Massage Therapy
Massage Therapy is a rapidly growing addition to health and fitness routines, and an effective complement to other health care services. Many people seek therapeutic massage as a natural means to promote healthy body functioning, and to enhance the body's own restorative powers.
The most common reasons for getting a massage are:
- General Relaxation
- Revitalization
- Relieve Sore or Tight Muscles
- Relieve Tension Headaches
- Recover from Sports Activities
- General Health and Fitness
- Improve Circulation
- Complement Other Health Care
Most important is that therapeutic massage is an age-old remedy which has proven to be an effective complement to Chiropractic care. Problems in the muscular-skeletal system can impede the natural healing process, and often cause dysfunction and pain. Most chiropractic doctors would agree that it is important to treat soft tissue such as muscles and tendons to help prevent and correct subluxation, and lessen the accompanying pain.
Together, chiropractic and massage provide you with a more complete and effective system of health care.
Introducing Penaluna Chiropractic Studio's Massage Therapist
Guinevere Amadeo, LMP
My journey in bodywork began as a sense that my hands had something they needed to express. After years as an office manager, receptionist, waitress etc. I felt there was something more I needed to pursue.
In 2001, I began my research in various modalities of bodywork, and discovered that the first step to any career in therapeutic touch is to become a licensed massage practitioner. Upon moving from the San Francisco bay area to Seattle, I began my program at Brenneke school of Massage, becoming licensed through the NCTMB in 2005.
Since that time, my focus has been to educate my clients in the importance of a healthy body, and inspire a lifestyle of vitality and balance. I have attended various continuing education courses including myofascial release and structural balancing, trigger point release and injury treatment, athletic sports massage, pregnancy massage and reflexology. My passion is to work with motivated individuals to create change on a deep physical level that perpetuates wellness throughout their life. I emphasize a strong assessment and self-care program, and encourage any feedback to compliment a well-rounded and holistic approach.
My experience as an LMP includes owning and operating a successful private practice for two years, creating and managing the massage program for a family wellness center, and now working with Dr. Penaluna in his thriving Chiropractic Studio since January 2008.
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