Massage Therapist

What is Massage Therapy?

Massage therapy is an all-natural treatment. Massage therapists use pressure and movement to manipulate the soft tissue of the body. This includes tendons, ligaments, connective tissues, skin and most importantly, muscles.

Massage therapy is proven to be fantastic for overall wellness by reducing pain, tension, stress and symptoms. It also promotes healing and a healthier nervous system. It is a common part of chiropractic care plans. Using a massage therapist can also be useful for easing the symptoms of conditions such as cancer, fibromyalgia, heart disease, digestive conditions and more.

Rooted Living’s Approach to Massage Therapy

Put Yourself in The Best Hands

Our approach is drastically different from most massage therapists you will have ever visited. It’s our goal to break the stigma of a white coat office and provide a truly relaxing experience from the moment you arrive. Dr. Avery’s ears are always ready to listen to any concerns you may have, confidentially.

We believe that every person is the architect of their own healing. The power is in you. That’s why we focus on caring for the body as a whole. By relaxing you and relieving stress, we’ll change how your body and brain behaves.

Our ethos is simple. We believe you’re your own pharmacy; it’s our job to remove the interferences that get in the way of a healthy, healing body.

Who Can Benefit from Massage Therapy?

Our massage therapist services have various benefits and can be used by anyone, even if you’re not suffering pains. You can benefit from visiting a massage therapist if you’re suffering from:

• Pain and tension
• Back Pain
• Neck Pain
• Headaches
• Systemic Diseases
• Extremity Conditions
• Sleeping problems
• Stressed, anxious or depressed
• Recovering from injury
• Sports Recovery
• Improving recovery time
• Improving posture
• Pregnancy body pains
• And More

Types of Massage Therapy

Swedish Massage

This type of massage therapy is a full-body, gentle technique. It’s designed to improve overall wellness and make your body and mind relax. It’s probably what you think of when you imagine a classic massage. They’re perfect for first-time patients and anyone under a lot of stress. Our Swedish massages help:

• Ease muscular strain, knots and tension
• Improve circulation by increasing oxygen flow
• Relax ligaments and tendons
• Reduce physical and mental stress

Hot Stone Massage

Hot stone massage therapy is similar to the Swedish massage, but it uses hot stones instead of hands. You’ll love it if you’re feeling any amount of pain and tension. Our hot stone massages help:

• Ease muscle tension
• Improve blood circulation
• Relieve pain
• Relax body and mind
• Reduce stress

Aromatherapy Massage

Aromatherapy massages focus on emotional healing and deep relaxation. Our massage therapist will help you select essential oils that are then applied to the skin and/or inhaled. This extremely relaxing massage therapy technique helps:

• Relieve stress and anxiety
• Aid depression symptoms
• Relieve muscle tension and stress
• Relieve pain
• Boost your mental wellbeing.

Deep Tissue Massage

Deep tissue massage therapy uses more pressure than Swedish massages to relieve the symptoms of chronic pains, injuries or imbalances. By using slow movements, it will reach the deepest layers of your muscles and connective tissues.

• Relieve muscle tension
• Relieve chronic pain
• Help with injury recovery
• Relieve anxiety and stress

Sports Massage

Sports massage therapy uses soothing pressure movements to focus on the areas of your body that need it most. They’re fantastic for:

• Repetitive injuries
• Muscle Injuries
• Protecting muscles from future injuries
• Improving flexibility and performance
• Relieving anxiety, tension and stress

Trigger Point Massage

Trigger point massage therapy focuses on tight muscles and tense areas of the body to relieve pain and improve overall body balance. By using broad movements it helps:

• Relieve pains
• Relieve tight and sore muscles
• Reduce stress and pains in the body caused by trigger points
• Help solve chronic pain

Reflexology

Reflexology massage therapy is ideal for anyone looking to relax and restore energy. Your massage therapist will use gentle pressure on pressure points such as feet and hands.

• Relieve pain
• Relieve stress
• Restore energy
• Relax

Shiatsu Massage

This traditional Japanese massage uses the hands, palms and thumbs to apply rhythmic pressure to certain parts of the body. It’s ideal for relaxation and helps with:

• Emotional and physical calming
• Relieving stress, anxiety and depression
• Relieving and preventing headaches
• Reducing muscle tension

Thai Massage

This form of massage therapy is similar to yoga, as you are stretched and moved into different positions. It helps:

• Relieve pain and stress
• Improve flexibility
• Improve circulation
• Improve energy levels

Prenatal Massage

Prenatal massages are a safe way to receive massage therapy during pregnancy. It’s similar to a Swedish massage but designed to focus on areas that are most affected by a pregnancy, like back and legs.

• Safe pregnancy massage
• Gentle relaxation
• Tension relief

Chair Massage

This technique is a form of neck, shoulder and back massage where you remain fully clothed and sit in a chair. It’s ideal for first-timers and anyone wanting a quick and fully clothed treatment.

• Relieve stress
• Relieve pains
• Relax body and mind

The Difference Between a Massage Therapist and a Chiropractic?

Despite having similar goals, massage therapy and chiropractic treatment are very different. Chiropractors undergo years of training to be able to manipulate the bones of the body, which realign the skeleton. Massage therapists work on soft tissues, such as muscles and skin. It focuses more on relaxing the body rather than diagnosis or skeletal adjustment. The two treatments work in tandem and by using both services, you can receive the best chance of healing. If you’re unsure on which is best for you, contact Dr. Avery today for expert advice.

Find a Massage Therapist in Bluffton, SC

Want a Natural Solution to Your Pain?

If you’re experiencing stress, pains, headaches, anxiety or any other discomforts then we can help. Rooted Living Wellness finds the root cause of what’s giving you pain by caring for your body and mind together. We help Bluffton, SC residents relax and live comfortably again by unlocking their pain with natural, non-surgical solutions. If you need a massage in Bluffton, SC then contact Dr. Avery today for the best massage therapist in Bluffton, SC.