About Massage
Massage is thousands of years old, and is a proven technique of healing the
body. Unfortunately, here in the United States, it is considered "adult
entertainment" and is regulated by police departments and licensing
bureaucracies rather than by the medical community. In most of the world
outside of the USA, however, massage is an accepted treatment method for a
variety of medical conditions, and is regulated by the medical community.
I am professionally trained in massage therapy by the
Institute of Professional
Practical Therapy in Los Angeles. The school is operated by Boris
Prilutsky, a Russian born and trained massage therapist. The education
provided at this school is exemplary. The methodology taught at IPPT is
the Russian method of medical massage, which is a proven medical technique.
Have you ever wondered how the Russians have managed to win so many Olympic
medals? One reason lies with the fact that Russian athletes receive pre
and post event massages from Russian massage therapists.
Massage is one of the safest, most natural and most effective techniques in
stress relief, treatment of sports related injury and over-training, and in
preventative medicine. Massage has also proven effective at reducing
problems with hypertension (high blood pressure), chronic pain, arthritis,
migraines and other chronic conditions.
Massage therapy requires more from the practitioner than merely knowing the
techniques of a good massage. Any person who has had several massages from
different practitioners can tell you that some massages are amazingly great,
others are merely good, and some are just poor. What makes the difference?
One is training, and this is something I have from one of the best schools in
Los Angeles. Another is less tangible, and that is intuition.
It takes a special kind of practitioner with the artistry to intuit exactly what
the patient needs and where. My training in energy work and Shamanic work
gives me that edge. I not only know the proper technique of a massage, but
I also can feel into your physical and energy bodies and know what needs more
attention, and where other problems may lie beyond your awareness of them.
This is what makes a truly great massage therapist, and it's the reason you
should call me instead of that poorly trained non-intuitive guy down the street
who only charges $30/hour.
Counter Indications for Massage
There are some situations where massage is not an appropriate treatment.
If you fit one of these categories, please consult a doctor before setting an
appointment.
Massage should not be performed on mental patients, unless prescribed
by a psychiatric prescription.
Massage should not be performed directly on moles or other various
tumors, such as in cancer patients.
Massage should not be performed directly where skin diseases, or other
traumas to the skin are present, unless specifically prescribed by a physician.
Massage should not be performed on pregnant women, unless directed by a physician.
Watch this page for new additions. I'm continuing my training in
bodywork, and will be offering new services in the future, such as acupressure,
reflexology, face massage, sports massage and medical massage.
For more information, please see the
Massage Therapy Sessions and
Resources Pages.
