Medical Massage

Medical Massage

Medical massage is a term that refers to special techniques used when massage is part of the overall treatment of medical conditions stemming from trauma to the soft tissues body. Medical massage is performed with the intent of improving conditions or pathologies that have been diagnosed by a physician. A variety of modalities or procedures are used to address specific conditions. Medical massage uses treatment protocols that are outcome- and goal-based. The therapist will focus the Medical Massage treatment only on the areas of the body related to the diagnosis and prescription.

The therapists at Whole Body Wellness will do a complete health intake during each massage session and develop a treatment plan to provide you with the most appropriate treatment for your injury.

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Benefits

Benefits for You:

Medical massage can help with many health complications and can provide other benefits to overall wellbeing. Medical massage is useful in addressing:

  • Pain Relief
  • Sciatica and Piriformis Syndrome
  • Rotator Cuff Injuries
  • Tension Headaches and Migraines
  • Increase Circulation
  • Stress Reduction
  • Trigger Point Pain
  • Edema
  • Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
  • Trauma Injuries
  • Lymphedema and Lymphatic Syndrome
  • Restless Leg Syndrome
  • TMJ
  • Range of Motion and Limitations
  • Fibromyalgia

What It's Like

Medical and sports massage practitioners are licensed massage therapists (LMTs) who possess advanced training and experience in anatomy and physiology, soft tissue pathologies and injuries, and evidence- based protocols for treating them. The techniques they use are quite different from “spa” or Swedish massage as they’re focused on restoring balanced function to injured muscles, muscle groups, and fascia—the latter being the remarkable substance made of collagen and elastin fibers that shields the entirety of our tissues and organs, and binds them together.

In order to access these structures, therapists employ deep tissue work, most often drawn from Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT), Myofascial Release, and Trigger Point therapies. Our sports massage offerings also incorporate these techniques, but are specifically tailored to assist our weekend and professional athletes to compete at peak performance levels, as well as safely recover from their events.

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Therapists

Robert Costa

Medical Massage Specialist

Robert Costa, a graduate of the New Mexico School of Natural Therapeutics, has been practicing full-time in NM for twelve years. He’s worked primarily in medical massage environments.

Nancy McManus

Medical Massage Specialist

Nancy received her initial training at the Massage Institute of New England in Cambridge, MA with a focus on Swedish Massage. Nancy McManus is a dedicated body work professional with a compassionate and intuitive touch.

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Our Hours

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  • Monday to Friday : 09:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.
  • Saturday : 10:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.
  • Sunday : Closed
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Location
2019 Galisteo Street, H2 Santa Fe NM, 87505
Email
info@wholebodywellnessnm.com
Phone
(505) 557 6140