Massage Services in Twin Cities and Surrounding Areas

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  • At this time Treasured Birth, LLC is in compliance with the Minnesota Mandates and is fully open. 
  • We request that all clients who have a fever, cough, or have been directly exposed to Covid-19 within the last 14-days Reschedule their Appointment.
  • All of our employees follow this requirement as well.
  • We clean every day, and after each client with Covid guidelines. 
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For more information please read the Covid-19 information, please contact us with your questions. We look forward to serving you again very soon! Stay healthy and safe!

Kelly Martin is certified in therapeutic and prenatal massage by ABMP.

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What Are The Benefits Of Massage And Bodywork?

Massage and bodywork can help release chronic muscular tension and pain, improve circulation, increase joint flexibility, reduce mental and physical fatigue and stress, promote faster healing of injured muscular tissue, improve posture, and reduce blood pressure. Massage and bodywork are also known to promote better sleep, improve concentration, reduce anxiety, and create an overall sense of well-being. Link to my ABMP webpage: ​​https://www.massagetherapy.com/get-a-massage/kellymariemartin.

Treasured Birth, Massage Therapy will:

  • Relieve stress
  • Encourage relaxation
  • Help manage injury or chronic pain, or pain associated with pregnancy
  • Relax tight, injured, or strained muscles
  • Improve your flexibility and range of motion

Massage Therapy Encourages Relaxation

The body can produce an unhealthy buildup of hormones when we’re stuck in traffic or meeting a work deadline. Pent-up levels of the “stress hormone” cortisol can lead to sleeplessness, headaches and even digestive problems. Enter massage therapy.


Massage has been shown to decrease cortisol in the body. This allows the body to enter a relaxing rest-and-recovery mode­: an effect that lingers long after the massage is over. In fact, massage triggers a host of brain chemistry responses that can result in lasting feelings of relaxation, lowered stress and improved mood.


The Treasured Birth massage therapist offers a variety of relaxing massage therapy styles and techniques to help kick start the relaxation process. In addition to encouraging relaxation, ongoing massage therapy can reduce pain, increase energy levels and improve overall physical and mental performance. We customize every massage session to address your individual needs.

Benefits of Improved Relaxation

  • Improves mental outlook
  • Allows for better handling of everyday pressures
  • Reinforces positive attitude
  • Promotes a relaxed state of mental alertness
  • Enhances calm and creative thinking

Massage Therapy Manages Pain of Chronic Conditions

People with chronic pain often turn to massage therapy to help naturally improve their quality of life. Most people go to massage therapists to reduce pain. With a massage there is a natural release of serotonin, which is the body’s natural production of anti-pain chemicals. An aggravating factor in chronic pain can be a lack of deep, restorative sleep. Massage is very effective at increasing deep sleep. With more deep sleep, you have less pain.


Fibromyalgia and arthritis are two chronic pain syndromes that can be positively impacted by massage therapy. For people looking to naturally manage their chronic pain, massage therapy can improve quality of life by impacting mood as well as manage the pain. When you live with chronic pain, having a toolbox of strategies you turn to for pain relief is important. Massage can be a powerful tool for relaxing both mind and body.

Benefits of Managing Chronic Pain

  • Increases serotonin, which reduces pain naturally
  • Increases ability and amount of deep sleep achieved nightly
  • Increases range of motion
  • Lowers anxiety and improves mood

Massage Therapy Improves Flexibility

Muscle injuries are more common now than they were 50 years ago. That’s not because we’re exercising harder. It’s because we’re more sedentary. What’s worse, as we age our joints tend to tighten, making range of motion and flexibility even more restricted.


Massage therapy is a beneficial treatment for maintaining and improving flexibility and motion. By working on muscles, connective tissues, tendons, ligaments, and joints, regular massage can improve your flexibility and range of motion, keeping your joints more fluid and making them less injury prone.


