CFH Services
- Lymph Drainage
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Lymph Drainage Therapy is a method of stimulating your lymph and body fluids.
It is a very gentle hands-on procedure that will help you eliminate fluid retention,
cleanse your body and eliminate toxins trapped in your tissues. It will
stimulate your immune system, help you to relax, and release stress and emotional
trauma. It has many other effects on your body as well. - Corporate Chair Massage
- Chair massage, also called On-Site Seated massage, takes place on a specially designed, portable chair which allows the receiver to be in a comfortable and relaxed position. The massage typically lasts 15 minutes, uses no oil, and is performed through clothing. The key body areas addressed are the back, neck, head, shoulders, arms and hands. The techniques used during the massage consist of Japanese “acupressure” (the pressing of certain pressure points), and stretching and percussion.
- Table Massage
- TYPES OF MASSAGE OFFERED: SWEDISH STYLE: Includes long gliding strokes, kneading of muscle tissue, percussion, and other techniques. Benefits include relaxation, reduction of muscle tension and discomfort, increased blood flow and joint range of motion. Swedish massage typically is a full-body treatment but may address only specific areas. The receiver removes clothing to their comfort level and receives a covering. Only the part of the body being massaged is undraped and oil or lotion is applied.SPORTS MASSAGE/DEEP TISSUE: Includes some swedish strokes for muscle warm-up followed by deeper techniques designed to deal with specific muscles or muscle groups. This often involves trigger point work to address painful spots within the muscle. Sports massage can be done pre and post-event and during training to enhance performance, reduce risk of injury, and shorten recovery time.
ACUPRESSURE (SHIATSU): Includes Oriental techniques utilizing pressure points, gentle stretching, and percussion, with an emphasis on rebalancing energy flow. Treatment may be done fully clothed on a massage table or massage chair. The Japanese term for finger pressure, is a form of bodywork that can be traced back 3,000 years. In the West it is frequently referred to as œacupuncture without needles because it is based on the same principles as acupuncture and the practitioner uses finger pressure on the same points. The goal of shiatsu is to rebalance the flow of energy through meridians or channels in the body in order to facilitate health and vitality. This oriental-style of massage is very different from other styles. Typically, a treatment consists of finger or elbow pressure applied to specific points (Tsubos) and performed in a sequence over the body. Since these techniques do not involve the use of lubricants, the recipient may remain clothed during a session.
Ashiatsu (or “foot pressure” in Japanese is a form of bodywork that originated from Asia over 3,000 years ago. Also known as Barefoot Massage, Ashiatsu was traditionally performed on a futon or floor mat utilizing the feet of the practitioner. Here in the U.S., the techniques have been adapted for the massage table by use of bars suspended from the ceiling that provide the therapist with support and balance while applying a variety foot strokes. This allows for a very deep but utterly relaxing massage that incorporates the gliding strokes of swedish massage, the compression or milking effects of sports massage, and the tissue stretching of myofascial release and deep tissue. Ashiatsu offers great results, especially for those dealing with chronic back pain.
REIKI: is a Japanese term meaning Universal Life Force. During a Reiki session, the practitioner channels this energy through his/her hands into the recipient. This gentle, hands-on healing technique reduces stress, promotes relaxation, relieves pain, and facilitates physical, mental, and emotional healing.
Myofascial Release: This form of soft tissue manipulation focuses on the release of restrictions that may occur in the muscle fibers and the interwoven connective tissue known as fascia. Restrictions interfere with muscle contractions and movement and may be caused by adhesions/scar tissue, trigger points, and muscle spasms. Myofascial Release involves a stretching of the soft tissue that enables freer movement, reduction of pain, and improved postural symmetry. This form of bodywork is generally classified as deep tissue massage.
For a general overview of “What is Massage?”, Click here…
- Hypnotherapy
- Hypnotherapy is the clinical use of hypnosis in order to bring about a positive change in mind/body health. Hypnosis is simply a relaxed and focused state of attention in which the mind becomes more open to suggestions. All hypnosis is self-hypnosis. During a hypnotherapy session, a hypnotherapist facilitates the state of hypnosis to the extent desired by the individual. Positive suggestions and imagery are used to reinforce a beneficial change in behavior. Hypnotherapy can help a person to unlock the power of their own mind. We do not provide Hypnotherapy sessions at Complements for Health, but it is such a powerful therapy that we do suggest some resources and have articles about the subject on our website.
- Physical Therapy
- Physical therapists provide services to patients/clients for the purposes of alleviating pain, preventing or reducing impairments, functional limitations, or disabilities and promoting overall health and fitness. Physical therapists conduct neuromusculoskeletal examinations and establish a plan of care. Interventions utilized may include modalities such as ultrasound and electrotherapy, hydrotherapy, manual techniques, exercise prescription, patient/client instructions, and orthotics/prosthetics. Unfortunately, there are many times when traditional physical therapy can’t get to the route of the injury.
