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Never Had A Massage?
Here's What To Expect!
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What To Expect At Your First Appointment guides you through your first appointment, allowing you to move past any nervousness and relax like a pro on your first visit!
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Patient Care Toolkit by Intuitive Bodywork & VivaCare
Prepared by Intuitive Bodywork in partnership with VivaCare, this Health Library and Patient Education Toolkit provides content and tools to help you better understand and manage your health care.
Think World Peace
by Intuitive Bodywork
Join Us In Making Peace, Love, and Kindness A Part Of Each Day!
Think World Peace Is A Project Of Intuitive Bodywork Massage Therapy, New Cumberland, PA
Art of Living Well
Blog, Transformational Learning Center & Lifestyle Store
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Explore new ideas. Learn practical ways to live the life you want. Be inspired to make the world a better place to live, work and play!
Benefits of Massage
Watch a Brief Presentation On
The Benefits Of Massage Therapy.
Services Overview
Alan Jordan, LMT, NCTMB
Stress Management
The World Health Organization "WHO" states, "We are now starting to understand how greatly stress negatively impacts our lives, health, well-being, and quality of life."
The adverse effects of stress on people are significant. Excess stress can lead to severe mental health issues such as
depression, anxiety, and personality disorders.
Excess stress affects all systems of the body and according to the American Psychological Association, "Can lead to physical distress including heart disease, obesity, eating disorders, sexual dysfunction and more.
Research shows that massage therapy can be an effective way to manage stress and improve quality of life.
Pain Relief
Approximately 80% of all visits to physicians' offices are for the treatment of pain.
Current research studies support massage therapy for pain relief, anxiety, and improving health-related quality of life.
Massage Therapy can be beneficial for treating various pain syndromes including:
- Neck & Shoulder Pain
- Low Back Pain
- Hip Pain
- Pelvic Pain
- Headaches
- Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMJD)
- Fibromyalgia
- Thoracic Outlet
- Breast Pain/ Tenderness
- Repetitive Motion Injuries
- Post-surgical Pain
- Joint Pain
- Muscular Pain
In addition to treating pain, massage therapy can help to improve posture and increase range of motion.
Relaxation & Wellness Care
“Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is relax” --Mark Black
Taking the time to relax is vital to our well-being. Engaging in activities that promote relaxation can help alleviate numerous long-term health issues and promote feelings of vitality and self-confidence.
Massage therapy is one of the most effective ways to obtain relaxation. Massage helps to relax the body and mind, improve circulation, calm the nervous system, and provide relief from fatigue and physical discomfort, all of which can contribute to a healthier lifestyle.
By taking advantage of massage therapy, individuals can enjoy a better quality of life while achieving their goal of obtaining optimal levels of relaxation.
Women's Health
- Fertility Massage
- Labor Induction Massage
- Prenatal Massage
- Postnatal Massage
- Lymphatic Breast Massage
Throughout life, women have unique health concerns that require special attention, whether it be unexplained pelvic pain, postpartum depression, PMS-related discomfort, breast tenderness, breastfeeding issues , or hormonal fluctuations from menopause.
What if you could relieve stress, tension, and even PMS symptoms all at once? The good news is, you can, and it’s not a pill or a gimmick – the answer is massage therapy!
My 25+ years of education and experience in massage therapy and bodywork have uniquely prepared me to specialize in women's health needs.
Trauma Healing & Mental Health
Trauma is an emotional response to a terrible event like an accident, crime, abuse, or natural disaster. lives. Traumatic experiences leave an imprint on the body. Trauma energy becomes stuck & suppressed In the cellular memory, limiting our ability to live freely and joyfully.*
Trauma Bodywork releases energy associated with stress & trauma, relieving the pain and renewing the spirit! With the release of trauma and pain, we can more fully embrace life in the present and experience the love and beauty of living in the moment.
Trauma Bodywork Offers Exceptional Support For Those Seeking Healing Related To:
- Mental, Physical, or Emotional Trauma
- Anxiety & Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Abuse
- Negative Body Image
- Low Self Esteem
- Drug, Alcohol, Gambling, Sex, And Other Addictions
- Grief & Loss
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