As you can see, massage is a great way to relax stressed muscles, stimulate blood flow and improve flexibility. This includes doing regular daily stretching. One benefit of stretching is an improvement of blood circulation, which aids in illness recovery and disease prevention. Elongating muscles will also improve posture and your joints’ range of motion. Stretching and massage are even more important for someone who is physically active. Loose muscles are less prone to strains and sprains during physical activity. Additionally incorporating massage and stretching into a fitness routine will help reduce soreness after a workout. Stretching beforehand will allow greater freedom of movement when exercising and longer workout periods because it helps prevent a buildup of lactic acid in your blood. Regular post-workout massages can then aid in the recovery and relaxation process.

Benefits of Improved Flexibility and Range of Motion

  • Stimulates the production of the body’s natural lubricants to keep flexibility at a maximum
  • Enhances athletic performance.
  • Help to prevent active lifestyle injuries by staying flexible.

Massage Therapy Relaxes Muscles

We’ve all suffered from the soreness associated with an overly exuberant exercise session. But did you know that most Americans experience neck, back and muscle pain from another less-strenuous activity? Surprisingly, it’s sitting.


Chronic back pain, which is the second most common cause of disability and a top reason for missing work, can be the result of improper posture while sitting and standing.


Additionally, carrying extra weight, poor posture, and repetitive or overuse movements can put strain on the back and other sensitive areas. This strain often results in spasms, tense muscles and pain in your upper back, hips, glutes and hamstrings. So the question is: what relaxes muscles?


Massage (or muscular therapy) gets to the root of the pain by relaxing tense muscles and increasing flexibility. Massage encourages blood flow to the affected muscles, which can bring oxygen and nutrients for healing.


Muscular therapy also releases endorphins and boosts your levels of serotonin and dopamine, all hormones your body produces to help you feel good, promote healing and pain management, and calm your nerves.

Benefits of Relaxed Muscles

  • Reduces pain that results from tense muscles
  • Aids in muscle relaxation and healing
  • Relieves muscle tension and stiffness

Massage Therapy Lowers Blood Pressure

High blood pressure has more misconceptions than nearly any other medical condition. Here are some common misconceptions according to the American Heart Association:

Myth


High blood pressure has many symptoms

High blood pressure is a man’s problem

You don’t need to have your high blood pressure checked until you reach middle age.

Fact


High blood pressure has NO symptoms. That’s why it’s often called the silent killer.

High blood pressure can be anyone’s problem. In fact, women need to be aware of certain things that may put them at greater risk than men

Children as young as six can have high blood pressure. It’s a good idea to start having your blood pressure checked at an early age.

A naturally effective way to avoid high blood pressure is to receive regular massage therapy. Long-term studies have shown that a consistent massage program can decrease diastolic and systolic blood pressure; decrease salivary and urinary cortisol stress-hormone levels; and lower sources for depression, anxiety and hostility.

Benefits of Lower Blood Pressure

  • Lower depression, anxiety, and hostility.
  • Keeps stress hormone levels under control
  • Low blood pressure can contribute to lowering the odds of having a heart attack, kidney failure, or a stroke.

Massage Therapy FAQ’s:

  • Where Will My Massage or Bodywork Session Take Place?

    Your massage or bodywork session will take place in a warm, comfortable, quiet room. Soft music can be played to help you relax. You will lie on a table especially designed for your comfort.

  • Who Will Perform The Massage or Bodywork?

    Your session will be conducted by Kelly Martin, ABMP Certified Massage Therapist.  She is a professional who has received proper training in a variety of techniques. In the State of Minnesota, bodywork practitioners are locally regulated. Although no two massages are exactly alike, you may request a certain technique or modality.

  • How Will I Feel After The Massage Or Bodywork Session?

    Most people feel very relaxed. Some experience freedom from long-term aches and pains developed from tension or repetitive activity. After an initial period of feeling slowed down, people often experience increased energy, heightened awareness and greater productivity, which can last for several days.  Toxins are released from your soft tissues during a massage and it is recommended that you drink plenty of water afterwards.

  • Are There Medical Conditions That Would Make Massage Or Bodywork Inadvisable?

