Massage Therapy Services

Myofascial Release (MFR) Treatment for Chronic Pain

Kathy has completed 20 hours with the world-renowned John Barnes, PT, originator of the Myofascial Release (MFR) Treatment for chronic pain.  Fascia is a connective tissue that wraps around every muscle, organ and cell in you body.  Mr. Barnes’ theory is that due to stresses in our modern-day life, both physical and emotional, the fascia becomes “stuck”—or restricted.  This in turn, sets you up for a lifetime of pain, due to the inflammatory response and lack of oxygen to the tissues.

 MFR is a steady, deepening pressure of the therapist’s hands to the skin.  The therapist will hold the pressure for at least 90 seconds and possibly 5 minutes, allowing the deeper structures and fascia to release.  Mr. Barnes has a treatment center in Paoli, Pennsylvania and Sedona, Arizona.  He has trained over 50,000 therapists and his clinics have reported a tremendous success rate in alleviating pain.

 Kathy is eager to apply the MFR Treatment to ease chronic pain in her clients.  Contact Kathy today to discuss whether you are a candidate for MFR treatment.

Myofascial Release Treatment $60.00  55 minutes

Swedish Massage Therapy

Swedish Massage is a relaxing, soothing, basic massage. This massage is great for relaxing tired, sore muscles. You will have an overall general feeling of well-being after a Swedish Massage session at our spa.

Traditional Swedish Massage uses five main strokes and many variations to achieve its relaxing and healing effects. Like many massage therapists, we use an assortment of techniques and pressure levels to meet our clients’ needs.

• Effleurage - Long strokes from the neck to the base of the spine or from the shoulder down to the fingertips. Many strokes are toward the heart to aid in blood flow.
• Petrissage – Gently lifts, rolls, squeezes, and kneads muscles to enhance circulation and help to clear toxins from the muscles.
• Friction - Deep circular motions, among the most penetrating massage strokes, breaks down knots in the muscles.
• Tapotement - Brisk percussive movements of the hands that strike or tap the muscles for an invigorating effect and to release tension and cramping from muscles in spasm.
• Vibration or Shaking – Pressing the massage therapist’s hands into the muscles while rapidly shaking for a few seconds to boost circulation and increase the power of the muscles to contract.

Swedish Massage Therapy $50.00  55 minutes

Hot Stone Therapy $60.00  55 minutes

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Deep Tissue Massage Therapy (with Swedish Massage) $60.00  55 minutes (includes assessment)
Focused Deep Tissue Massage  $30.00    30 Minutes

Prenatal Massage Therapy

Calming for body and mind, a Prenatal Massage is a soothing massage for the mother-to-be. A Prenatal massage helps alleviate some of the discomforts of the physical changes taking place as your pregnancy advances.

Like most massage, Prenatal Massage Therapy is used to relax sore muscles, ease low back pain, soothe aching trouble spots, increase circulation and mobility, help you sleep better, and increase your physical well-being. Prenatal massage is tailored specifically to the needs of pregnant women. Pregnancy changes your center of gravity. It puts stress on your back, abdominal and shoulder muscles, and forces changes in your posture. Each of these stressors can cause cramps and pain – especially low back pain. A Prenatal massage helps to relieve many of these symptoms.

Prenatal Massage Therapy  $35.00   30 minutes

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Chair Massage

A Chair Massage is a focused 10-15 minute massage. This fully clothed and seated massage is great for upper body, neck, and shoulder tension. A Chair Massage is wonderful as a quick pick-me-up for computer and office workers.

Chair Massages offer a wonderful opportunity to deal with sore muscles, stiff necks, tight shoulders, headaches, and aching wrists – all the typical ailments office workers are most familiar with. Many of these symptoms can be attributed to the loss of circulation and being in one position too long. A Chair Massage increases circulation and helps the body’s self-healing mechanisms. Sitting in a massage chair “opens up” the back muscles and relieves strain on the neck. Even a short, fifteen minute massage to the neck, back, arms, and hands increases circulation, thereby returning energy levels and helping to keep your body injury free. 

Chair Massage   $1.00/minute

Orthopedic Massage & Mobility Assessment

The Mobility Assessment and Orthopedic Massage (OM) is a rather new technique in massage circles. The Assessment piece is an in-depth assessment by the therapist to determine where and which muscle is indicated in the problem experienced by the client. Work, posture, functional limitations, injuries all will be discussed to determine the root cause of the problem.

The Orthopedic Massage is a gentle, rocking motion with very small strokes . It is excellent for the client who cannot tolerate or does not like the feel of the deep tissue massage. It is indicated to be used in arthritis, low back pain, neck stiffness and pain, rotator cuff injuries, knee injuries, tendon and ligament injuries. In addition to providing the benefits of traditional massage, such as relaxation and increased circulation, OM has several other treatment goals. OM dissolves adhesions, and lengthens the connective tissue. It helps normalize muscle function by reducing the tenseness and tightness connected with muscular pain.

Along with the assessment and massage, the therapist will use Muscle Energy Techniques (MET) with the client. These MET’s are gentle stretching exercises which uses the client’s strength in helping to relieve muscle spasm. These are not painful, and in fact, feel quite good to the client experiencing pain. A program of gentle stretching will be sent home with the client. This is an active, participatory massage. Although, most clients find it very helpful and soothing, it is not the relaxing, “put you to sleep” type of massage. Most clients will leave the session feeling energized.

The therapist will be working closely with your physician in certain diagnosed conditions.

Mobility Assessment & Orthopedic Massage  $60.00  55 Minutes

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Sinus Treatment

Musselman Mountain Massage has added a sinus treatment to the services. It consists of massage of the facial muscles and sinuses using eucalyptus oil and hot stones.

You may substitute this 10 minute service for another area during a regular massage. There will be an additional $3 charge.

*Advance notice is needed for this service to ensure that the stones will be ready.”

Sinus Treatment $3.00  Substitute 10 minutes for another area during a massage.

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Massage Therapy at Our Spa Can Help

Along with the tension and stress of everyday life in the working world, headaches are common. Muscular tension from sitting too long in a car or in one position lends itself to tension headaches. Massage is very beneficial for this type of headache. Relief can be felt almost immediately with a few well-placed strokes to the back of the neck and head.

Shortened, contracted muscles are also common in the hip and pelvic area from sitting for extended periods. A massage therapist is adept in the process of teasing the muscles into relaxation by various exercises and massage strokes.

Low back pain is quite common. Many times the problem can be traced to “tight” muscles from overworked and underused muscles. Such injuries are common with those “weekend warriors” who focus all of their exercise, gardening, or marathon house cleaning into a few short hours on the weekend.

Contact Musselman Mountain Massage to make an appointment today.

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Free Foot Spa

Come 15 min. early, and while you're filling out paperwork, enjoy a free soothing foot spa." Kathy feels you might as well enjoy yourself while you're doing paperwork!

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