Massage is widely used as complementary treatment for many different conditions. The physiological and psychological benefits of massages are countless. Massage therapy is not only helpful to people dealing with health conditions, it is also recommended for physically fit and healthy individuals. A massage will help you feel great, whether you have aches and pains or simply want to unwind.
Benefits of Massage
Nerve stimulation. By applying pressure and manipulating the muscles, massage helps to stimulate nerves located in different parts of the body. The nerves could be stimulated in a way that helps to manage pain and discomfort.
Mood booster. Massages have been found to improve mood by promoting the production of dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin. These hormones act to stabilize your mood, helping you feel happy and positive. Massage could also act to reduce the production of cortisol, a stress-causing hormone.
Tension reliever. Also known as adhesions, knots can be quite painful. Massage warms up the muscles and breaks down the binding spots and relieves the tension gathered at the knots. If you have a severe case of adhesions, consider other, more intense types of massages.
Our Services
20 minute Consultations are available for a more comprehensive plan at no charge
Advanced
The most intense session on my table includes Trigger Point therapy, and Neuromuscular “retraining” of the muscles and synaptic cleft of the motor neurons. This enables optimal relief from stubborn congestion in the muscle fiber “knots”, encourages healing and fluidity of the nerve cells, thus relieving pain. 30 minutes/60$ 60 minutes/80$
Basic
Swedish Massage with a mix of Shiatsu, Loomi Loomi, and Reflexology. The perfect way to “Re-set” your body relieving stress, pain, and obtain homeostasis. 30 minutes/ 30$ 60 minutes/60$
Intermediate
A blend of Accupressure, Myofascial Release, and Craniosacral therapy guaranteed to release muscle tension, and chronic pain. This session is more intense than the basic session mixing the best of multiple modalities with focused areas of pain relief. 30 minutes/45$ 60 minutes 70$
90 minute sessions are available at 120$. This session can be any combination of therapies per request.
My Background- I attended The Daniels Institute of Massage Therapy in Roanoke Va in 1997. I worked in a Chiropractic setting shortly after becoming Nationally Certified and licensed with the Board of Nursing for Massage Therapy. After watching friends and loved ones struggle to navigate our current healthcare system , I decided to get my degree in nursing. I completed my LPN at The Medical College of ECPI graduating with a 3.85 GPA and was Co-President of my class. My experience includes a background in Geriatrics, Psycho social Rehabilitation working as a mental health clinician, Wound Care, Community Health Care of all ages, Endocrinology and Diabetes, Orthopedics ; specifically Foot and Ankle, and Plasma Donation. I have completed my first level in Manual Lymph drainage at the Upledger Institute and am planning on finishing the next two levels by the first of the year.
Whew! What a journey! My take away is this- you have to be the captain of your own ship and seek an integrated “East meets West” healthcare approach. We are not the sum of parts. We are by nature programmed to seek balance. To achieve this I believe we need to incorporate mindful living, nourishing our bodies and minds with remedies; ancient and modern. We are a balance of mind, body, and soul. I want to offer you what modern healthcare is lacking, pain relief without medications, a safe nurturing place to heal, and an integrated approach that is specific to your needs. I will not only listen to your words, but what your body tells me as we begin your therapy journey. I look forward to meeting you and hope to see you on my table soon!
~Melanie
Your Center for Massage Therapy and Pain Relief is located at 100 Main Street, Boone’s Mill, Va 24065
540.761.4605
www.medicalmassagebynursemelanie.com
meldawnaus@icloud.com