Massage Therapy Information:
Massages go hand in hand with muscle development and weight loss! There is no question that having a massage makes you feel great. Even having a deep-tissue, sports massage makes you feel wonderful afterwards. Massage can relieve stress, help you recover from hard physical activity or injury and even reduce anxiety, but can it help you to achieve your weight loss goals?
Research shows that massage can have a positive effect on your muscle-building capabilities and fitness levels, which in turn increases your capacity to control or weight.
Healthy strong muscles burn calories and give you the freedom to participate in all sorts of sports and activities that can help you burn excess calories and improve your overall fitness and wellbeing.
Massage has the following benefits that can directly influence your ability to control or lose weight:
1. Massage has been shown to improve circulation and the supply of nutrition to the muscles. Massage increases the interchange of vital substances between the blood and tissue cells, which increases tissue metabolism. After muscles are exercised, vital nutrients must be supplied to them so that they can recover and rebuild themselves. Massage maximizes the supply of these nutrients and oxygen though increased blood flow, which helps the muscles to grow and burn more calories as a result.
2. Massage improves your muscles' range of motion and their flexibility. This allows them to maintain maximum power and performance while active, and burn the maximum number of calories in the process.
Improved range of motion and flexibility also reduces muscle soreness during periods of recovery and muscle repair.
Having a wide range of motion and maximum muscle flexibility also reduces the danger of experiencing injuries during exercise which can severely limit activity, exercise and weight loss progress.
3. Massage helps to shorten the recovery time needed between your workouts. Waste products such as lactic and carbonic acid build up in muscles during and after exercise. Increased circulation to these muscles helps to eliminate toxic debris buildup caused by these waste products and in doing so shorten recovery time.
Shortened recovery time means you can safely have more workouts over a given period of time, which in turn means that you have the opportunity to burn more total calories in your effort to achieve your individual weight loss goals.
4. Massage can also help reduce the chance of you over-training. Massage has a relaxing effect on the muscles and a sedative effect on the nervous system. By helping you to rest, which is a very important element of any exercise program, massage can reduce the likelihood of you experiencing over-training syndrome, which is known to limit your ability to build strong healthy muscles and therefore weight with maximum efficiency.
5. In addition to all of the above, massage may directly aid in fat loss. According to some research studies, massage is thought to be able to burst the fat capsule in subcutaneous tissue so that the fat exudes and becomes absorbed. In this way, combined with proper nutrition and exercise, massage may actually help in weight loss.
6. As we have already touched upon, massage helps prevent and heal injuries. By stretching connective tissue, massage improves circulation to help prevent or break down adhesions and scar tissue that result from muscle tears and other common muscle injuries. Massage also influences the excretion of certain fluids (nitrogen, phosphorous, sulfur) that aid in tissue repair. Fast and effective recovery from injuries means that you can begin exercising sooner after suffering an injury and getting your weight loss progress back on track.
So there you have it. Massage has a lot of benefits that can indirectly and possibly even directly aid you in achieving your weight loss goals.
Regular massage is just as important a component as regular workouts and correct nutrition in any comprehensive fitness and weight loss program, which is great news for those of us who thought that exercising and loosing weight was all hard work! Remember, weight loss is all about leading a balanced lifestyle and massage is an essential part of any balanced lifestyle.
HISTORY OF MASSAGE:
Massage is one of the oldest healing arts: Chinese records dating back 3,000 years document its use; the ancient Hindus, Persians and Egyptians applied forms of massage for many ailments; and Hippocrates wrote papers recommending the use of rubbing and friction for joint and circulatory problems. Today the befits of massage are varied and far-reaching. As an accepted part of many physical rehabilitation programs, massage therapy has also proven beneficial for many chronic conditions, including low back pain, arthritis, bursitis, fatigue, high blood pressure, diabetes, immunity suppression, infertility, smoking cessation, depression, and more. And, as many millions will attest, massage also helps relieve the stress and tension of everyday living that can lead to disease and illness.So What Is It Exactly? Massage, bodywork and somatic therapies are defined as the application of various techniques to the muscular structure and soft tissues of the human body. Specifically:
Massage: The application of soft-tissue manipulation techniques to the body, generally intended to reduce stress and fatigue while improving circulation. The many variations of massage account for several different techniques.
