medical massage
Medical massage employs a relaxed hand technique referred to as the "soft hand". This allows deep tissue penetration without causing discomfort or exacerbating the patient's condition. This system of massage therapy recognizes that the joint complex and soft tissue structures, especially ligaments, are the primary sites of chronic pain and dysfunction. More Info »
Medical massage is applied as manual therapy to the specific area and the primary pathology of the patient's chief complaint. It is delivered to an anatomical region based on soft tissue and joint findings after diagnostic palpation. It involves several progressive stages of treatment which attempt to correct abnormal conditions affecting the joint complex.
In addition, therapeutic exercise, physio-therapeutic modalities and patient education are combined within a treatment plan that identifies the appropriate regularity and duration of a therapy program. Massage and manual therapy are not simply techniques; they are a combination of education, training, experience, humility, dedication and intuition, expressed through the miraculous human hand.
available therapies
- Medical Massage Therapy
- Manipulation of soft tissue to decrease pain and inflammation.
- Manual Therapy
- Utilizing the bone to create/restore mobility in joints.
- Scenar
- Biofeedback tool used to relieve pain and decrease inflammation.
- Lomi'ili'ili
- Hawaiian hot stones massage.
- Reiki
- Works to balance four levels: physical, emotional, mental and spiritual.
- Cranial Sacral
- Gentle effective form of treatment that addresses a variety of central nervous system disorders.
other services
- Onsite Corporate Events
- Focus on target areas to educate employees and increase comfort and sense of vitality. Raise office morale. Table Massage available. $80/hr plus travel time.
practitioners
- Christine Sharp, Owner
- MMT-P, MH, CCN
(616) 318-0648
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More Info…I have been in practice for more than 9 years. I specialize in Medical Massage and Manual Therapy with Mind-Body Integration. My rates are $75 for 1 hour and $40 for a half hour.
- Suzanne Brown
- BS, MMT, Lomi'ili'ili
(616) 745-1692
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More Info…Specializing in Medical and Relaxation Massage Therapy, Scenar Treatments, Hawaiian Hot Stones Lomi’ ili’ ili’, Reiki & CranioSacral Therapy.
- Sarah Steger
- BA CMT
(616) 915-8618
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More Info…Specializing in Accident & Trauma Recovery and Mind-Body Integration Therapy.
- Katherine M. York
- MT, CMT
616-446-9611
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More Info…Specializing in Relaxation, Deep tissue Massage & Music Therapy.
Katy received her degree in Music Therapy from Western Michigan University in 1992, and her Massage Therapy certification from the Health Enrichment Center in 1995.
My pricing is $65 for a one hour and $40 for half hour.
- Brenda Tien
- CMT
269-267-6533
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More Info…Brenda was trained at the Kalamazoo Center for the Healing Arts. She has 5 years experience and loves working with people. She specializes in CranioSacral Therapy and Therapeutic Massage.
- Adrienne Clahassey
- CMT, CNA
616-894-4292
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More Info…Therapeutic Deep Tissue Massage & State Licensed Esthetician.
- Branden Wilson
- Licensed Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming and Certified Hypnotherapist
by appt: 616-560-1482
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$80 per session. Call for Packages.
Prices and hours may vary.
location
We are located at 535 Greenwood Ave in East Grand Rapids. View a map and get driving directions (via Google Maps).
From East Beltline:
Beltline to Lake Dr, west. Right on Lakeside. Continue on Greenwood.
From Wealthy and Lake Dr:
East on Wealthy 0.8 mi, left on Greenwood.
From Breton and Burton:
North on Breton 1.3 mi. Continue on Lakeside 0.6 mi. Continue onto Greenwood.
From Cascade Rd SE:
West on Cascade Rd SE. Slight left at Robinson Rd. Left at Lakeside Dr SE. Right on Greenwood Ave.