Types of Massage Available
Palliative Massage
This massage is given to a person nearing the end of life and often precedes hospice care. The session will focus on reduction of pain and comfort care by way of relaxation.
Relaxation/Swedish
Swedish massage, or general muscle relaxation massage, is highly effective in reducing stress by alternating a combination of light massage, deeper level trigger point and medium pressure, This will release tight muscles and toxins from the body.
Sports Massage
Sports massage is a perfect mix of strategically applied trigger point therapy to break up adhesions in muscle and facia to increase range of motion. Moderate and deep pressure are also applied to help facilitate healing of chronic pain or lack of range of motion. These techniques are used to address re-injury and are most frequently requested by professional tennis, football and baseball players. Whether you are a yoga devote or a die hard weekend warrior-this choice will keep you active for years to come..
ABOUT
Kathy Rutherford, LMT, Owner
Kathy chose medical massage therapy as a second career because she developed a curiosity to understand how significantly pain affects our daily lives, how people respond to it, and how to lower pain symptoms.
Says Kathy, "The study of physiology and anatomy is both in. teresting and rewarding because I have the opportunity to share knowledge with others. In 2003, Kathy completed her outreach at Cincinnati VA Medical Center. Then in 2004, graduated from SHI Integrative Medical Massage School, and in late 2005, received her State of Ohio Massage Therapy License.
Prior to choosing this field of study, she obtained an Associates Degree in Business from Cincinnati State Technical and Community College.
Says Kathy, "The study of physiology and anatomy is both interesting and rewarding because I have the opportunity to share knowledge with others.." In 2003, Kathy completed her outreach at Cincinnati VA Medical Center. Then in 2004, graduated from SHI Integrative Medical Massage School, and in late 2005, received her State of Ohio Massage Therapy License .and YG Men's Salon.