Massage therapy consists primarily of hands-on manipulation of the soft tissues of the body, specifically, the muscles, connective tissue, fascia, tendons, ligaments and joints. Massages are meant to optimize health and wellness and to provide restorative relaxation by acting on the muscular, nervous and circulatory systems. Massage therapy uses a range of modalities including Swedish massage, craniosacral therapy, lymphatic drainage therapy, scar treatments and cupping. Our massage therapists support, maintain and improve physical function and work to relieve physical dysfunction, pain and the effects of stress. Massage therapy has a therapeutic effect on the body and can be beneficial to a multitude of people for a variety of reasons, as outlined further below.

Massage therapy can be a part of your personal self-care to manage stress, fatigue, anxiety and depression. Restorative massages can be effective in calming the body and mind.

Preventative massage can also be effective in keeping muscles pliable and joints moving with ease. A well-functioning body is less prone to injury and has fewer aches and pains to manage. Maintaining and improving physical functioning is an integral part of massage therapy.

Rehabilitative treatments focus on recovery from injury, accidents or surgery. The goals of this approach is to help you get back to feeling as well as you did in the past.

Treatments for specific conditions such as headaches, back pain and repetitive strain injuries are also available.

In particular, the CHI wants to invite caregivers, family members, loved ones and other integral supportive members of patients with cancer to consider a massage as a wonderful way to maintain their energy. As the common saying goes, you cannot pour from an empty cup.

Jennifer Machado Espinoza, RMT, offers treatments that include deep tissue massage, myofascial release, pregnancy massage, PNF and other stretching modalities, cupping, Thai yoga massage, craniosacral therapy, Reiki, and Sound Healing.