Member of the U.S Armed Forces gets his First Massage…

Posted in: Blog, Massage Therapy by chirocare on February 22, 2012 | No Comments

Recently, MollieShea worked on a person who is active duty military and had this to say a few days after his first massage.

“We had an airborne operation Monday (jumped from a perfectly good airplane for no good reason other than the pure thrill of it). I truly attribute the massage to my ability to complete the training event. Given the 120+ pounds of equipment strapped to me during the jump I would have had quite a bit of difficulty with the pain I was feeling prior to the massage. Thank you for your talent and attention to my trouble spots. You’re truly a master of your craft.”

Thank you, I am so glad you benefited from your first massage ever! And Thank You for your service to our country.                         –MollieShea, LMT

Massage Therapy After Exercise and in Hospitals

Posted in: Blog, Massage Therapy by chirocare on February 3, 2012 | No Comments

1) Great Article from www.sciencemag.org!

“Massage therapy is commonly used during physical rehabilitation of skeletal muscle to ameliorate pain and promote recovery from injury. Although there is evidence that massage may relieve pain in injured muscle, how massage affects cellular function remains unknown. ….when administered to skeletal muscle that has been acutely damaged through exercise, massage therapy appears to be clinically beneficial by reducing inflammation and promoting mitochondrial biogenesis.”

Follow this LINK to read more.

2) Interesting Article from www.foxcharlotte.com

“Research shows in addition to patient satisfaction, alternative therapies decrease length of stay and more. “There’s reduced requests for pain medications, there’s reduction of anxiety so they’re a lot calmer for their therapies and their treatments,” says Waxman.”

Follow this LINK to read more.

Febuary Massage Sale

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Happy Valentine’s!

Treat yourself or someone else you LOVE to a Massage!

For the month of Febuary:

1 hour for $50 (normally $60)

1-1/2 hour for $75 (normally $85)

Gift Certificates and packages available too.

Purchase this month and they are good for a year.

call (314) 439-5548

New News

Posted in: Blog, Dr. Gina, Massage Therapy, Nutrition, Products by chirocare on February 2, 2012 | No Comments

We are changeing to a New Scheduling System and Starting Electronic Filing.

Please be patient as we make the transition.

Your understanding is greatly appreciated.

Thank You

Manta Member

Posted in: Blog, Dr. Gina, Massage Therapy, Sports Rehab by chirocare on January 25, 2012 | No Comments

Fitness Trends of 2012

Posted in: Blog, Dr. Gina, Fitness, Health Tips, Sports Rehab by chirocare on January 24, 2012 | No Comments

Here is a link to an article about the Top 10 Fitness Trends of 2012.

What are your fitness goals this year? Do you have a favorite new exercise?

How can we help you help yourself?

Please call (314) 439-5548 to set-up an appointment

First “real” Massage? Info for New Clients

Posted in: Blog, Massage Therapy by chirocare on January 16, 2012 | No Comments

I have been lucky enough to be the first professional, license Massage Therapist to work on some new clients lately.  I came across this article on the American Massage Therapy Association website and thought it was great.  If you have had many massages or have never had one before this might be helpful. 

Please feel free to email or call me if you have any questions about Massage or our office. chirocare2009@hotmail.com and (314) 439-5548.

Here’s the link for the AMTA article :

Good Communication Improves Understanding Between Massage Therapists, Clients

Thank you and have a great day.

-MollieShea Stephens, LMT

It’s a new year, let’s start it right.

Posted in: Blog, Dr. Gina, Massage Therapy by chirocare on January 2, 2012 | No Comments

Dr. Gina and Dr. Spath are taking New Patients.

Joy Sun, the acupuncturist is also taking new patients. 

Massage therapist MollieShea has open times in her schedule to see you. 

Just give us a call (314) 439-5548.

Fascia Article PLUS Yoga and Back Pain

Posted in: Blog, Dr. Gina, Fitness, Massage Therapy by chirocare on November 15, 2011 | No Comments

Do you have questions about your health? 

Do you have aches and pains or trouble moving freely? 

Here are two articles we would like to share.

The first is about FASCIA.  Follow the link for ExperinceLife.

Our Massage Therapist (MollieShea) is certified in MyoFascial Release and she would be happy to answer any questions you might have.   Email her at chirocare2009@hotmail.com and learn more about massage therapy.

The second is about Back Pain & Yoga, taken from the facebook page of CCPTS (certified chiropractic posture therapy specialist)

Dr. Gina offers a Posture Therapy Program as well as Posture Screenings.

Thank you and enjoy.

massage and low-back pain, new research and info. on Swedish massage

Posted in: Blog, Massage Therapy by chirocare on November 10, 2011 | No Comments

Low-back pain is one of the most common complaints of consumers, and now there’s research that suggests massage therapy may just be more effective in dealing with low-back pain that other more traditional medical interventions. 

The study comprised of 401 patients aged 20 to 65 years old with nonspecific chronic low-back pain and compared the effectiveness of either relaxation or structural massage versus usual care, including medication and physical therapy.  Participants were asked about their abilities to perform daily activities and then randomly assigned to receive one of three treatments.

One group received full-body relaxation massage…and another received focused deep tissue massage… The third group received therapies including painkillers, anti-inflammatory drugs, muscle relaxants… Those receiving massage were given a one-hour massage once a week for 10 weeks.

…After 10 weeks, the researchers surveyed the participants about their symptoms and mobility, and again at six months and one year.  The two groups of patients receiving massage therapy reported their back pain was significantly improved or gone altogether. 

Although previous studies on massage therapy and low-back pain have concentrated primarily on the effectiveness of deep tissue massage, researchers are hopeful about the success of relaxation massage modalities offering significant benefits.  Two reasons are that relaxation massage is oftentimes more widely available and more cost-effective. 

What is Swedish Massage?  

Developed in the 1700s by a Swedish doctor, this type of massage is generally used to relax and energize you.  Various techniques — including long gliding strokes, applying circular pressure with hands and palms, and firm kneading — are used to relax muscles and increase the oxygen flow in the blood.  Lotion or oil is often used during a Swedish massage to reduce friction. 

This information was taken from the Massage Therapy Journal Fall 2011 issue page 24