Massage Therapy | Lifestyle Medicine & Wellness Centers

Medical massage therapy is the rubbing of your body's muscles by a therapist who usually applies pressure with their hands but sometimes with the forearms, and elbows. There are at least 80 types of massage. Some are soft while others are intense.

Price:

$45/$55 - 30-mins
$85/$95 - 60-mins

*HSA/FSA Eligible

Licensed massage therapists can also help treat the following conditions:

Oncology massage (current or in remission)
Pain management
Pre and post-surgery anxiety and pain relief
Sports injury relief
Orthopedic massage

What types of medical massage therapy do we offer?

Types of massage therapy offered may differ at listed locations

Craniosacral Therapy (CST)

Craniosacral therapy (CST) is a gentle hands-on treatment that may provide relief from a variety of symptoms including headaches, neck pain and side effects of cancer treatment among many others.

CST uses a light touch to examine membranes and movement of fluids in and around the central nervous system. Relieving tension in the central nervous system promotes a feeling of well-being by eliminating pain and boosting health and immunity.

The therapist uses gentle pressure techniques to assess the existence of possible disruptions and/or restrictions in your fascial system. Light touch and fascial release may help your muscles and organs naturally relieve stress, which improves function. Other patients often report feeling a sense of deep relaxation.

CST can benefit almost everyone. With a few conditions, however, craniosacral therapy may not be appropriate, and you’ll need to talk with your CST practitioner and physician. Your session needs to wait if you have experienced any of the following and have NOT been released for treatment by your physician:

Recent concussion
Cerebral swelling
Structural defects in the cerebellum such as Arnold-Chiari malformation
Brain aneurysm
Traumatic brain injury
Blood clots
Any disorder that causes instability of cerebral fluid pressure, flow or build-up

Cupping

Cupping is a type of alternative therapy used by AOM (Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine), massage therapy and other healthcare practitioners. Cupping is accomplished by having a cup applied to the skin; the pressure in the cup is reduced by using a change in heat or by suctioning out air, so that the skin and superficial muscle layer is drawn into and held in the cup.

Deep Tissue

Deep tissue massage is designed to relieve severe tension in the muscle and the connective tissue or fascia. This type of massage focuses on the muscles located below the surface of the top muscles. The term “deep tissue” is often misused to identify a massage that is performed with sustained deep pressure. Deep tissue massage is a separate category of massage therapy, used to treat particular musculoskeletal disorders and complaints and employs a dedicated set of techniques and strokes to achieve a measure of relief. It should not be confused with “deep pressure” massage, which is one that is performed with sustained strong, occasionally intense pressure throughout an entire full-body session. Deep tissue massage is applied to both the superficial and deep layers of muscles, fascia, and other structures.

Integrative Massage

Originally based on the work of Wilhelm Reich, this style of bodywork was developed at the Boulder College of Massage Therapy over 20 years ago. To assist in the release of emotional issues trapped in the body, long fluid strokes are used to move energy from the head down and out through the hands and feet. This is combined with the use of deep breath-work to aid the process.

Myofascial Release Therapy

All muscles, arteries, bones, organs, etc. are held together by a Saran wrap kind of tissue called fascia. Developed in the late 1960’s by John Barnes, Myofascial Release works by the manipulation of the fascia that connects and surrounds muscles. Because the fascia is body-wide, a tension or trauma in one part of the body can affect another part. The fascia responds to the trained touch to release the adverse effects of inflammation, tensions and trauma.

Manual Lymphatic Drainage

Lymphatic massage is very light massage, is very relaxing and is used to promote healthy flow of lymph, the clear fluid that flows throughout our bodies. The body system responsible for our immunity is lymphatic system. Since the lymphatic system is the “garbage collector” of our body, this type of massage helps locate any imbalance/blockage in the system and re-establish healthy flow moving metabolic wastes out of the body. This work is a wonderful tool for general health maintenance but is not appropriate for people with infections, tumors, undiagnosed lumps and people with heart problems.

Neuromuscular Therapy

Neuromuscular massage therapy is a specialized form of massage that involves firm, sustained, and controlled pressure over painful, tight bands of muscle called trigger points.

Oncology

Oncology Massage is not a technique. It is a comprehensive approach that involves thorough assessment and adjustments made by the massage therapist to standard massage modalities.

Sports and Athletic

This special form of massage is typically used before, during, and after athletic events to prepare the athlete for peak performance, to drain away fatigue, to relieve swelling, to reduce muscle tension, to promote flexibility and to prevent injuries. Depending on the needs of the athlete, a variety of techniques are used including classic Swedish strokes, cross-fiber friction, pressure-point work, and joint mobilization.

Prenatal Massage

Relieve the aches and pains associated with pregnancy through prenatal massage therapy at the LiVe Well Center in Park City. Our experienced licensed massage therapist will position you to maximize massage strokes and minimize discomfort. Prenatal massage therapy benefits also include:

Reduces stress and promotes relaxation
Benefits to the circulatory system
Reduces musculoskeletal strain and pain
Contributes to developing flexibility and kinesthetic awareness
Fosters nurturing maternal touch and healthy bonding

Medical Massage Therapy

What is medical massage therapy?

Medical Massage Therapy Locations

What are the benefits of medical massage therapy?

What types of medical massage therapy do we offer?

Craniosacral Therapy (CST)

Cupping

Deep Tissue

Integrative Massage

Myofascial Release Therapy

Manual Lymphatic Drainage

Neuromuscular Therapy

Oncology

Sports and Athletic

Prenatal Massage

Blogs

How massage therapy can help with post-surgery scarring

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Medical Massage Therapy

What is medical massage therapy?

Medical Massage Therapy Locations

What are the benefits of medical massage therapy?

What types of medical massage therapy do we offer?

Craniosacral Therapy (CST)

Cupping

Deep Tissue

Integrative Massage

Myofascial Release Therapy

Manual Lymphatic Drainage

Neuromuscular Therapy

Oncology

Sports and Athletic

Prenatal Massage

Related Services

Blogs

How massage therapy can help with post-surgery scarring