Massage Therapy

Our massage therapy department is designed to compliment our chiropractic, spinal decompression, clinical nutrition altand acupuncture departments. Patients often have a soft tissue component to their condition and our highly skilled therapy team utilizes a variety of techniques to treat the problem.

An increasing number of research studies show massage reduces heart rate, lowers blood pressure, increases blood circulation and lymph flow, relaxes muscles, improves range of motion, and increases endorphins. Although therapeutic massage does not increase muscle strength, it can stimulate weak, inactive muscles and, thus partially compensate for the reduced exercise and activity that occurs with illness or injury.

 

South West Health Massage Staff

Jaemie Ashworth, C.M.T
 
Jaemie Ashworth is a California State Certified Professional Therapeutic and Sports Massage Therapist.  She is a product of renowned Western Institute of Neuromuscular Therapy’s 1,000 hour program and a member of the American Massage Therapy Association.
As an avid cyclist, Jaemie Ashworth knows first hand the benefits of therapeutic massage. Jaemie has been actively involved with the Multiple Sclerosis Society's MS150 Bike Tour for many years, both as a participant and as a post-ride massage therapist. Combining a passion for sports medicine with her experience as an athlete, Jaemie brings a balanced approach to the treatment of muscular disorders and injuries.
Jaemie utilizes many massage techniques and will  tailor them to address your individual muscular issue including;  Trigger Point Therapy, Neuromuscular Therapy, Sports Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Swedish Massage, and Myofascial Release.
 
Come experience the difference with Jaemie at South West Health and “Get Your Knots Out”!

Jose Wantland, C.M.T.

Jose studied at one of the most prestigious schools for massage therapy in California, Healing Hands. He has been practicing for six years and has studied under several chiropractors and physical therapists. Jose has developed a loyal following of patients who continue to seek out his services year after year.


Therapy Services

Cranial-Sacral Massage

Performed on a fully clothed person witn a light touch. The practitioner monitors the rhythm of the Cranio-sacral system to detect potential restricitons and imbalances. The therapist uses delicate manual techniques to release problem areas and allow energy in the spinal column to flow more freely.

Deep Tissue Massage

Deep Tissue massage releases chronic patterns of tension in the body by targeting the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue through focused slower strokes and firm pressure. Increased hydration is always recommended in order to help the body eliminate debris often released from deep tissue massage.

Mini-Massage

Work stress giving you a headache? Have you been sitting at your desk all day? Come in for a relaxing mini-massage. A quick, enjoyable escape.

Pregnancy Massage

Pregnancy massage is designed to give relief to the special needs of the mother to be. Enjoy a comforting and soothing experience during this period of change, Relieve weight-bearing tension, increase circulation and reduce swelling while relaxing yourself and your baby too.

Sports Massage

Sports massage therapy benefits all enthusiasts from week-end warriors to professional athletes. Designed to speed recovery and help prveent soft tissue damage, sports massage therapy helps to obtain maximum performance and physical conditioning with less chance of injury or pain by increasing flexibility. This massage is tailored to the athlete's needs and is recommended pre and post competition.

Swedish Massage

A classic massage style using firm but gentle pressure, long strokes, kneading, and circular movements on superficial layers of soft tissue. Swedish massage improves circulation, eases muscle aches and tension, improves flexibility and can bring a sense of overall well-being to the patient.

Trigger  Point Therapy

Trigger points are hyperirritable fibers in muscle tissue and are often the cause of chronic muscular pain. Our expertly trained Neuromuscular Therapist will identify trigger points and address them individually. Static, deep pressure is used to reset the neuromuscular junction and increase range of motion. Therapist will educate the client regarding activities that may perpetuate the dysfunction (mechanical, nutritional and metabolic indiufficiencies).

 

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Magnesium: The Happy Muscle Mineral

Do your shoulders feel tense all the time and it seems to never go away?

Magnesium

How about those twitchy restless legs that keep you up at night? If either of these symptoms bothers you; you may benefit from getting more magnesium into your diet. You see, our muscles require calcium to contract and magnesium to relax.  Contraction can occur when we 

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Got Knots?

Is it a Knot or a Trigger Point?

By Jaemie Ashworth, CMT
Professional Therapeutic and Sports Massage Therapist

Think of that painful spot in your shoulder that just makes your life miserable or perhaps the one in your neck that wakes you up at night.   Touching these places feels hard and painful.  We often refer to these nasty trouble makers as “knots” because they often feel like a knot when we touch them. 
These knots are actually trigger points. 

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Massage Therapy

Our massage therapy department is designed to compliment our chiropractic, spinal decompression, clinical nutrition massage therapy roomand acupuncture departments. Patients often have a soft tissue component to their condition and our highly skilled therapy team utilizes a variety of techniques to treat the problem.

An increasing number of research studies show massage reduces heart rate, lowers blood pressure, increases blood circulation and lymph flow, relaxes muscles, improves range of motion, and increases endorphins. Although therapeutic massage does not increase muscle strength, it can stimulate weak, inactive muscles and, thus partially compensate for the reduced exercise and activity that occurs with illness or injury.

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Therapeutic Massage: A Powerful Ally

Therapeutic Massage:  A Powerful Ally 

By Jaemie Ashworth, CMT

Professional Therapeutic and Sports Massage Therapist Massage has existed for centuries.  As human beings, we have a natural instinct to "rub away pain".  There’s no denying the power of massage. Regardless of the adjectives we assign to it (pampering, rejuvenating, therapeutic) or the reasons we seek it out (a luxurious treat, stress relief, pain management), massage can be a powerful ally in your healthcare regimen Benefits of Massage Therapy:

  • Alleviates low-back pain, headaches and improves range of motion.
  • Enhances immunity by stimulating lymph flow—the body’s natural defense system.
  • Exercise and stretch weak, tight, or atrophied muscles.
  • Help athletes of any level prepare for, and recover from, strenuous workouts.
  • Improve the condition of the body’s largest organ—the skin.
  • Increase joint flexibility.
  • Lessen stress, depression and anxiety.
  • Promote tissue regeneration, reducing scar tissue and stretch marks.
  • Pump blood, oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs, improving circulation.
  • Reduces spasms and cramping.
  • Relax and soften injured, tired, and overused muscles.
  • Releases endorphins—amino acids that work as the body’s natural painkiller.
  • Reduces fatigue and improves sleep quality.
  • Increases energy.
  • Improves focus and concentration.
  • Reduces pain and swelling caused by strained muscles and sprained ligaments and reduces post-surgery adhesions.
  • Stimulates weak and inactive muscles resulting in a faster, more complete recovery from illness or injury.
  • Facilitates the removal of the toxins that collect in fatigued muscles and surrounding myofascia.
  • Therapeutic massage is one of the best ways to assist your body’s ability to perform 100% in stressful conditions at the workplace or at home.

Increase the Benefits with Frequent Visits

As you can see from the list of benefits above, massage therapy can do you a world of good. Getting massage frequently can do even more. This is the beauty of bodywork. Taking part in this form of regularly scheduled self-care can play a huge part in how healthy you’ll be, how you can manage stress and how youthful and active you’ll remain with each passing year.  Budgeting time and money for bodywork at consistent intervals is truly an investment in your health. Keep in mind that just because massage feels like a pampering treat, that doesn’t mean it is any less therapeutic. Consider massage appointments a necessary component of your health and wellness plan.  Our Massage Therapy Team at South West Health will work with you to establish a treatment schedule that best meets your needs.

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