A relaxing Swedish massage is often a baseline for clients. In a general Swedish massage, your session may start with broad, flowing strokes that will help calm your nervous system and relax exterior muscle tension. As your body becomes relaxed, pressure will gradually be increased to relax specific areas and relieve areas of muscular tension. Often, a light oil or lotion is used to allow your muscles to be massaged without causing excessive friction to the skin. The oil also helps hydrate your skin. You should communicate immediately if you feel any discomfort so that another approach may be taken. Massage and bodywork are most effective when your body is not resisting.
Deep Tissue Massage
I am a registered massage therapist with an office located in downtown Castle Rock. I specialize in therapeutic and medical massage, and use a combination of Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT) and deep tissue massage techniques.
My name is Jennifer and I am a passionate healer! I graduated from The Colorado Institute of Massage Therapy, a highly reknowned medically-based massage school in Colorado Springs. While attending, I received training in Neuromuscular Therapy, Myofascial Release, Muscle Energy Techniques, Hot Stone Massage and Swedish Massage. I am a Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) in the State of Colorado and hold an International Certification in Neuromuscular Therapy (IANMT).
Chair Massage
I am an approved provider with the Federal Office of Worker's Compensation Programs (OWCP) and Private Worker's Compensation with SelectNet/Pinnacol Assurance. I accept massage prescriptions for pain management clients and provide services for pre-approved insurance claims, including automobile accident (PIP, Med Pay and lien's).
Medical Massage
The first step in qualifying for medical massage is obtaining a prescription for medical massage from either your Primary Care Physician, chiropractor, orthopoedist (or other doctor). Prescriptions are issued where massage is medically necessary for recovery and are typically written for 2-3 sessions/week for 4-8 week intervals. I can provide a Medical Massage Prescription Form upon request for any referring Doctor. Once you have a prescription issued and a claim number from your insurance company you can schedule your initial appointment. The following forms must be completed at your initial session...
Neuromuscular Therapy
Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT) is a program of recovery from acute and chronic pain syndromes. It utilizes specific muscle release, muscle fiber separation and trigger point therapy techniques to eliminate pain. It effectively reestablishes a balance between the musculoskeleton system and the nervous system and enables the body to move more freely and without pain. It can be used for postural corrections, chronic misuse and overuse of muscles, injury and accident rehabilitation, neck pain and whiplash, low-back pain, hip and sciatica pain.
This technique incorporates the use of either hot or cold therapy to enhance the effects of manual massage. Hot therapy is most commonly used in the form of hot stone treatments or wet hot pack application. Cryotherapy (ice therapy) is one of the most effective modalities for releasing muscles and can be used for spot work when other modalities have not worked.
I have always been drawn to the health and wellness industry and am amazed daily by the profound impact positive touch therapy, and emotional support can have on a person's health. I strongly believe that natural and holistic therapy are an essential component to a person's overall wellness. My passion for a healthy body extends beyond physical comfort and pours into my nutritional therapy and holistic coaching services. I value the uniqueness of each of my clients and seek to improve each clients health and emotional well-being as comprehensively as possible.
Myofascial Therapy
All the muscles, ateries, veins, nerves, organs, and bones of the body are enclosed and held together by a saran wrap-like connective tissue called fascia. Individual muscle fibers, muscles, and entire muscle groups are also surrounded by fascia. When movement is restricted from injury or other repetitive movements fascia can become 'stuck' and cause decreased range of motion and pain. Trauma in one area of the body can prohibit movement and cause pain in another area of the body since muscle groups run along various fascial planes in the body. Myofascial release techniques aim to 'unstick' fascial planes and is highly effective in reducing stiffness and increasing range of motion. This modality uses little lotion and incorporates various layers of muscle lengthening. Movement is life!