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Are you one of the many people stressed out or feeling chronic or acute pains and looking for a great massage within close proximity to your home or even a convenient place to have an amazing massage while on vacation?

Medical Massage Tacoma is a local clinic near Tacoma Community College (where we have provided many educational seminars for students at the college) along with providing excellent services to all our clients within the area even if you are just passing by. Here is a little secret you may not be aware of, and that is Medical Massages when performed properly are actually ideal for being not only a treatment therapy intended for fixing headaches, most migraines, carpal tunnel, back pains, sciatica pain issues, shoulder pain issues, the list goes on. But also focuses on being more relaxing at the same time integrating far infra red heat therapy within your sessions in order to loosen up muscles during or before even working on them avoiding irritating aches caused from loosening damaged areas up so that they may heal properly. It is best to work with the muscles rather than against the muscles in order to avoid pain and get the body to heal a lot faster than normal.
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We also ask that you please drink plenty of water before and after each session for optimal results as well as enjoying an Epsom salt bath at home 2-4 cups in as hot of water as you can stand comfortably this will allow the magnesium sulfate (Epsom salt) to draw out lactic acids (causes muscles to stay tight in the first place) as well as foreign toxins, and waste products out of your system. You can find Epsom salts at any major store.

Please feel free to message us at medicalmassagetacoma2014@gmail.com for a free detailed consultation on any condition problems you may be having in order to make sure massage is right for you.
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​Additionally any questions covering the process involving massage L&I cases as well as PIP (personal injury protection) cases as these involve a lot more paperwork in order to process or get your case started.

Thank you for providing Medical Massage Tacoma with the
opportunity to fulfill your health care needs.
 
It is my sincere hope that you are completely satisfied
with the services provided to you and think of us in the future
for massage services as well as our all natural line of products.

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We provide as many opportunities to help our clients as we can with:
 
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Thank you and best wishes
Michael Daniel LMP, LMT, SMT

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Medical Massage Tacoma was created in the hopes of going above and beyond to provide optimal results to all who walk through our doors. Massage therapy is one of the few therapies that can truly turn back the clock on our bodies allowing us to do more than we have been able to do in years. Imagine every step you walk is agonizing and in a few months now you are moving around pain free.

We are currently working on videos as well as audio files to provide massage services and advice to everyone.

Michael started out as a massage therapist enjoying his job helping others one person at a time teaching them how to live a healthier life. Eventually wanting to do more and so started studying in his free time how to not only make natural products that would help his clients by using these natural remedies but also how to get them to others. After having some success and great feedback decided to take the natural products to the next level. However he was not excited about the idea of jumping into social media and so started out going to events such as farmers markets through this time learning many things including the limitations of doing events. Eventually realizing that in order to go to the next level he needed to figure out how to make his products go worldwide instead of being restricted to event locations and set times. This lead to learning seo (search engine optimization) and marketing by taking classes and reading every article he could get his hands on.

​The success of these ventures helped him learn that there was so much more than just massage therapy out there and by learning how to organize this information efficiently could share this with so many people that really needed it.
He came to the conclusion that massage therapy is amazing however it can’t fix everything and always felt bad when confronted with some issues that he couldn’t fix through massage however learned that he can teach others where they can find those solutions as well as things they can do for themselves at home.

His goal is to create a universal understanding tying in as many different concepts of health increasing the efficiency of the overall health care system. For example if someone injures their foot and receives massage therapy for say the Achilles tendon they would also learn how they can use Epsom salt to reduce the swelling as well as how to properly take the pressure off allowing the muscles and tendon to heal properly after the massage. Using writing, images, audio and videos in order to further educate not only how to recover from injuries but how to prevent them.

Thanks to all these steps he now feels it’s possible to mass educate as well provide quality products to those in need through natural means. The first major step he took was moving his massage business into his home instead of his traditional office by converting his garage into a clinic this would save a lot of time and money. Allowing him to continue practicing massage therapy and pursue his dreams of taking things to the next level. The next level was building his first warehouse in his backyard allowing him to produce all the natural products in order to supply individuals as well as stores.

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Massage Therapy Risks - Fact or Fiction?

Clear enough, it is safe to assume that there is typically an exception to every rule. Simply put, there are several other health conditions which are not to be addressed by massage alone. There is a much better medical solution that is apt for them.

How real can the massage therapy risks be? While there are folks who ring the bell to the benefits of massage as a form of therapy, there are likewise those individuals who contest them.

Explaining the other Side

In several articles, you surely have read about the various kinds of massage therapy. The point that is being driven is the fact that if massage therapy is applied to a serious medical circumstance such as cancer, the tendency is for the situation to get even worse. Any type of massage therapy has to be pre-approved by them.

