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Amira Santamaria,
LMT-NCTMB - By Appointment
Ms. Santamaria is a licensed Massage Therapist specializing in the
following massage treatments: Pressure Point Therapy, Hydro Therapy,
Relaxation/Stress Reduction, Sports massage therapy and Swedish. Ms.
Santamaria is dedicated to improving the health and well being of others.
Contact the Chiropractic Office of Alina Rodriguez-Correa, L.L.C. to
schedule your appointment today.
What is Massage Therapy?
According to Massagetoday.com, massage has been described as "the Healing
touch." Often referred to as bodywork or somatic therapy, massage therapy
refers to the application of various techniques to the muscular structure
and soft tissues of the body. It consists of a group of manual techniques
that include applying fixed or movable pressure, holding, and/or causing
movement of or to the body, using primarily the hands. The massage
therapist can also use other areas of the body, such as the forearms,
elbows or feet. These techniques affect the musculoskeletal,
circulatory-lymphatic, nervous, and other systems of the body.
The goal of massage therapy is fairly straightforward: to positively
affect the health and well being of the client. Numerous physical and
mental health benefits have been attributed to massage, including reducing
stress and aiding in relaxation; reducing the heart rate; lowering blood
pressure; increasing blood circulation and lymph flow; relaxing the
muscles; reducing chronic pain and improving joint range of motion.
Specifically, people have found that therapeutic massage can help manage a
variety of conditions:
Physical Benefits
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Relaxes the whole body.
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Loosens tight muscles.
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Relieves tired and aching muscles.
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Increases flexibility and range of motion.
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Diminishes chronic pain.
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Calms the nervous system.
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Enhances skin tone.
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Assists in recovery from injuries and illness.
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Strengthens the immune system.
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Rreduces tension headaches.
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Mental Benefits
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Reduces mental stress.
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Improves concentration.
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Promotes restful sleep.
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Aids in mental relaxation.
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Massage therapy is recognized as one of the oldest methods of Healing,
with references in medical texts nearly 4,000 years old. In fact,
Hippocrates, known as the "father of medicine," referenced massage when he
wrote, in the 4th century B.C.: "The physician must be acquainted with
many things, and assuredly with rubbing.”
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First
Consultation Free,
please call:
203-755-0459
Hablamos Español
Now offering By Appointment:
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Cuban born "Doctor ARC" has been serving the Spanish community in
Hartford, New Haven and Meriden/Wallingford for over 15 years and now
Waterbury.
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