MASI THERAPY
BENEFITS OF MASSAGE
Swedish Massage
Swedish massage is the most popular type of massage in the United States. It involves the use of hands, forearms or elbows to manipulate the superficial layers of the muscles to improve mental and physical health. Active or passive movement of the joints may also be part of the massage. The benefits of Swedish massage include increased blood circulation, mental and physicOrigins
Swedish massage was invented by a Swedish fencing instructor named Per Henrik Ling in the 1830s. When he was injured in the elbows, he reportedly cured himself using tapping (percussion) strokes around the affected area. He later developed the technique currently known as Swedish massage. This technique was brought to the United States from Sweden by two brothers, Dr. Charles and Dr. George Taylor in the 1850s. The specific techniques used in Swedish massage involve the application of long gliding strokes, friction, and kneading and tapping movements on the soft tissues of the body. Sometimes passive or active joint movements are also used.
Neuromuscular Massage
Gently working the muscles, neuromuscular massage relieves fluid stagnation within the tissues. This method relieves pain from overstressed muscles by using a method that manipulates the muscle in two directions. By working the muscles two different ways, the "message" of pain to the brain is jumbled, and therefore, not perceived as pain. This occurs while simultaneously releasing "knots" in the muscle. This breaks the pain cycle and provides relief.
Neuromuscular massage is also an effective preventative modality used to keep the muscles flexible and healthy. The body interprets the movement provided to the muscle as passive exercise. This serves to increase circulation throughout the muscle, bringing the muscle back to a well-toned state. Another benefit is improved nutrient absorption and waste product removal. This is experienced as relaxing and de-stressing by the client.
60
MINUTES
$110
75
MINUTES
$130
90
MINUTES
$150
MOBILE MASSAGE
$160
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Rich Masi graduated in 1995 from one of New England's most comprehensive programs in therapeutic massage at the North Eastern Institute of Whole Health. He is a licensed massage therapist and is nationally certified, as well as a member of the American Massage Therapy Association. He is primarily trained in Swedish and Neuromuscular massage. He does deep tissue massage aimed at healing soft tissue damage. This is offered as a preventative therapy to aid the body in maintaining wellness.
Rich also incorporates educational components to help you understand how simple changes, such as a shift in posture, can help you to heal your body. His physiologically-based massage is relaxing, stress-reducing, and provides a holistic healing experience.
Richard E. Masi
Licensed Massage Therapist
Nationally Certified, AMTA
Catherine Masi has worked with the aging population on Cape Cod for the last twenty years. Her passion for helping people coupled with her extensive medical background led her down the path to massage therapy.
She graduated from the Massage Institute of Cape Cod in 2018 as a licensed massage therapist. She trained in Swedish and Neuromuscular massage. She does deep tissue work, with the goal of helping to facilitate healing in the body.
Catherine is a member of the Associated Massage and Bodywork Professionals and recently joined the Cape Wellness Collabrative.
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Catherine A. Masi
Licensed Massage Therapist
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