Integrative Massotherapy

Sport Massage

Massage for athletes and performing artists such as musicians or dancers assists in reducing muscular dysfunction and increasing circulation and relaxation.

• Pre Event - Pre-event massage warms up the muscle and prepares the body for activity. Massage last from 10 - 15 minutes is performed without lubrication.
• Inter Event - This allows the individual to rest his or her entire system while the massage mimics muscular activity during interludes between performances. 
• Post Event - Post-event massage assists in cooling down the system and minimizing swelling and soreness. Post-event massage may reduce the recuperation time following stressful activity. Therapeutic lubricants may be applied at this point.*

* Information was taken in part from Mosby's Fundamentals of Therapeutic Massage.

• Recovery Massage - Recovery massage is similar to general relaxation massage and is for individuals with healthy muscular systems.
• Remedial Massage - Remedial massage may also be considered "massage therapy." It is for targeted muscle areas experiencing minor or moderate dysfunction.
• Rehabilitation Massage -Rehabilitation massage is used for severe injuries as part of a rehabilitation plan and is usually done in concert with Physical Therapists or other medical professionals.*