    Yes. That’s why it’s imperative that before you begin your session, the practitioner will ask you some general health questions. It is very important that you inform the practitioner of any health problems or medications you are taking. If you are under a doctor’s care, it is strongly advised that you receive a written recommendation for massage or bodywork prior to any session.  A referral or written approval may be required from your doctor to receive massage and body work.

  • Are There Different Kinds Of Massage And Bodywork?

    There are numerous types of massage and bodywork. Various techniques utilize different strokes, including basic rubbing strokes, rocking movement, posture and movement re-education, application of pressure to specific points, and more. Ask Kelly Martin, Treasured Birth’s Massage practitioner about the methods she uses.

  • How Long Will The Session Last?

    The average full-body massage or bodywork session lasts approximately one hour. A half-hour appointment only allows time for a partial area-focused massage session.  An example of this is a massage that focuses only on the neck and shoulders, back, or legs and feet. Many people prefer a 60 –minute to 90-minute session for optimal results and relaxation. Always allow relaxation time prior to, and after your massage session.

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Prenatal/Postpartum

Massage 

Massage therapy during pregnancy is a wonderful complementary choice for prenatal care. It is a healthy way to reduce stress and promote overall wellness. Massage relieves many of the normal discomforts experienced during pregnancy, such as backaches, stiff neck, leg cramps, headaches and edema (or swelling).


In addition, massage for pregnant women reduces stress on weight-bearing joints, encourages blood and lymph circulation, helps to relax nervous tension — which aids in better sleep — and can help relieve depression or anxiety caused by hormonal changes.

Homebirth Midwife — Doula — Lakeville, MN — Treasured Birth LLC
Homebirth Midwife — Doula — Lakeville, MN — Treasured Birth LLC
  • Relieves headaches
  • Alleviates backaches
  • Enhances sleep
  • Reduces fatigue

The Benefits to Baby of Prenatal Massage

A mother’s body reacts to physical and mental stimulation. There is an emotional and chemical connection between a mother and her developing baby. Everyone’s body and connective tissue


Contains stores cellular memories of past experiences. Those memories can affect the fetus inside the womb. These cellular memories are the inherited thoughts, attitudes and feelings that our parents had before we were ever born. Because these memories are energetic, and cellular, they can be addressed within the womb, and healed or magnified before birth.


Additionally, normal pregnancy is often a time of much emotion and anxiety, as well as happiness and excitement. A mother’s pregnancy hormones fluctuate and change throughout pregnancy. These hormones have an impact on how she feels and perceives her world each day. When an expecting mother receives regular physical support, emotional reassurance that everything is going normally and well, relaxation and the nurturing touch of massage during pregnancy, there will be a positive far-reaching impact on herself and her baby.

Massage therefore, will:

  • Relieve muscle tension and joint pain.
  • Relieve leg cramps.
  • Relieve edema.
  • Relieve headaches.
  • Relieve sciatic pain.
  • Relieve stress and anxiety.
  • Relieve symptoms of depression.
  • Improve lymphatic and blood circulation.
  • Promote hormonal regulation.
  • Promote better sleep.
  • Promote relaxation.
  • Increases muscle flexibility.
  • Bring health to your newborn.
  • Decrease maternal and fetal anxiety and depression.
  • Increase parasympathetic response.
  • Decrease maternal adrenal stress hormones (cortisol and norepinephrine).
  • Increase systemic and local blood circulation.
  • Decrease maternal heart rate and blood pressure.
  • Provides emotional support and physical nurturance.

Massage eases the load on her heart to help keep her blood pressure in check, as well as minimizing stress on her nervous system, including the sciatic nerve.


Massage stimulates glandular secretions, which helps stabilize hormone levels.


Massage can help relieve depression or anxiety caused by hormonal changes experienced through pregnancy.


Massage allows the receiver to learn relaxation skills, which are valuable in labor.


Massage provides a nurturing, soothing touch, which promotes the release of emotional and physical tension.


Massage helps a mother sleep more deeply.


Massage helps to prepare the body for delivery by loosening the pelvis and ridding the body of excess tension prior to the onset of labor.


