MASSAGE THERAPY
Oh, my aching back, and neck, and shoulders! Chronic pain, tight muscles, sleepless nights, and endless days of achy discomfort. Where can I get relief?
Massage Therapy, a solution for chronic pain, tense muscles, and stress management for over 3000 years. And, Massage Therapy helps defend against the numerous undesirable effects of the aging process.
CODE OF ETHICS
Massage therapists' abide by a code of ethics that justifies public trust and confidence, enhances the reputation of the massage/bodywork profession, and safegaurds the interest of every client.
As recommended by the National Institute of Health's CAM, it is inadvisable to replace conventional health care treatment with massage without consulting your health care practitioner.
"Over the years, as a practicing massage therapist, I continue to be astonished at the significance of the power of touch, and it's ability to affect healing."Lolly Odea Polvinale: Massage Therapist/ Teacher/ Wellness Consultant
Lolly is a graduate of the Baltimore School of Massage, Baltimore Md.
She is a former Director/ Instructor for the Baltimore School of Massage at the York Campus; Baltimore School of Massage; Synergy Healing Arts Center-Massage School; Harrisburg Area Community College.
Preferred HealthStaff Inc.'s Licensed Massage Therapist also complete additional instruction and hands-on training in the areas of Elder Care Massage, Therapeutic Touch and Superficial Swedish Massage. This training is in addition to the Pa. State requirements and continuing education required by the state to obtain and maintain their licensure.
BENEFITS OF MASSAGE
In an age of technology gone wild, and a certain level of impersonal health care, massage offers a drug-free, non-invasive, humanistic approach to health and healing, using the body's own natural ability to heal itself.
Some overall benefits of massage:
- Strengthens the immune system--the body's natural healing defense system--by stimulation optimum lymph flow.
- Relieves muscle tension, stiffness and soreness, reducing muscle spasms.
- Induces deep relaxation, allowing for a calmer satet of alertness and increased capacity for clear thinking and rational decision making.
- Relieves tension related headaches casued be eye strain, and stress.
- Lowers bloodpressure, decreasing strain on the cardiovascular system.
- Alleviates effects of stress related fatique that prevent deep, restful sleep.
- Imparts an enhanced sense of well-being, improving self image, and ease of emotional expression, decreasing depression and anxiety.
- Manages, and eliminates, specific forms of chronic pain; and eases medication dependence.
- Satisfies our essential need for caring, nurturing touch, which communicates an awareness of feeling balanced, and in harmony with our whole body.
Clinical practice guidelines from the 2008 American Pain Society and the American College of Physicians recommend physicians utilize massage when treating unresponsive chronic backpain.
Massage is more than simple touch; it is skilled, professional, hands-on technique applied with intelligence, control and purpose. Massge is not a singular practice or discipline and may employ a variety of styles and protocols based on your specific needs. Massage can be relaxing, therapeutic, gentling, emotive, and healing.
The effects of stress on the body not only include chronicpain, stress also degrades the immune system significantly; destroying the defenses of our immune system's natural desease fighting lymph fluids. This provides ample opportunity for illness and disease to invade our body. A regular massage regimen can combat stress.
Massage is cumulative, the more you get the better you feel. Don't let another painful, stress filled day go by. Call today and schedule a massage. Develop your healthy treatment plan with a professional massage therapist.
Office: (717) 642-8500
"No one cares how much you know, until they know how much you care."
Sandy Fritz, Health Enrichment Center
About Us
Our company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our entire team is committed to meeting those needs. As a result, a high percentage of our business is from repeat customers and referrals.
We would welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service in the industry.
Location:201 East Main St.
Fairfield, PA 17320
Hours:
Mon - Fri: 9AM - 5PM
Saturday & Sunday: By Appointment
