Massage therapy
Massage therapy is a hands-on practice that involves manipulating muscles, soft tissues, and ligaments to enhance a person's well-being. Through various techniques, the goal is to alleviate tension, reduce pain, and promote relaxation. Beyond its physical benefits, massage therapy often contributes to stress reduction, improved circulation, and increased flexibility, making it a holistic approach to supporting both physical and mental health.
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Be Fit Physical Therapy & Pilates, offers massages to fit various needs and comfort levels.
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TYPES OF MASSAGE
$99.00 for 55 minutes. Specialty add-ons $15.
30- and 90-minute sessions, and packages also available.
Geriatric Massage
Designed to address the needs of our elderly population. Like Swedish massage customized for age-related malady.
Deep Tissue/Sports Massage
Deep-tissue massage relieves severe tension in the muscle and connective tissue. It focuses on the muscles located below the surface of the top muscles. Deep-tissue massage is ideal for individuals who experience consistent pain, are involved in athletics or heavy occupational activity, and for patients who have sustained physical injury.
Swedish Massage
Swedish massage uses five styles of long, flowing strokes. The five basic strokes are gliding, kneading, rhythmic tapping, friction and vibration/shaking. Swedish massage reduces pain and joint stiffness, and it improves function in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee over a period of eight weeks. It has also been shown to be helpful in individuals with poor circulation.
MASSAGE SPECIALTIES
Massage packages are available. Call for more information. 630-964-4008
Cupping
This is “movement cupping” using silicone cups. When applied, a suction action inverts the soft tissue into the cup and releases it in a convex manner. Also increases blood and lymph vascular flow.
Thai Massage
Nuad Bo-Rarn (traditional Thai massage) follows a precise order of stretching and compression. Treats body, mind, and spirit.
Prenatal
Certified therapists will focus treatment on the concerns of the second and third trimesters, such as evolving body transformations. After the mother has given birth, treatment will assist in restoring the body back to its normal condition. Prenatal massage may also help reduce and/or eliminate excess water retention.
Stones
Hot Stone Massage
Focused heat from basalt stones transfers into the soft tissue beneath it, warming and releasing tight musculature, increasing circulation. Works with neural limbic system for ultimate relaxation.
Himalayan Salt Stone
Acts the same as basalt stone. Plus, there are 84 trace minerals in Himalayan salt. So the benefit is remineralization of skin and muscles and a softness achieved in both because of the salt’s permeable character.