A relaxed mother will have a better chance to carry her baby to term, and generally have a happier, healthier pregnancy.


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Swedish Relaxation Massage 

Swedish massage therapy is the modality that comes to mind when most people think about massage. As the best-known type of bodywork performed today, one of the primary goals of the Swedish massage technique is to relax the entire body. This is accomplished by rubbing the muscles with long gliding strokes in the direction of blood returning to the heart. But Swedish massage therapy goes beyond relaxation. Swedish massage is exceptionally beneficial for increasing the level of oxygen in the blood, decreasing muscle toxins, improving circulation and flexibility while easing tension.

A study conducted by the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, and published in The New York Times, found that volunteers who received a 45-minute Swedish massage experienced significant decreases in levels of the stress hormone cortisol, as well as arginine vasopressin-a hormone that can lead to increases in cortisol. Volunteers also had increases in the number of lymphocytes, white blood cells that are part of the immune system, and a boost in the immune cells that may help fight colds and the flu. Additional Swedish massage techniques include circular pressure applied by the hands and palms, firm kneading, percussion-like tapping, bending and stretching. Before and during your Swedish massage session, communication is encouraged with your professional massage therapist so that your massage is customized to your specific needs.

Pregnant Woman Getting A Massage — Elko, MN — Treasured Birth LLC
Pregnant Woman Getting A Massage — Elko, MN — Treasured Birth LLC
  • Light to medium pressure
  • Promotes circulation and lymph movement
  • Good for stress-related conditions and chronic pain

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Swedish Relaxation Massage 

Swedish massage therapy is the modality that comes to mind when most people think about massage. As the best-known type of bodywork performed today, one of the primary goals of the Swedish massage technique is to relax the entire body. This is accomplished by rubbing the muscles with long gliding strokes in the direction of blood returning to the heart. But Swedish massage therapy goes beyond relaxation. Swedish massage is exceptionally beneficial for increasing the level of oxygen in the blood, decreasing muscle toxins, improving circulation and flexibility while easing tension.

A study conducted by the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, and published in The New York Times, found that volunteers who received a 45-minute Swedish massage experienced significant decreases in levels of the stress hormone cortisol, as well as arginine vasopressin-a hormone that can lead to increases in cortisol. Volunteers also had increases in the number of lymphocytes, white blood cells that are part of the immune system, and a boost in the immune cells that may help fight colds and the flu. Additional Swedish massage techniques include circular pressure applied by the hands and palms, firm kneading, percussion-like tapping, bending and stretching. Before and during your Swedish massage session, communication is encouraged with your professional massage therapist so that your massage is customized to your specific needs.

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  • Light to medium pressure
  • Promotes circulation and lymph movement
  • Good for stress-related conditions and chronic pain

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Deep Tissue Therapeutic Massage 

Deep tissue massage is a technique that focuses primarily on the deeper layers of muscles and the fascia (the connective tissue surrounding muscles). This technique involves the massage therapist using firmer pressure and slow strokes to reach deeper layers of muscles, in order for them to release.


This particular massage is often recommended for people who need relief from chronic aches and pain, and contracted areas such as a stiff neck and upper back, low back pain, leg muscle tightness, and sore shoulders.

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Pregnant Woman Massage Treatment — Elko, MN — Treasured Birth LLC

Deep tissue massage makes movement easier. Scar tissue forms when an area of the body is injured and heals. Although the most common scars are those that result from a visible cut, sometimes they occur deeper in the body, such as when you damage muscles, ligaments or tendons. It is this type of scarring that deep tissue massage can help resolve, making it easier to move and promoting greater range of motion.


Deep tissue massage may be able to lessen pain. For example, research published in an April 2014 issue of Manual Therapy found that deep tissue massage to posterior calf muscles, along with self-stretching exercises, helped reduce participants’ pain associated with plantar fasciitis.


