Massage Therapy

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Massage is rubbing the soft tissues of the body, such as the muscles. Massage may be helpful in reducing tension and pain, improving blood flow, and encouraging relaxation. Massage therapists usually apply pressure with their hands, but they can also use their forearms, elbows, or feet. There are at least 80 different types of massage. Some are gentle, and some are very active and intense.

People use massage to promote relaxation and relieve pain. It can also relieve muscle tension and may improve blood flow, relieve pressure on nerves, and restore normal joint movement.

Therapists



   Bonnie Brown, LMT, MMP

   Rita Chapman, LMT, MMP, BA

Rita has been a licensed massage therapist since 1997. She graduated from the Central Ohio School of Massage, possesses a business degree from Ohio University and has served in the United States Army. Rita has taken additional courses in Neuromuscular/Myofascial therapy with the Earl Timberlake studies; Trigger point therapy, Cold light therapy, and Fibromyalgia Treatments with the Kurashova Institute. Rita has worked the majority of her practice with the injured work force and in providing preventative education. Rita is skilled in many massage and therapeutic techniques to provide the patient with the best care available.

   Belinda Goheen, LPTA, MLD/CDT

Vodder Certified Manual Lymph Therapist