A Threat for Cancer Patients

Studies show how this kind of therapy can truly endanger the life of a cancer patient. Cancer is a serious illness that should be addressed following the right healthcare precautions. Some of the risks involve the following:

Post-surgery effect. Someone who is yet recuperating from a surgery should not get exposed to this kind of therapy since it may lead to the reopening of the incision and the provoking of the external or internal bleeding.

Symptoms of flu. Those who have been taking up chemotherapy sessions and at the same time the massage therapy are likely to develop the symptoms of flu.

Lymphedema. This is the term used to refer to the buildup of the lymph in the soft tissues which therefore causes the soreness of the limbs. Some forms of massage therapy can cause this condition especially to someone who has just had the cancerous lymph nodes removed.

How real can the massage therapy risks be? While there are folks who ring the bell to the benefits of massage as a form of therapy, there are likewise those individuals who contest them.

The point that is being driven is the fact that if massage therapy is applied to a serious medical circumstance such as cancer, the tendency is for the situation to get even worse. Some forms of massage therapy can cause this condition especially to someone who has just had the cancerous lymph nodes removed.

Bone fractures. Cancer treatments often lead to the weakness of the bones. There is a tendency that during the massage, the application of some pressure may cause the bones to break.

Pains. Unbearable pains often come after the treatment which nonetheless heightens the patient's suffering.

Bleeding. Cancer-afflicted individuals often bleed profusely. For one, the deep tissue massage may cause them the life-threatening internal bleeding.

These are just some of the prime massage therapy risks known to the public.

These are just some of the prime massage therapy risks known to the public. Sure enough, some other dangers may surface later on. Thus be very careful and seek for your doctor's advice prior to consenting to this kind of healing procedure.

Spread of the cancer tumors. While this is yet being taken under a heated debate, there are some specialists who claim that a strong pressure on the tumor area will lead it towards metastasis. This may not yet be proven but it still calls for an extreme form of caution.

Massage Overview
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It’s now estimated that in the U.S. alone the massage therapy industry generates over $12 billion annually! Roughly 39.1 million adult Americans (18 percent of the total population) had a massage at least once in the previous year, according to the American Massage Therapy College,
 
Not only is massage therapy an effective way to help soothe sore muscles and improve blood flow, it also doubles as a powerful, natural stress reliever for many people. Today, there’s a wide range of massage techniques used by therapists to help people overcome common health conditions like fibromyalgia, anxiety and arthritis. Massage techniques like Swedish massage, spots massages and reflexology are now commonly being offered at such places as spas, yoga studies, hotels and chiropractic offices.
 
Quick Facts About Massages:
 
Popularity of massage therapy is growing rapidly; every year about 20 percent more massages are performed than in the previous year.
Estimates show that there are between 300,000 to 350,000 trained massage therapists or massage therapy students in the United States.

There are currently more than 250 different types of massages being offered around the world according to The Association of Bodywork & Massage Professionals. Body massages offer different benefits depending on what the patient’s goals are, but most have the same underlying principles.

The most popular places for massages to be performed include the clients home/office, spa/salon, a holistic health care setting, health club/athletic facility, or massage therapy franchise.

Surveys show that 52 percent of adult Americans who had a massage in 2015 received it for medical or health reasons such as pain management, soreness/stiffness/spasms, injury rehabilitation or overall wellness.

In 2015 more than 51 million American adults (16 percent) had discussed massage therapy with their doctors, and about 69 percent of their doctors or health care providers referred them to a therapist/strongly recommended massage therapist.

Some studies have found that up to 91 percent of people agree that professional massages can be effective in reducing pain.

Massages are also very common for reduction stress and fatigue; 33 percent of massage consumers in 2015 had a massage for relaxation/stress reduction.

What Is Massage Therapy?
Massage therapy is defined as “the manual manipulation of muscular structure and soft body tissues of the human body (including muscle, connective tissue, tendons and ligaments).” Massage “modalities” have been used for thousands of years by people living all over the world as a means of naturally treating both mental and physical body ailments.
 
Today, scientific studies show that massage therapy improves functions of the lymphatic system, helps regulate hormones and can prevent many injuries.
 
A Brief History of Massages:
Throughout history massage has been employed to improve recovery time, restore energy, manage stress and ease body aches. The first records of massages date back over 3,000 years to Ancient China, and today massages are considered to be one of the longest-standing forms of “healing art.”
 