Deep tissue massage can lower heart rate and blood pressure. A study published in 2008 in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine involved 263 participants who reported muscle spasm or strain. Each individual’s blood pressure and heart rate was assessed prior to a 45 to 60-minute deep tissue massage, as well as after. The result was lower systolic and diastolic pressure, as well as heart rates around 10 beats less per minute.


This modem of massage is for those clients who are comfortable with a slightly more intense touch. However, deep tissue massage can also refer to gentle yet sustained pressure targeting the myofascial layer. The belief that deep pressure equals pain is a myth; however, the benefits of deep tissue massage are beyond question.

How Does It Work?

While some of the strokes may feel the same as those used in Swedish massage therapy, deep tissue massage isn’t the same as having a regular massage with deep pressure. It’s used to break up scar tissue and physically break down muscle “knots” or adhesions (bands of painful, rigid tissue) that can disrupt circulation and cause pain, limited range of motion, and inflammation.

What are the benefits of deep tissue massage? 

Deep tissue massage usually focuses on a specific problem, such as chronic muscle pain, injury rehabilitation, and the following conditions:

  • Low back pain
  • Limited mobility
  • Recovery from injuries (e.g. whiplash, falls)
  • Repetitive strain injury, such as carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Postural problems
  • Muscle tension in the hamstrings, glutes, IT band, legs, quadriceps, rhomboids, upper back
  • Osteoarthritis pain
  • Sciatica
  • Sports concerns (runners, athletes)
  • Piriformis syndrome
  • Tennis elbow
  • Fibromyalgia

According to Consumer Reports magazine, 34,000 people ranked deep tissue massage as being more effective in relieving osteoarthritis pain than physical therapy, exercise, prescription medications, chiropractic, acupuncture, diet, glucosamine, and over-the-counter drugs.


Deep tissue massage also received a top ranking for fibromyalgia pain. People often notice an improved range of motion immediately after a deep tissue massage.

What can I expect during a deep tissue massage?

At the beginning of the massage, lighter pressure is generally applied to warm up and prep the muscles. Specific techniques are then applied. The most common techniques include:


Stripping – deep, gliding pressure along the length of the muscle fibers using the elbow, forearm, knuckles, and thumbs.

Friction – pressure applied across the grain of a muscle to release adhesions and realign tissue fibers.


Massage therapists may use fingertips, knuckles, hands, elbows, and forearms during a deep tissue massage. You may be asked to breathe deeply, or move in a certain way as the massage therapist works on tense areas.


After the massage, you may feel some stiffness or soreness, but it should subside within a day or so. Be sure to contact your massage therapist if you have concerns or if you feel pain after having a massage.


It is very important for you to drink a lot of water after the massage to flush out the metabolic waste that is released as a result of the massage from your body tissues.

Will deep tissue massage hurt?

You and your massage therapist will always work as a team. You provide feedback during all parts of your massage.


At certain points during the massage, you may feel some discomfort or even some pain as the massage therapist works on areas where there are adhesions or scar tissue. You should always tell your massage therapist if you feel pain during the massage. The therapist can adjust the technique or further prep the tissues if the superficial muscles are tense. Pain isn’t necessarily good, and it’s not necessarily a sign that the massage is working. In fact, your body may tense up in response to pain, making it harder for the therapist to reach deeper muscles.


Warnings and Precautions


Deep tissue massage may not be safe for people with blood clots (e.g. thrombophlebitis or deep vein thrombosis), due to the risk that they may become dislodged. If you have blood clots or are at risk of forming blood clots, it’s essential that you consult your doctor first.


If you’ve had recent surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, or any other medical procedure, it’s wise to check with your doctor before starting massage therapy. Some people with osteoporosis should avoid the deeper pressure of this type of massage.


Massage should not be done directly over bruises, inflamed or infected skin, skin rashes, unhealed or open wounds, tumors, abdominal hernia, fragile bones, or areas of recent fractures.


If you have any condition, it’s important to consult your primary care provider beforehand to find out what type they recommend. For example, people with certain conditions, such as ankylosing spondylitis, may not be able to tolerate the pain of a deep tissue massage.