Bodywork: Various forms of touch therapies that may use manipulation, movement, and/or repatterning to affect structural changes to the body.
Somatic: Meaning “of the body.” Many times this term is used to denote a body/mind or whole-body approach as distinguished from a physiology-only or environmental perspective.
There are 100’s of massage, bodywork, and somatic therapies and many practitioners utilize multiple techniques. The application of these techniques may include, but is not limited to, stroking, kneading, tapping, compression, vibration, rocking, friction, and pressure to the muscular structure or soft tissues of the human body. This may also include non-forceful passive or active movement and/or application of techniques intended to affect the energetic systems of the body. The use of oils, lotions, and powders may also be included to reduce friction on the skin.
Please note: Massage, bodywork and somatic therapies specifically exclude diagnosis, prescription, manipulation or adjustments of the human skeletal structure, or any other service, procedure or therapy which requires a license to practice orthopedics, physical therapy, podiatry, chiropractic, osteopathy, psychotherapy, acupuncture, or any other profession or branch of medicine.
Will My Insurance Cover It? The services of a bodywork professional may be covered by health insurance when prescribed by a chiropractor or osteopath. Therapies provided as part of a prescribed treatment by a physician or registered physical therapist are often covered.If you haven't had a massage lately, what are you waiting for? Get on the phone and make yourself a booking.
Call: 619-337-8896 or Email: coach@fitwithjenny.com
If you haven't had a massage before, just remember to have your massage therapist chat with you about your expectations and needs. And remember, have fun!
Massage Therapy Pricing:
Promotional Introductory Rate:
$45 for your first 1 hour massage
Swedish/Relaxation Massage
Relaxing or firm massage to relieve stress, release pain in muscles & increase circulation, & eliminates toxins
60 min/90min…$60/$75
Deep Tissue/Sports Massage
Pressure points and targeting areas in muscles and tissues to release chronic patterns of tension or pain in the body.
60 min/90min…$60/$75
Prenatal Massage
This is a light relaxation massage for mother- to-be to relieve the tension of structural and emotional imbalance that is involved with pregnancy.
60 min/90min…$60/$75
Hot Stone Massage:
Indulge in warmth and energy from the stones & for a deep relaxing, grounding 60 min. massage. Allow total 90 minute for additional set up time………………...$70.00
Facial Massage
Relaxing face and scalp massage using acupressure points for relaxation. An exfoliant or nutrient mask will be applied. 30min ……………………$30.
Foot Soak/Scrub & Massage
A 15 min. Herbal foot soak & scrub, then followed by a 15 minute relaxing massage on feet using acupressure & reflexology points for relaxation & relief. 30min………………………$50.00
Body Scrub
Energizes, purifies and gives an all over glow of the skin, 20 min. massage after. 50 min…… $50
Seaweed/Algae Body Wrap
A 40-minute Swedish massage follows the mask of aloe vera, algae, & essential oil. Your body is wrapped & detoxified as you rest for 20 minutes receiving a neck & scalp massage. 90min..................................$100
*Please allow 24 hours advance for cancellation.
** Gratuity is appreciated & not included in prices
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Tina Winkler CMT, NCBTMB -(619)993-0316
Tina Winkler graduated from Meridian International School of Health Sciences, and Body/Mind College in San Diego, California. She went on to teach massage at Meridian College, as well assist students with their holistic health care programs.
With over 6 years of experience in bodywork, Tina specializes in therapeutic swedish, deep tissue, and prenatal massage. She has worked in spas, wellness centers, and medical environments treating people for stress, pain, and muscle tightness. Prior to practicing massage, Tina's background has been in teaching and school administration.
Tina's love for working with people, in combination with her love for health and wellness, has made therapeutic massage the perfect outlet for her. Her goals are to help her clients be free from pain and tightness, and to continue to assist in and inspire healthy lifestyles.------------------------------------------------------------
KATHERINE SASSEN- MASSAGE Therapist
Katherine has been in the Healing Arts professionally since 1992 when she became a Certified Massage Therapist in various styles. Her professional massages are tailored for the individual.
Usually she combines techniques within a treatment, from light to deep tissue, acupressure, and energy work. The client helps to decide the type of massage needed and what they prefer. She can also combine yoga therapy with massage therapy on an individual or couple basis. Healing Herbs are another aspect of her expertise in the Healing Arts.
