Treatment Massage:
- Provided by Denise, Cynthia, Jill and Mandy

Massage Therapy is one of the oldest forms of therapy. This effective, non invasive, all natural form of treatment helps decrease pain and stress, while enhancing one’s ability to return to their optimal level of heath.
Massage Therapy has been shown to be quite helpful in decreasing the discomfort of, as well as preventing the occurrence of:

• Back pain
• Neck and shoulder discomfort
• Headaches
• Carpal tunnel
• Repetitive strain injuries
• Muscle spasms or strains

...while promoting:

• Relaxation
• Stress relief
• Increased energy
• Improved circulation
• And more

It is a great compliment to a healthier lifestyle.

All of the therapists working through Denise Semple and Associates are registered. Therefore if you have coverage through work, or an extended health care plan, you can get your money back!

Pregnancy Massage:
- Provided by Denise

It has been stated that Massage Therapy during pregnancy is one of the most wonderful, restorative and relaxing things you can do for yourself. During this time of tremendous physical, mental, and emotional change Massage Therapy has been shown to:

• Reduce tension
• Release joint pressure in wrists ankles and hips
• Relieve headaches
• Ease jaw pain
• Reduce swelling
• Promote relaxation
• Soothe breast tenderness
• Improve circulation
• Lower blood pressure
• Decrease stress
• Promote the elimination of waste
• Alleviate sciatic pain

This all natural, drug free form of health care can support and nourish you and your body during this very exciting yet unpredictable time of life.

Cancer Rehabilitation Therapy:
- Provided by Denise

Over the past few years researchers have begun to focus on the benefits of Massage Therapy for those going through and/or just completing Cancer Therapy. It has been noted that Massage Therapy can:

• Promote relaxation
• Increase mobility
• Facilitate an increase in appetite
• Reduce pain
• Diminish the chance of skin lesions
• Ease spasms
• Decrease scaring
• Augment immune function
• Help with body acceptance
• Improve circulation
• Offer a moment to be with a non involved listener

Diagnosis and direct treatment of cancer are not the focus, or within the scope of practice of Massage Therapist. It is our job to help the person who is going through this major change in life to cope with the side effects of receiving western medical treatments. In turn, massage therapy will hopefully, augment one's quality of life during this incredibly stressful time.

Structural Integration (SI):
- Provided by Cynthia

Structural Integration is a form of manual work that focuses on the connective tissue (fascia) that surrounds all muscles, bones and organs though out our bodies. As ones’ fascia is lengthened, the muscles beneath it can function more efficiently. In turn, once your body is aligned and balanced, you will be able to move with greater ease. This 10 session program is most beneficial to those suffering with chronic pain. Such as:

• Recovery from surgery
• Fibromyalgia
• Traumatic Injury
• Repetitive strain injuries
• Scoliosis
• And more

Each Structural Integration session focuses on a segment of your body. Subsequent treatments build upon the last until alignment is complete. Thus enabling greater flexibility and better balance throughout your day.

Sports Injury Therapy (SIT):
- Provided by Cynthia

Sports Injury Therapy specializes in treating injuries caused by recreational activities, exercise programs, sports, and/or other activities of daily living. It uses a combination of manual and electrical therapies, such as:

• TENS
• Ultrasound
• IFC
• Biofeedback
• Russian Stim

Ultrasound: Uses sound waves, outside of human normal hearing range, stimulate the repair of soft tissue and for pain relief.

TENS, IFC, High Voltage, Premod, Russian, Symmetrical Biphasic, and Microcurrent: Each of these terms describes a specific type of electrical current that can be used to aid in tissue healing. Depending on the parameters and the wave form used, the effects on the body will be different. The most common ailments treated with electrical stimulation are:

• Pain
• Swelling
• Muscle re-education
• Muscle strengthening
• Muscle spasm and guarding
• And more

At times, an injury may be too painful for a therapist to massage directly. By using the electrical modalities mentioned above, an injury can be treated without causing more pain to the client.

Once the injury has been assessed, the most effective form of treatment will be designed for you. A treatment may include combination of the above mentioned electrical and manual therapies, as well as exercise, and possibly taping to ensure no further damage is done to the area.