Pregnant people should check with their care provider first if they are considering getting a message. Deep tissue massage (or any strong pressure) should be avoided during pregnancy. Treasured Birth is specially trained in pregnancy massage.


Remember to communicate with your massage therapist to get the most out of any modem of massage.

Sources:

Massage Therapy for Health Purposes. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. NIH. https://nccih.nih.gov/health/massage/massageintroduction.htm.


Romanowski M, Romanowska J, Grześkowiak M. A comparison of the effects of deep tissue massage and therapeutic massage on chronic low back pain. Stud Health Technol Inform. 2012.


Massage Magazine, 2017. The Benefits of Deep Tissue Massage.


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Deep Tissue Therapeutic Massage 

Deep tissue massage is a technique that focuses primarily on the deeper layers of muscles and the fascia (the connective tissue surrounding muscles). This technique involves the massage therapist using firmer pressure and slow strokes to reach deeper layers of muscles, in order for them to release.


This particular massage is often recommended for people who need relief from chronic aches and pain, and contracted areas such as a stiff neck and upper back, low back pain, leg muscle tightness, and sore shoulders.

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Deep tissue massage makes movement easier. Scar tissue forms when an area of the body is injured and heals. Although the most common scars are those that result from a visible cut, sometimes they occur deeper in the body, such as when you damage muscles, ligaments or tendons. It is this type of scarring that deep tissue massage can help resolve, making it easier to move and promoting greater range of motion.


Deep tissue massage may be able to lessen pain. For example, research published in an April 2014 issue of Manual Therapy found that deep tissue massage to posterior calf muscles, along with self-stretching exercises, helped reduce participants’ pain associated with plantar fasciitis.


Deep tissue massage can lower heart rate and blood pressure. A study published in 2008 in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine involved 263 participants who reported muscle spasm or strain. Each individual’s blood pressure and heart rate was assessed prior to a 45 to 60-minute deep tissue massage, as well as after. The result was lower systolic and diastolic pressure, as well as heart rates around 10 beats less per minute.


This modem of massage is for those clients who are comfortable with a slightly more intense touch. However, deep tissue massage can also refer to gentle yet sustained pressure targeting the myofascial layer. The belief that deep pressure equals pain is a myth; however, the benefits of deep tissue massage are beyond question.

How Does It Work?

While some of the strokes may feel the same as those used in Swedish massage therapy, deep tissue massage isn’t the same as having a regular massage with deep pressure. It’s used to break up scar tissue and physically break down muscle “knots” or adhesions (bands of painful, rigid tissue) that can disrupt circulation and cause pain, limited range of motion, and inflammation.

What are the benefits of deep tissue massage? 

Deep tissue massage usually focuses on a specific problem, such as chronic muscle pain, injury rehabilitation, and the following conditions:

  • Low back pain
  • Limited mobility
  • Recovery from injuries (e.g. whiplash, falls)
  • Repetitive strain injury, such as carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Postural problems
  • Muscle tension in the hamstrings, glutes, IT band, legs, quadriceps, rhomboids, upper back
  • Osteoarthritis pain
  • Sciatica
  • Sports concerns (runners, athletes)
  • Piriformis syndrome
  • Tennis elbow
  • Fibromyalgia

According to Consumer Reports magazine, 34,000 people ranked deep tissue massage as being more effective in relieving osteoarthritis pain than physical therapy, exercise, prescription medications, chiropractic, acupuncture, diet, glucosamine, and over-the-counter drugs.


Deep tissue massage also received a top ranking for fibromyalgia pain. People often notice an improved range of motion immediately after a deep tissue massage.

What can I expect during a deep tissue massage?

At the beginning of the massage, lighter pressure is generally applied to warm up and prep the muscles. Specific techniques are then applied. The most common techniques include:


Stripping – deep, gliding pressure along the length of the muscle fibers using the elbow, forearm, knuckles, and thumbs.

Friction – pressure applied across the grain of a muscle to release adhesions and realign tissue fibers.


