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Mikell's Therapeutic Massage - Modalities

Mikell's Therapeutic Massage offers the latest in therapeutic massage modalities. Licensed by the State of Louisiana, Mr. Mikell continues to broaden his superior training in therapeutic massage modalities through involvement in nationally known Therapy Clinics and other educational disciplines.

Swedish/ Relaxation Massage

Usually considered to be "traditional" massage, Swedish Massage addresses the top layers of skin and muscle with long gliding and reassuring strokes, percussive techniques and various modes of rubbing and shaking. Vibrating essential organs and glands, Swedish Massage uses oils, typically lasts an hour or longer, yielding an overall relaxation and feeling of well-being involving the entire body. Attention to the skin affects all areas of the body, and Swedish Massage reduces muscle tension, anxiety, and enhances the immune system, among other effects.
Myofascial Release

A thin tissue called fascia surrounds all of our internal organs and muscles. Myofascial Release works by massage of this fascia. Because it is body-wide, a tension or trauma in one part of the body can be addressed by a Therapist's touch on this fascia..
Energy/Deep Tissue

Inner portions of thick muscles are reached through deep tissue massage, specifically addressing the individual muscle fibers. Through compression and friction along the grain of the muscle, Deep Tissue Massage frees the fibers of the muscles, excising toxins and deeply rooted tensions.
Connective tissue

Gentle massage of connective tissue, or Naprapathy, restores the body's optimal flow of energy. Naprapathy, with holistic elements, regards nutrition, movement, life-style and diet for full effectiveness. The ligaments surrounding the spinal column receive particular attention.
Clinical Sports Massage

Relief of fatigue can be important to any athlete. Clinical Sports Massage targets specific muscle groups used most frequently by the athlete, optimizing performance, enabling flexibility, and diminishing injury. The best techniques from several other modalities are usually combined into the Sports modality, tailor made for the individual athlete's requirements.
Craniosacral therapy

Perhaps owing to our origins in earth's oceans, our cerebrospinal fluid moves throughout our spinal column and cranial areas in a tide-like manner. By releasing restrictions on the movement of the fluid, harmony in the central nervous system can be balanced. Almost 100 years old, this sophisticated technique can help those persons afflicted with any of a number of seemingly chronic aliments, including attention deficit disorders and insomnia.

Trigger Point Therapy

Myotherapy, or trigger point massage, relaxes muscle spasms, benefitting circulation and reducing pain. Eliminating "trigger points," hard knots of muscle tension causes other areas under fire to relax and resume natural function. Unfelt in the muscle until it is touched, the trigger point knot can be gently or firmly diminished until it releases, relaxing the affected muscle and easing any associated spasms.
Reflexology

Acupressure on the hands and feet is referred to as Reflexology. Each zone of the body, such as lungs, stomach and others correspond to unique points in the muscles of the hands and feet. Manipulation of the extremities yields beneficial results to the rest of the body. When mankind went barefoot and worked at manual labor, massage of these points occurred naturally. With our "improved" information society, flat walkways and heavy shoes, we lose the natural benefits of movement. A terrific session of reflexive therapy can improve our overall sense of well being, and restore natural healing to our entire body.
Pressure Point Therapy

Acupressure, originating in the ancient Orient, is a system of treatment that addresses the junctions of muscles, and eliminates the knots and resistance points in the body. One pressure point can reflect through several body parts, causing an immediate sensation of release and relief. It is particularly useful in recovering a muscle from a tension knot, when it has "fired" so long it simply locks in place. When a muscle group locks up, it becomes the problem. A healing hand releases the knot, and the muscle can regroup for proper function.
Neuromuscular

This type of massage centers on giving attention to the muscular system until it releases the body's own endorphins, easing acute and chronic pain with a program of treatment. It is deep and intense, and leaves the muscular structure drained of negative energy, allowing the body to recuperate naturally. Old pathways are rearranged, and the muscles are retrained for healthier function.

Persons with debilitating medical conditions should discuss their use of massage therapy with their primary care physician before starting a program of therapeutic massage. It is very important to hold a continuous dialog with your massage therapist to avoid any untoward complications.

We respect our clients' medical and treatment confidentiality.


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