Massage Therapy
Massage Therapy is a rapidly growing addition to health and fitness routines, and an effective complement to other health care services. Many people seek therapeutic massage as a natural means to promote healthy body functioning, and to enhance the body's own restorative powers.
The most common reasons for getting a massage are:
- General Relaxation
- Revitalization
- Relieve Sore or Tight Muscles
- Relieve Tension Headaches
- Recover from Sports Activities
- General Health and Fitness
- Improve Circulation
- Complement Other Health Care
Most important is that therapeutic massage is an age-old remedy which has proven to be an effective complement to Chiropractic care. Problems in the muscular-skeletal system can impede the natural healing process, and often cause dysfunction and pain. Most chiropractors would agree that it is important to treat soft tissue such as muscles and tendons to help prevent and correct subluxation, and lessen the accompanying pain.
Together, chiropractic and massage provide you with a more complete and effective system of health care.
Introducing The Preferred Seattle Massage Therapists
Guinevere Amadeo, LMP
My passion is to educate others on the value of a balanced and healthy body, and inspire a lifestyle of vitality and well-being. As a licensed massage practitioner, I have completed more than 400 hours of specialized training in myofascial release and structural balancing, trigger point therapy and injury treatment, athletic sports massage, maternity massage and reflexology. My goal is to work with open-minded individuals to create change on a deep physical level that perpetuates wellness throughout their lives. I emphasize a strong assessment and self-care program, and encourage body awareness and feedback to complement a well-rounded and holistic approach.
I am an active member of the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork and Associated Massage and Bodywork Professionals. My experience as an LMP includes owning and operating a successful private practice, creating and managing the massage program for a family wellness center, and now enjoying my role as an integrated part of the fantastic team at Penaluna Chiropractic Studio!
I am also a free-lance writer. I have column on holistic health with the Seattle Examiner, and am co-founder of One Mind Medical Blog, an interactive question and answer forum on complementary medicine.
Please feel free to contact me, guinevere@penalunachiropractic.com with any questions you may have, I look forward to working with you!
Meet Shannon Halpin, LMP
With a background in psychology and social work, I began practicing bodywork in order to learn more about the connection between psycho-emotional and physical well-being. I very quickly fell in love with the study of biomechanics and principles of physiological health in the human body. Today my massage is focused on improving function of the musculoskeletal system while educating my clients on the important role that the psyche plays in body’s ability to achieve a greater state of health.
As a graduate of Seattle’s Cortiva Institute of Massage I have a strong foundation in neuromuscular, myofascial, injury treatment and structural massage. I employ a whole-body approach that addresses not only areas of primary dysfunction, but also other areas in the body that will support the healing and vitality of the entire system. My goals for my clients are to help them move with ease and energy, reduce discomfort and limitation, and experience themselves more fully and actively in their bodies. I believe in the human body’s ability to transform itself toward a more positive state of being and I see my role as a facilitator of this therapeutic change.
I am excited to be a part of the fantastic team of healthcare practitioners at Penaluna Chiropractic Studio and I look forward to the opportunity to work with you! Your questions are welcome, please email me at shannon@penalunachiropractic.com.
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