Massage

Overview

This treatment is designed to address soft tissue injuries and damage within the body. Massage therapy increases circulation, re-sets normal resting muscle tone, improves range of motion, and increases function of the body.

Evaluation

A massage therapy session at Scott Family Chiropractic begins with your therapist reviewing your diagnosis, health history, and any other problems you may be experiencing. An evaluation will then be performed to confirm your working diagnosis. Our therapists have access to a doctor of chiropractic at anytime should any questions arise during treatment.

Massage

The massage therapist uses gentle kneading and stretching techniques that target contracted muscles and fascia (a tissue structure that covers the muscles). In addition to kneading and stretching, the therapist may also use techniques such as ice or heat therapy. These techniques are designed to stimulate injured tissues, promote relaxation, lengthen contracted muscles, reduce scar tissue, and alleviate trigger points caused by tension in the fascia.

Safe, Non-Invasive Care

Massage therapy is a safe, non-invasive form of healthcare that can be beneficial for patients who have acute or chronic conditions. A continuing care plan may be recommended to ensure long-lasting benefits.

Sports Massage

During a sports massage, the therapist uses a variety of techniques to focus on specific muscle groups in the body. A typical massage begins with rhythmic, stroking movements that relax the patient and allow the therapist to identify tense and tender areas. As the massage continues, the therapist gradually begins to focus on deeper tissues, using a kneading motion to stretch the muscle fibers and stimulate circulation. Finally, they may use forceful grasping and stretching motions to separate and break down harmful tissues with the body.

Meet the Therapists

 

Tanya Hemberger, LMT

Tanya graduated from Colorado State University in 2005 with Bachelors Degrees in Art History and Human Development and Family Studies.  She then attended IBMC and graduated in 2008 with an Associates Degree in Massage Therapy.

She has been practicing massage therapy since 2008, and joined Scott Family Health in the fall of 2011.

Tanya has a beautiful daughter and two dogs.  She is very active, loves sports, and also loves painting and drawing.

Michelle Hykes, LMT

Michelle graduated at the top of her class in 2010 from Academy of Natural Therapy Massage School.  In 2011, she completed CNA training at Aims Community College and Yoga Teacher Training at Sacred Space Yoga. 

She is the mother of two children (Levi and Morgan) who keep her busy with ice skating and Boy Scouts.  In her spare time she enjoys doing yoga and teaching yoga.  She often incorporates yoga into her massage practice. 

Michelle also enjoys working with the special needs population.  She does pool therapy with quadriplegics and paraplegics helping them increase mobility.  She continually enjoys participating in new education opportunities learning new skills to expand her practice as a massage therapist.

She loves the gym, hiking, traveling, and salsa dancing for fun.