Home    Services    Rates/Packages    Therapists    Gift Certificates    Information Services: Deep Tissue Bodywork: Deep tissue bodywork is a general term for a range of therapies that work to "unstick" the body's connective tissues and/or muscles to encourage them to function properly again. Among the conditions deep tissue bodywork treats are whiplash, low back and neck pain, and degenerative diseases such as multiple sclerosis. Manual Lymph Drainage®: Manual Lymph Drainage is a form of gentle, whole-body massage aimed at stimulating the lymphatic system to carry away excessive fluid in the loose connective tissue. This non invasive, painless therapy is intended for conditions such as acute and chronic edema (swelling), neuromuscular disorders, headaches, acne, and sinus congestion. Working under a physician's referral, certified therapists also treat post-mastectomy patients' pain, edema, and fibrosis. Pregnancy Massage: The practitioners listed in this category use or teach a variety of bodywork techniques to relieve common complaints of pregnancy and to ease the labor process. Swedish Massage: The most commonly practiced form of massage in Western countries, Swedish massage integrates ancient oriental techniques with modern principles of anatomy and physiology. Practitioners rub, knead, pummel, brush, and tap the muscles. Swedish massage is widely practiced; thus, practitioners will range greatly in training, technique, and length of session. Neuromuscular Therapy: Neuromuscular therapy emphasizes the role of the brain, spine, and nerves in muscular pain. One goal of the therapy is to relieve tender congested spots in muscle tissue and compressed nerves that may radiate pain to other areas of the body. Chair Massage: These practitioners perform a range of bodywork techniques at the client's location, typically the workplace. Generally, the client remains fully clothed while sitting in a specially designed massage chair brought by the practitioner. Sports Massage: A specialized field of massage for minimizing the risk of injury, for tending to sports injuries that do occur, and for achieving optimum performance. Acupuncture: Acupuncture is the insertion of fine needles into the body at specific points shown effective in the treatment of health problems. These points have been mapped by the Chinese over a period of two thousand years. Recently, electromagnetic research has confirmed their location. Life Roots Lymphatic & Massage Therapy Center 16645 Birkdale Commons Parkway, Huntersville, NC 28078 704-756-2980 © Copyright 2008 Life Roots Center. All Rights Reserved.