Body Massage and Treatments

Massage Menu at The Centre, P.C.

Namaste
"I Bow To The Divine In You"

At The Centre, P.C., respect for our clients is always paramount. Let us help you experience the power of touch, as it brings healing and transformation to your body, mind and spirit.

"We are astonished at thought, but sensation is equally wonderful." Voltaire, Philosophical Dictionary, 1764

The Knead for Massage
Massage and related bodywork techniques help release muscle tension, improve circulation, increase joint flexibility, and reduce mental and physical fatigue. In fact, massage is among the most effective means available to combat stress.

How will a massage feel?
Massage on healthy tissue feels wonderful, helping you to slow down, breathe deeply and relax. In the area of an injury or chronic pain, massage may initially bring some discomfort, but this should lessen in the first few minutes. Always speak up if you experience discomfort; your massage therapist can adjust the technique to minimize pain.

Some people experience soreness, a mild headache or nausea after a massage. These conditions are merely the body's natural process of eliminating toxins. Try taking a warm shower or bath, drink plenty of water, and spent 5-10 minutes on deep breathing exercises.

How does a massage renew your energy reserves?
Release of Muscle Tension. Though the effects of a single session may be temporary, a well-space series of massages can actually reverse chronic muscle contraction. Massage also stimulates the release of endorphins, your body's natural painkillers.

Psychological Support. Massage gives you a measure of control. When you know there is a positive step you can take in times of stress, you may feel less at the mercy of external events.

Increased Circulation. Massage helps clear out accumulated stress hormones. Massage helps clear out accumulated stress hormones and waste products that make you tired and sore. It bathes your cells with nutrients vital for tissue repair. And a short-term increase in oxygen to your brain helps reduce mental fatigue and improves your ability to concentrate.

Improved Sleep. The quality of restful sleep usually improves in the days following a massage, giving your body a chance to further repair and restore your energy level.

In what way does massage help combat stress?
Massage acts on the nervous system to counteract the stress response, relaxing muscle tension and allowing the heart rate, blood pressure and circulation to return toward normal. To the extent that massage interrupts the pain cycle, even temporarily, it reduces stress by giving you some control over your situation.

A massage also helps you become aware of unconsciously held tension, allowing you to recognize and release your tension before it creates a problem. Massage can also bring relief to conditions that are aggravated by anxiety, such as asthma or insomnia. And massage is an excellent support therapy for people in psychological counseling or addiction treatment.

Does massage help promote healthy lymphatic flow?
For Good Health. Health and well-being suffer when the lymphatic system is not performing efficiently due to stress or illness. Lymphatic massage uses light, rhythmic touch to improve lymph cir4culation. If you are healthy, improved lymph flow can promote vitality and a sense of well-being.

For Skin Care and Cosmetic Surgery. Lymphatic massage is also used in facial treatments to reduce congestion and puffiness. It is effective in decreasing swelling and bruising from cosmetic surgery, liposuction, abdominoplasty, breast reduction or implants, and laser surgery. The technique can also be used to reduce the appearance of varicose and spider veins, wrinkles, rosacea and acne.

What are other benefits of massage?
Research shows that massage:

• Reduces heart rate
• Lowers blood pressure
• Increases blood circulation
• Increases lymph flow
• Relaxes muscles
• Improves range of motion

Therapeutic massage may help with arthritis, asthma, carpal tunnel, pain, circulatory problems, fibromyalgia, gastrointestinal disorders, insomnia, reduced range of motion, sports injuries, stress and TMJ (temporomandibular joint dysfunction).

Massage should not be performed when certain conditions are present. Each client will be evaluated prior to a massage.

Click here for more information on our massage and treatment services or to schedule a consultation with one of our cosmetic surgeons. The Centre, P.C. offers the latest skin care treatments to patients in Elkhart and South Bend, Indiana, Michiana and the Southern Michigan area, and Chicago.

RiverPointe Medical Building
500 Arcade Ave., Suite 300
Elkhart, IN 46514

Chesterton
810 Michael Drive, Suite K
Chesterton, IN 46304
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Phone: 219.395.9200
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