Facility Massage
Why Massage Therapy?
- Massage therapists are able to bring relief to those who suffer from pain - without the need for surgery.
- Massage therapy techniques used for seniors differ greatly than those used for younger individuals and involves gentle stroking, kneading, and the application of light pressure on specific points.
- Massage therapy can be a great option for seniors suffering from arthritis, joint pain, muscle spasms, circulation issues, anxiety, depression, or even Alzheimer’s disease.
- The manipulation of specific points on the body through massage therapy has been shown to promote the natural lubrication of joints, which greatly assists in the pain management of patients suffering from the stiffness of arthritis.
- Many assisted living communities, rehabilitation facilities, and skilled nursing facilities offer massage therapy as a complementary therapy alongside traditional treatment plans as part of an approach to treat the whole person.
Massage can lessen depression and anxiety and promote restfulness. There is some evidence that it can boost the immune system.
Massage sessions incorporated in rehabilitation centers, assisted living communities and nursing homes are meeting the general human need for touch.
Massage therapy sessions provided to frail elderly clients are often shorter; experts consider 30-minute sessions more appropriate physically for this population.
Geriatric massage is often a variant of Swedish massage, with some differences in massage strokes as well as in the pressure applied.
Massage therapy is one of the oldest health care practices known to medical history. Its' ability to reduce muscle tension, stiffness and pain has made it popular among patients suffering with arthritis. Massage therapy involves the use of pressure (typically by hands) to manipulate the soft tissues of the body to improve blood flow, enhance tissue healing and stimulate the central nervous system.
Massage sessions incorporated in rehabilitation centers, assisted living communities and nursing homes are meeting the general human need for touch.
Massage therapy sessions provided to frail elderly clients are often shorter; experts consider 30-minute sessions more appropriate physically for this population.
Geriatric massage is often a variant of Swedish massage, with some differences in massage strokes as well as in the pressure applied.
Massage therapy is one of the oldest health care practices known to medical history. Its' ability to reduce muscle tension, stiffness and pain has made it popular among patients suffering with arthritis. Massage therapy involves the use of pressure (typically by hands) to manipulate the soft tissues of the body to improve blood flow, enhance tissue healing and stimulate the central nervous system.
$45 per hour paid by Facility
There is a 2 hour minimum required for all bookings. Massage sessions will take place either in a massage chair, wheelchair or in the bed or chair of the resident.
There is a 2 hour minimum required for all bookings. Massage sessions will take place either in a massage chair, wheelchair or in the bed or chair of the resident.
