OCR Text |
Show litlTTiTi sta nTfffi- - t HCftopt 13 " May 11, 2000 rn bud Therapeutic sessions help ease pain, improve blood circulation in clients apy too is there arent side affects. For example if you suffer from migraines by Mary Galbraith Hilltop Times staff or some other condition and youre Active athletes and those who lead a sedentary life can both benefit from taking medications, there are side affects. Even taking aspirin day after day affects your kidneys. Of course the base massage therapists, according to customers. The Hill AFB Therapeutix you have the quick fix factor. With massage it will take a little longer, but the effect is more long lasting. Lee said while everyone is different, Mas- sage Centre, located in Bldg.,150 at the Mountain View Inn, is open from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. weekdays and at varying hours on weekends. Massages are conducted by appointment only. All five therapists are Utah State licensed graduates of the Utah College of Massage Therapy and mem- most people find massage once a month is ideal. Those treatments can help relieve discomfort caused by repetitive activities. With the office workers one real problem is sitting in one place, said Holt. Another you often hear about is carpal tunnel syndrome. Often time bers of the American Massage Therapists Association. They work as private base contractors. i have that checked. If it isnt, then mas-sag- e therapy can massage, Shiatsu, stress manage- ment. A lot of people arent aware of the benefits of mas- sage therapy, said massage therapist Vicki Lee. There are still those that think of it strictly as a treat that they They're very good at what they do. They're very competent. I like the amount ofpressure they use... and they're open to feedback on whatever might not be working for you. ?? give themselves when theyre on vacation that just helps them feel good or relax. There are so many therapeutic y it isnt carpal tunnel, its muscle related. There are ways to diagnosis carpal tunnel syndrome and they should Therapists can treat carpal tunnel syndrome, back pain, whiplash and headaches using injury and sport reflexology, trigger point andcran-- . iosacral treatments. Massage also helps with relaxation and -- Tamara Brody bene- fits. Therapist Michelle Holt said when muscles are used during physical activity or emotional stress, toxins (like lactic acid) accumulate. If those toxins arent flushed out, then they build up in the muscle and cause stiffness and soreness, Holt said. Muscles are like a sponge. By using massage, it allows fresh blood to be brought in to the muscles and then pushed out with all of the toxins and more fresh blood is brought in. Lee added massage benefits apply to those with a sedentary lifestyle, saying individuals who work in office settings hold muscles in the same place for long periods of time and experience similar build up. She said tight muscles can also be attributed to lack of water and oxygen. Lee said in addition to improving blood circulation, massage helps drain the lymph system, which is primarily drained by massage or exercise. Lee predominantly sees clients for relaxation, stress management, chronic pain situations, injury and sports massage. She said there are over a dozen types of bodywork including several treatments for individuals who feel uncomfortable undressing or arent able to help. According to the therapists, carpal tunnel syndrome can also be treated with massage and can prevent the need for surgery. Lee said people would be healthier overall if they drank more water, breathed more J nn, deeply an stretch- ed more often. Mark Hanlin, an office worker on base, said after spending long .. ... . Photos by Mary Galbraith therapist Michelle Holt. demonstrates assisted stretching on massage Craniosacral treatments, below left, help reduce headaches and relax the body. Massaging the hands, below right, may help reduce discomfort in some cases of carpal tunnel syndrome. Vicki Lee, above, hours in the cube farm he was expe- riencing spasms in his shoulder muscles resulting from a previous neck injury. The spasms were preventing his chiropractor from properly treating the condition. Ive had massage therapy done and had a great experience, said Hanlin who heard about the base massage therapists from a coworker who also had a similar positive experience. Audra Brown is pregnant and has spent time with the.massage therapists for relaxation, to loosen up tight back muscles and relieve foot pain. Since Ive been going my pain has been alleviated in my back, Brown said, adding the relief lasts at least a week. Vicki knows there are certain areas youre not supposed to put pressure on when a woman is very careful with me. She really listens to her clients and talks to them to figure out where the pain is. Ive only gone twice and feel like she knows my body better than I do. She makes sure that comfort and relaxation is a priority and her prices are preg-nant...sh- es really reasonable. I pay twice the amount to go downtown. Tamara Brody has seen massage therapists for 10 years for relaxation. Brody also has migraine headaches and said 30-minu- te cranialsacral treatments, where the bones of the skull are manipulated, have considerably helped her headaches. Theyre very good at what they do. receive traditional massage because of a skin condition. Lee said shes treated several chronic Theyre very competent. I likejhe conditions and one client said mas- amount of pressure they use. ..and sage is the only relief shes found for theyre open to feedback on whatever vertigo. She said its a great compli- might not be working for you. Offiment to physical therapy. , Brody, who is president of the theracers Holt said that while massage Spouses Club, plans to introduce pists may be able to give some possi- the therapists to club members and bilities of whats wrong, they do not said base personnel may not realize what a beneficial service it is. She said diagnose. therHill rates are reasonable as anywhere The nice thing about massage The Therapeutix Massage Centre, located in Bldg. 150, offers more than a dozen types of massage. shes been and the therapists are as the staff to be courteous and very good as any shes seen. Shes been skilled and professional. to about 15 different therapists. David Dayton has also been to the therapists several times. I work out a lot so its quite helpful with muscle soreness and providing overall relaxation, Dayton said. He travels a lot and said the pricing is lower than average. I found Vicki and JAM. An introductory one-homassage sesis $30. After that, each hour-lon- g sion is $35. Individuals may still receive the $30 rate if they prepay for three or ur more sessions. A massage available. are Gift certificates is $20. To schedule an appointment, contact Lee at 30-minu- 809-417- 7. te |