Massage Therapy
The Effects of Stress
The effects of stress are cumulative: headaches, backaches, tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, poor concentration, anxiety and "burn-out".
Massage can rejuvenate the body & mind. It increases the oxygen-rich blood to the brain and muscles and calms the nervous system.
What to Expect From a Massage
Massage is the systematic mobilization of soft tissues of the body. When you arrive for your first massage appointment, you will be asked to complete a brief medical history. If you have any specific areas of pain or soreness, or concerns about any medical conditions, you should mention it at this time.
A Swedish massage uses a massage table, oils, relaxing music and the client is draped at all times with a blanket or sheet. Only the area being worked on is exposed.
Massage therapy is client-directed: you determine the degree of pressure, the areas to be worked on and the length of sessions. Avera St. Luke's highly qualified licensed massage therapists enjoy making you feel better.
Benefits
- Helps relieve stress and aids relaxation
- Helps relieve muscle tension and stiffness
- Fosters faster healing of strained muscles and sprained ligaments; reduces pain and swelling.
- Reduces muscle spasms
- Improves circulation of blood and movement of lymph fluids
- Helps to reduce blood pressure and lower heart rate
- Helps relieve tension-related headaches and eye strain
- Provider greater joint flexibility and range of motion
- In cooperation with your medical professional, massage will speed the recovery process after an accident or injury by increasing circulation, flexibility, and reducing pain and swelling.
- Increases awareness of mind-body connection
- Fosters a feeling of well-being and peace of mind
Types of Massage Offered
- Swedish Massage - Swedish massage is the basis for most types of massage therapy. It is soft tissue mobilization using long, broad strokes, effleurage, petrissage, tapotement, and vibration to induce deep relaxation. It improves circulation, releases tension, restores energy and flushes out lactic acid resulting from strenuous exercise or injury.
- Heated Lava Stone Massage - The penetrating heat of smooth lava stones are incorporated into the massage strokes. Still-warm stones are left on pressure points and on areas of sore and tight muscles.
- Belavi Facelift Massage - A luxurious facial massage to lift, firm and tone the muscles of the face and neck, and to loosen and relax the muscles of the upper back. It helps to regenerate the collagen and elastin tissue, reduces the appears of facial lines and complexion problems.
- Spa Package - A three-hour "get-away-from-it-all" spa package that includes essential oils aromatherapy, a 90-minute lava stone massage and a wonderful belavi facelift massage. Pampering extras for a soothing retreate includes a gift package for home.
- Pregnancy Massage - A typical session can address challenges of edema, postural changes, headaches, and pain neck, shoulders, lower back, pelvis and hips. Speak with our licensed massage therapists about your specific questions.
Locations
Therapeutic Massage (Use Door #10), Midland Campus of Avera St. Luke's, 1400 15th Ave NW, Aberdeen, SD.
- Swedish Massage - 15, 30, 45 or 60 minute sessions
- Heated Lava Stone Massage - 45 or 90 minute sessions
- Belavi Facelift Massage - 90 minutes
- 3-Hour Spa Package
- Pregnancy, Postpartum and Infant Massage
Avera St. Luke's Physical & Aquatic Therapy Center (East side of YMCA), 721 1st Ave SE, Aberdeen, SD
- Swedish Massage - 15, 30, 45 or 60 minute sessions
- Heated Lava Stone Massage - 45 or 90 minute sessions
YMCA (Use west entrance, 2nd floor by elevator) 5 S State Street, Aberdeen, SD
- Swedish Massage - 15, 30, 45 or 60 minute sessions
Appointment Scheduling, (605) 622-5556
One number to call, Monday-Friday, 7 am to 7 pm, for massage appointments at any of our locations.
On-Site Massage
Our massage therapists are available to bring relaxation to you at work, for employee appreciation, promotional venues, weekly or monthly stress relief.
- Promotes resiliency
- Addresses pain and stress management
- Increases energy and alertness
- Increases productivity
- Cost effective when compared to lost work time due to stress-releated sick days or incidents
Options for your worksite:
- 8-minute chair massage
- 15-minute therapeutic massage sessions
- Gift certificates for massage at our locations
- Evening and Saturday hours are available
For more information about on-site massage, please contact our massage therapy coordinator at 605-622-5785
