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Massage ‘N Motion Therapeutics |
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Helping you nurture your body back to comfort and joy. |
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Massage Therapy My primary focus is on therapeutic massage. I really enjoy giving a massage and each one is always unique, tailored to your needs. It can be more relaxing, rejuvenating or it can be more physically healing. Some people fall asleep while others remain wide-awake. |
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No matter what type of therapy you desire, I strive to give you my best massage every time. My technique is primarily eclectic combining elements of Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy, muscle energy technique and wave mobilization. Swedish massage is the technique that most people have heard of and includes kneading the tissues like bread dough. Deep tissue is not necessarily synonymous with deep pressure, but the goal is to separate the muscles that are stuck together. Trigger point therapy is used when I find knots in the muscles and need to work them out with direct pressure. Muscle energy technique is used frequently when you have sharp pains, say in your shoulder joint, and the goal is to stretch the muscle while contracted which will realign collagen fibers. Wave mobilization is a Tai Chi based technique to relax and stretch the muscles by rocking the muscles in a wavelike motion. Each person will need a different set of techniques and until we start, I won’t know how to proceed exactly. Before we start, I always visit with you about what your needs are so we can address the problem or pain area. If you just want relaxation, then we can combine Swedish and wave mobilization. |
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People ask me if I do Reiki and the answer is yes and no. I have not studied Reiki, but I do connect with Spirit or consciousness if you will. I meditate daily and stay present with you during the massage, staying connected the whole time. I would simply call this technique the Way of Stillness. But, it is also the way of connecting to a Higher Power, or the Universe if you prefer. Where all the healing energy comes from is less important than to |
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know that the way to get there is by staying present and having the right intention during each and every moment, not drifting off into a dream of thought. Hence, unless I am speaking to a client, I generally do not manifest words in my head during the entire massage. If anything makes my massage effective, it is my stillness, because that is where healing needs to take place. |
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Medical Gymnastics My secondary focus is on medical gymnastics, which was brought to the United States in the early 1800’s by Per Henrik Ling. Medical gymnastics is a gentle system of movements (stretching, exercise and positioning) really designed to help us let go. With that, I mean letting go both in our lives and in our bodies. Life is difficult and our lives are filled with stresses. That stress finds its way into our bodies and in our muscles in the form of tension or permanent muscle contractions that we don’t even know are there. Injuries too can lead to permanent muscle contractions, as we tend to avoid using the injured muscle by borrowing other muscles that then become overworked. It all leads to a body out of balance and letting go of that tension is what we need to find our peaceful resting points. Medical gymnastics is a great way to help us let go so we can find joy in moving again. Wellness Education My last focus is on wellness education. I am happy to provide classes on how to empower your life with self-massage, stretching and exercise. If you would like to sign up for a class, then please let me know. Other Services Youth Massage. I love working with youth and kids and happy to give your child a massage. I am a board member and volunteer at Youth First Texas and really do believe in putting our youth first. Counseling Support. When I received my first massage, I was quite nervous. And given we are truly touch-deprived in our society, many people are nervous the first time. As it was for me and perhaps for you, getting a massage is a step of growth. If you are working with a counselor on any touch related issues, I am glad to work with you as well. No matter where you are at, it is okay. An easy place to start is just a handshake and a visit and we can take it from there. Couples Intimacy. An aspect of massage that opened my eyes further is how much it brings us closer together. Even in my own relationship, massage has really enhanced our love for each other. For couples that would like to learn more about how to give each other a massage, I am happy to help. Out Calls. I am available for out calls for those not able to come to the office. There is an additional charge for this service. |
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Renee Baker, Ph.D., LMT 3530 Forest Lane, Suite 306 Dallas, TX 75234 214-607-5620
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