Medical Massage - We treat medical conditions, auto accident and work related injuries

Living Lotus Massage practitioners are committed to assisting you in recovering from injury or addressing other medical conditions. We:

Draw upon a wide range of Medical Massage treatment styles
Leverage our experience of working with hundreds of patients
Provide compassionate care, since many of us have experienced the recovery process as patients ourselves
Work hand-in-hand with your other health care providers so you get the care you need and deserve.

Treatment Styles & Modalities


*Orthopedic Massage*	Orthopedic Massage Orthopedic massage utilizes basic range-of-motion testing to assess muscular imbalances which may be contributing to painful musculoskeletal conditions (plantar fascitis, tennis ellbow, sciatic pain etc.) Treatment techniques are then chosen which are most appropriate and effective for each condition, including myofascial release, trigger point release, neuromuscular re-education, stretching, and strengthening.
*Deep Tissue*	Deep Tissue Deep tissue techniques are generally designed for more focused massage work. Working a specific muscle or muscle group, the practitioner can access deeper layers of the soft tissue. Starting superficially and easing into the depth of the muscle slowly often allows more movement. If the pressure is applied too deeply or too quickly, the muscle may tighten to protect that area, and unnecessary damage or inflammation can be induced. Very little lubricant is used as the pressure doesn't travel much over the skin. The most commonly used 'tools' during deep tissue massage may include, 3 and 6 fingers, reinforced fingers, knuckles, a flat elbow, opposing thumbs, the heel of the hand or foot, and the forearm. Deep tissue is similar to Myofascial Release.
*Myofacial Release*	Myofacial Release Myofascial Release refers to the manual massage technique for stretching the fascia and releasing bonds between fascia, integument, and muscles with the goal of eliminating pain, increasing range of motion and equilibrioception. Injuries, stress, trauma, overuse and poor posture can cause restriction to fascia. This is usually done by applying shear compression or tension in various directions, or by skin rolling.
*Injury Treatment*	Injury Treatment Injury treatment is generally slow, light and specific massage work focusing on specific areas of injury. In the acute phase of the injury, the goals are to decrease pain, increase mobility, increase ciculation which speeds healing, and help the injured patient achieve higher and higher levels of mobility and freedom from pain. For older injuries, goals include breaking up scar tissue, increasing ciculation, decreasing surrounding muscular tension and pain since the surrounding muscles will be working much harder to support or "guard" the injured area.
*Cranio-Sacral*	Cranio-Sacral Cranio-Sacral therapy is a gentle, hands-on method of evaluating the functioning of the craniosacral system—comprised of the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord. CranioSacral therapy is most often utilized to treat neurological disorders including ADHD, autism, and acute stress reaction.