Did you know massage is good for your health?
The Touch Research Institute has conducted over 100 studies on the positive effects of massage therapy on many functions and medical conditions in many different age groups. Among the significant research findings are enhanced growth (e.g. fibromyalgia), decreased autoimmune problems (e.g., increased pulmonary function in asthma and decreased glucose levels in diabetes), enhanced immune function (e.g., increased natural killer cells in HIV and cancer), and enhanced alertness and performance (e.g., EEG pattern of alertness and better performance on math computations).
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5206 Benito St., Suite 103
Montclair, CA 91763
909-398-1092
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Knowing massage is healthcare for you
Breast Cancer
(from the website of the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org) Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the United States, other than skin cancer. It is the second leading cause of cancer death in women, after lung cancer.
About 182,460 women in the United States will be found to have invasive breast cancer in 2008. About 40,480 women will die from the disease this year. Right now there are about two and a half million breast cancer survivors in the United States.
The chance of a woman having invasive breast cancer some time during her life is about 1 in 8. The chance of dying from breast cancer is about 1 in 35. Breast cancer death rates are going down. This is probably the result of finding the cancer earlier and improved treatment.
(From Touch Research Institute, University of Miami)Massage therapy reduced anxiety and depression and improved immune function including increased natural killer cell number in women with breast cancer. Hernandez-Reif, M., Ironsor, G., Field, T., Hurley, J., Katz, G., Diego, M., Weiss, S., Fletcher, MA., Shanberg, S and Kuhn, C. (2003) Breast cancer patients have improve immune and neuroendocrine function following massage therapy. Journal of Psychosomatic Reseach, 57,45-52.
The earlier breast cancer is found, the better the chances that treatment will work. The goal is to find cancers before they start to cause symptoms. The size of a breast cancer and how far it has spread are the most important factors in predicting the outlook for the patient. Most doctors feel that early detection tests for breast cancer save many thousands of lives each year.
Women with a higher risk of breast cancer should talk with their doctor about the best approach for them. This might mean starting mammograms when they are younger, having extra screening tests, or having more frequent exams.
The most common sign of breast cancer is a new lump or mass. A lump that is painless, hard, and has uneven edges is more likely to be cancer. But some cancers are tender, soft, and rounded. So it's important to have anything unusual checked by a doctor. Other signs of breast cancer include the following:
• swelling of all or part of the breast • skin irritation or dimpling • breast pain • nipple pain or the nipple turning inward • redness, scaliness, or thickening of the nipple or breast skin • a nipple discharge other than breast milk • a lump in the underarm area • Last Medical Review: 09/16/2008
Women diagnosed with breast cancer received massage therapy or practiced progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) or received standard treatment. Dopamine levels, Natural Killer cells, and lymphocytes increased from the first to the last day of the study for the massage therapy group. Hernandez-Reif, M., Field, T., Ironson, G., Beutler, J., Vera, Y., Hurley, J., Fletcher, M., Schanberg, S., Kuhn, S., & Fraser, M. (2005). Natural killer cells and lymphocytes are increased in women with breast cancer following massage therapy. International Journal of Neuroscience,115, 495-510.
What guides Optimal Health Therapeutic Bodywork
What guides Optimal Health Therapeutic Bodywork is that massage is healthcare. Sure, many search out massage as a way to “pamper” onself – but for me at Optimal Health, massage is healthcare. As healthcare, I have remained committed to keeping the prices of massage services of the lowest in the valley, with incentives for clients to incorporate massage at Optimal Health into their regular healthcare routine. Every fifth session you receive here will be compliments of Optimal Health if received within the calendar year of Jan – Dec. Also, for every four clients you refer to me, you will receive a complimentary session as my way of expressing thanks for your confidence in the value of the services here.
–Ed
Menu of Services
60 – 90 minute full body massage … $50
I do not charge more for the time, aromatherapy, or the style of massage. One price, more time and no surcharges. Enjoy dim lights, soft music, and pleasant essential oil aromas to a pleasant, therapeutic full body massage from a skilled certified therapist. Relax, you are in good hands.
Scrub and full body massage … $59
Add to the value of an Optimal Health full body massage the exfoliation and moisture giving treatment of a body scrub using exfoliation gloves, and both body wash and lotion have shea butter! This is a blissful treatment that can take 90 – 120 minutes.
Mud and full body massage … $59
Prior to the comprehensive full body massage you will experience the warm application of Sedona mud or Body mud blend to relax, rejuvenate and apply minerals to your body. As with the scrub and massage, this treatment will take 90 – 120 minutes. You can also combine the mud with the scrub and massage for a tempting amount of only $10 more.
Warm paraffin body masque and massage … $89
Winter is a great time to have this lengthy, warm and therapeutically relaxing treatment. I will apply warm paraffin over each side of the body, give you sufficient time to relax, and a thorough full body massage. This treatment is especially helpful in providing moisture to the body, warmth to achy joints and muscles. Please allow three hours for this special treatment.
Remember all sessions are by appointment only and you will receive my undivided attention.
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