按摩疗法 is the systematic and scientific manipulation of the soft tissue of the body, 哪些在生理上带来了有益的影响, 机械, 和心理上. 放松, 缓解疼痛, 减少水肿, and increased range of motion can be accomplished through massage. Massage often provides a form of passive exercise when stretching techniques are also used. 按摩是治疗过程中不可或缺的一部分.

提供的服务

威斯康星大学欧克莱尔分校的学生, 教员/员工, and their spouses may schedule the following type of appointments:

• 30分钟(30美元).00) - Concentrated work on one or possibly two specific areas (e.g. 背部、颈部或肩部)
• 45分钟(40美元).00) -深层肌肉或放松工作
• 60分钟(50美元).00) - A full body massage with concentration on one or possibly two body areas
• 90分钟(65美元).00) - For continuing clients only, and with the prior approval of the therapist 
• 椅子($10/人)-约. 每次15分钟，每个站点至少有3个客户

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有益的影响

• 放松肌肉痉挛，缓解紧张
• Helps muscles recover more rapidly after strenuous activities; example: sports
• 改善组织循环和营养
• Acts as a "mechanical cleanser," helping to eliminate wastes in the tissues
• 可能对神经系统有积极作用
• 有助于减轻关节的炎症和肿胀
• 改善肌肉张力，防止肌肉萎缩
• 有助于消除四肢水肿

治疗师

基思·贝克斯特罗姆

Keith graduated from the Holistic Center for Therapeutic Massage, in Rockford, IL. He is a nationally certified massage therapist by the NCTMB and a member of the Associated Bodywork & 专业按摩师(ABMP). He specializes in Swedish, Deep Tissue, Sports and Chair Massage. Keith is actively involved with hospice care and has a passionate interest in the healing arts.

按摩的种类

反射疗法

反射疗法 is an alternative medicine method involving the practice of massaging or applying pressure to parts of the feet, 手和耳朵. This massaging is used to encourage beneficial effects on other parts of the body and improve the overall general health of the individual. 脚, 手和耳朵被分成“区域”。, 哪一个对应于每个部分, 腺体:身体的腺体和器官. 某些“区域”的压力被认为可以缓解紧张, improve circulation and promote the natural function of the related area.

Sabai按摩

沙巴按摩对身体的压力点进行探测和按摩, 以满足您的软或硬按摩的喜好, 当身体经过一系列的拉伸时. This type of massage is particularly beneficial for strained joints, stressed muscles and body aches as it improves blood circulation and energy flow, 同时放松紧张的肌肉和韧带.

运动按摩

运动按摩 is a special form of massage and is typically used before, 在体育比赛期间和之后. The main purpose of the massage is to alleviate stress and tension which builds up in the body's soft tissue during physical activity. Where minor injuries and lesions occur due to overextension and/or overuse, 按摩可以快速有效地分解它们. Some other purposes of sport massage are to prepare the athlete for peak performance, 消除疲劳, 消肿, 促进柔韧性，防止受伤.

神经肌肉治疗

神经肌肉按摩疗法, 或触发点疗法, is one of the most efficient types of massage for lower back pain. This method consists of alternating levels of concentrated pressure on the areas of muscle spasm, 这有助于从相关组织中清除代谢废物. 通过清除这些废物，肌肉能够放松, 促进血液循环，减少神经刺激, 减轻或消除疼痛.

综合(深层)按摩

Integrative or Deep Tissue Massage is designed to relieve severe tension in muscles and connective tissue. Deep Tissue focuses on the muscles below the surface of the top muscles. It is often recommended for individuals who experience consistent pain, who have sustained physical injury or who are very physically active, 像运动员一样.

瑞典式按摩

瑞典式按摩 uses five styles of long strokes to massage: sliding/gliding, 揉捏, 有节奏的敲, 摩擦与振动. 众所周知，这种按摩有助于减轻疼痛, joint stiffness and improve function in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee and poor circulation.

淋巴按摩

Lymphatic massage was developed in the 1930's and is performed to stimulate the movement and assist in drainage of the lymphatic system and to increase ones immune functioning. 它在水肿的情况下是有用的, 运动损伤, 精力不足, 或者如果一个人的免疫系统迟钝.

The lymphatic system is crucial for your body's ability to heal itself after injury, 对抗疾病, 也是为了保持健康. 它是你对抗毒素和细菌的过滤器. 症状如流感样疼痛, general aches and pains may be caused by a sluggish lymphatic system.

Lymphatic vessels are delicate and numerous throughout the body, both deep and superficial. These vessels carry lymph to the lymph nodes and glands for processing and digestion of debris. Nodes can be found throughout the body but most are congregated in the neck, armpit, and groin areas.

This massage assists in normal drainage of lymph and in reducing lymph back-up. 按摩是用长时间进行的, 慢, methodical strokes in the direction towards the lymph glands for effective and complete drainage into the thoracic duct. Some find this massage to be very soothing and nurturing due to it's 慢 pace and the light, 使用微妙的压力.

Those who would most benefit from this massage are those who experience:

• 经常感冒和流感感染
• 头痛和偏头痛
• 关节炎
• 乏力
• 食欲不振
• 关节疼痛
• 抑郁症
• 蜂窝织炎
• 痤疮
• 乳房手术后腋窝淋巴结被切除

我们可以预期淋巴系统的改善会导致:

• 减少水肿
• 提高新陈代谢
• enhanced quality of the skin tone and tissue regeneration processes
• 刺激疤痕组织周围的淋巴管
• 免疫功能的增强免疫功能的增强

禁忌症:

• 急性炎症
• 恶性肿瘤
• 血栓形成
• 严重的心脏或循环系统问题
• 术后立即

现场坐式按摩计划

On-site chair massage provides clients with 15 minutes of therapy on neck, shoulders, arms, and back. These are the areas of the body where the majority of individuals accumulate "stress". Seated massage allows clients to realize some of the benefits of massage during their already scheduled break time.

这个程序是这样运作的:

• 每个站点每小时至少需要三个客户.
• A massage therapist brings the on-site massage chair to a setting in your office - a quiet and private setting is preferable. 客户决定接受按摩的顺序.
• Payments can be forwarded to University 娱乐 or paid directly

时间表

安排预约, please call 娱乐 and Sports Operations at 715-836-3377 or stop in at the Office in Hilltop Center.

取消/失约政策

A six hour advanced notice is required to cancel your appointment without charge. (If the appointment is canceled with less than six hours notice, 如果我们无法填补预约时间, 全额付款将被要求.) Future appointments will not be scheduled until payment is received.

礼券

The 娱乐 department also offers gift certificates for massages. Stop by the 娱乐 Office in Hilltop Center for more information.