Muscle Therapy:
A unique blend of modalities that are customized each session by the therapist based on a consultation which includes a visual assessment, answers to specific questions, and of course goals of the client. Session are designed to help improve movement, posture, and athletic performance while decreasing pain.
All sessions may include instructions on working with tennis balls or stretches to compliment the therapy received, and self-help strategies for maintenance in between sessions. If needed, cupping, RockBlades, and/or RockTape may be applied to prolong the effects of the session and aid in the neuromuscular retraining process.
Cupping:
Cupping therapy is a form of alternative medicine in which cups are placed on the skin to create suction. The cups can be made of a variety of materials, including: Glass / Silicone / Bamboo / or Earthenware.
Cupping combines the ancient traditions of Asian medicine and key fascia-releasing techniques of today. Accomplished through “Negative” or Reverse pressure, the silicone cups are applied generating a suction that lifts skin tissue to effectively reduce inflammation, improve blood circulation, system, relieve muscle & joint pain, fibromyalgia, and is also an effective tool for relieving trigger points and an exceptional treatment for dealing with scars. Cupping therapy dates back to ancient Egyptian, Chinese, and Middle Eastern cultures. One of the oldest medical textbooks in the world, the Ebers Papyrus, describes how the ancient Egyptians were using cupping therapy in 1,550 B.C.
RockTape (Kinesiology Taping):
RockTape is a revolutionary new type of Therapeutic Kinesiology Taping product designed for the purposes of rehabilitation, edema/swelling management, neuropathic pain, scar mobility and postural management. RockTape is a product designed to aid in the healing of various sports injuries, as well as improve physical performance. Common problems that can be addressed using RockTape include issues such as Ankle Sprains, Achilles Tendonitis, Golfers Elbow, Shin Splints, Low Back Disorders, Rotator Cuff problems, Plantar Fasciitis, Swollen Ankles, Tennis Elbow, Calf Strains and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome just to name a few.
RockBlades:
Movement therapy and performance enhancement via Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM). Addressing dysfunctional movement patterns and utilizing soft tissue tools to improve the neurology of myofascial soft tissue which may be combined with kinesiology taping and corrective exercise techniques to deliver a comprehensive approach to patient care.
Taping/Blades Sessions:
Taping is included in our Muscle Therapy sessions! Please ask for more information or if you’d like to give RockTape a try. Just need taping or blades, an application on its own costs $15 and a session is no more than 15 minutes.