Many of the world’s most influential cultures have had their own specific therapies and techniques related to body massages that have been handed down from generation to generation. This includes the Ancient Greeks, Hindus, Persians, Egyptians French, Swedish, Thai, Indian, Japanese and Chinese. Today their teachings continue to carry massage therapy forward into conventional medicine practices.

“Massage” can mean a lot of different things depending on who you ask. It’s believed that the French first termed the word “massage” to describe a healing practice of kneading the body. They believed that friction and pressure applied to certain areas on the body could provide benefits by breaking up scar tissue, even if at the time the massage didn’t actually feel so comfortable (the same idea as how foam rolling works).
 
In the West, massage has been a popular way to naturally treat the body since about the 1930s. The French are believed to have derived the word massage from the Ancient Greek word “masso,” which meant to knead with the hands. Hippocrates was said to have written papers recommending the use of rubbing and friction for joint and circulatory problems.
 
Another major influencer in the field of massage therapy was the Ancient Chinese. Medical texts dating back centuries to pre-dynasty China listed massage techniques, which could be used to alleviate common aches and pains and improve the flow of energy. Throughout the history of Eastern medicinal practices massage therapy has been prescribed in conjunction with holistic treatments like yoga, meditation, acupuncture and tai chi to improve overall well-being. 

​Types of Massages & Massage Techniques
There are many different types of body massages offered today by a range of trained (and sometimes untrained) massage therapists. Some of the most common types include:
 
- Swedish Massage -
This is the most popular form of massage worldwide. It works by stimulating circulation and involves five basic kneading strokes (which can be performed either soft/gently or firmer), all flowing toward the heart to manipulate soft tissue.

- Deep Tissue Massage -
These massages utilize deep-tissue/deep-muscle movements to affect the sub-layer of musculature and fascia. They are normally used for treating chronic muscular pain, injury rehabilitation and reducing inflammation-related disorders such as arthritis.

- Sports Massage -
Sports massages are often performed on athletes to warm the body, improve blood flow to muscles/tissue, and help prevent or treat injuries. They are performed pre-event, post-event, and part of preventative injury treatment plans.

- Prenatal Massage -
Pregnancy massages have been found to be both effective and safe or both mother and fetus. They are usually performed with the woman on her side and can help reduce pregnancy discomforts like lower back or leg pains, along with emotional well-being.

- Thai Massage -
Thai massages (also called nuad bo rarn) have been practiced in Thailand for over 2,500 years and are often included in sacred ceremonies. They are performed on a firm mat on the floor instead of on a table, and feature kneading and positioning that stimulates tissue and organs according to certain energy lines.

- Soft Tissue Massage/Release -
This method was developed in Europe to help treat athletes and runners. It works by placing the muscles in a certain position and softly manipulating them so they stretch in a very specific direction or plane.

- Acupressure -
Acupressure is an ancient Eastern healing art that uses the fingers to press key points on the surface of the skin. This stimulates energy channels (sometimes known as Qi), helps improve blood flow and lowers muscular tension.

- Shiatsu -
Shiatsu is an Ancient Japanese massage that is similar to acupressure in that concentrates on unblocking the flow of life energy and restoring balance in the body’s channels/meridians.

While massage is the application of soft-tissue manipulation techniques to the body, “bodywork” therapies and “somatic” treatments are also similar in many ways. Bodywork encompasses various forms of touch therapies that use manipulation, movement and/or repatterning, while somatic therapies focus on the meaning “of the body” and its energy channels along with the body/mind connection. When you combine the fields of massage therapies, bodywork and somatic treatments, around the world the most popular modalities include:
 
stroking
pricking
kneading
tapping
compression
cupping
vibration
rocking
friction
use of oils, lotions and powders
and pressure to muscular tissue or organs
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Wondering what type of people become massage therapists, or what massage therapy school is all about?
 
Surveys show that massage therapists often enter the profession as a second career. A whopping 86 percent are female, and usually in their 30s or 40s. Becoming a licensed massage therapist who works in a professional setting usually involves several years of professional training, and currently 44 states in the U.S regulate massage therapists or provide state certification.
 
There are now more than 300 accredited massage therapy schools and programs in the U.S., and on average accreditation requires 671 hours of training. The vast majority of massage therapists (93 percent) continue to enroll in continuing education classes and hold over jobs in the health field, like teaching fitness classes for example.
 
Most therapists wind up becoming members of a professional organization, but it’s also common to be a sole practitioner. Most states that license massage therapists require a passing grade on the Massage & Bodywork Licensing Exam (MBLEx) or one of two exams provided by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork. Most therapists are fully willing to disclose information about their training, so it never hurts to ask.