Massage therapists may use fingertips, knuckles, hands, elbows, and forearms during a deep tissue massage. You may be asked to breathe deeply, or move in a certain way as the massage therapist works on tense areas.


After the massage, you may feel some stiffness or soreness, but it should subside within a day or so. Be sure to contact your massage therapist if you have concerns or if you feel pain after having a massage.


It is very important for you to drink a lot of water after the massage to flush out the metabolic waste that is released as a result of the massage from your body tissues.

Will deep tissue massage hurt?

You and your massage therapist will always work as a team. You provide feedback during all parts of your massage.


At certain points during the massage, you may feel some discomfort or even some pain as the massage therapist works on areas where there are adhesions or scar tissue. You should always tell your massage therapist if you feel pain during the massage. The therapist can adjust the technique or further prep the tissues if the superficial muscles are tense. Pain isn’t necessarily good, and it’s not necessarily a sign that the massage is working. In fact, your body may tense up in response to pain, making it harder for the therapist to reach deeper muscles.


Warnings and Precautions


Deep tissue massage may not be safe for people with blood clots (e.g. thrombophlebitis or deep vein thrombosis), due to the risk that they may become dislodged. If you have blood clots or are at risk of forming blood clots, it’s essential that you consult your doctor first.


If you’ve had recent surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, or any other medical procedure, it’s wise to check with your doctor before starting massage therapy. Some people with osteoporosis should avoid the deeper pressure of this type of massage.


Massage should not be done directly over bruises, inflamed or infected skin, skin rashes, unhealed or open wounds, tumors, abdominal hernia, fragile bones, or areas of recent fractures.


If you have any condition, it’s important to consult your primary care provider beforehand to find out what type they recommend. For example, people with certain conditions, such as ankylosing spondylitis, may not be able to tolerate the pain of a deep tissue massage.


Pregnant people should check with their care provider first if they are considering getting a message. Deep tissue massage (or any strong pressure) should be avoided during pregnancy. Treasured Birth is specially trained in pregnancy massage.


Remember to communicate with your massage therapist to get the most out of any modem of massage.

Sources:

Massage Therapy for Health Purposes. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. NIH. https://nccih.nih.gov/health/massage/massageintroduction.htm.


Romanowski M, Romanowska J, Grześkowiak M. A comparison of the effects of deep tissue massage and therapeutic massage on chronic low back pain. Stud Health Technol Inform. 2012.


Massage Magazine, 2017. The Benefits of Deep Tissue Massage.

Hot Stone Massage Therapy 

Hot Stone Sessions are always 90 minutes in length.

  • Melts away tension and eases muscle stiffness and tension.
  • Increases circulation and metabolism, while gently warming deeper muscles.
  • Decreases stress and anxiety for a much deeper relaxation of muscles.
  • Good for chronic pain, rheumatic/arthritic conditions, fibromyalgia
  • Our professional massage therapist can incorporate a customized massage with the use of hot stones, to create a more personalized healing and relaxing experience.


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Hot Stone Massage — Elko, MN — Treasured Birth LLC
Hot Stone Massage — Elko, MN — Treasured Birth LLC

Hot Stone Massage Therapy 

Hot Stone Sessions are always 90 minutes in length.

  • Melts away tension and eases muscle stiffness and tension.
  • Increases circulation and metabolism, while gently warming deeper muscles.
  • Decreases stress and anxiety for a much deeper relaxation of muscles.
  • Good for chronic pain, rheumatic/arthritic conditions, fibromyalgia
  • Our professional massage therapist can incorporate a customized massage with the use of hot stones, to create a more personalized healing and relaxing experience.
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Additional Modems of Massage 

Reflexology

Reflexology is used in combination with other modems of massage to compliment and increase the beneficial effects. You can request that this be added to your massage at no additional expense.


  • Restorative relaxation.
  • Decreases stress and anxiety.
  • Relieves toe and ankle pain, arch pain, plantar fasciitis and common forms of arthritis.
Reflexology — Elko, MN — Treasured Birth LLC
Reflexology — Elko, MN — Treasured Birth LLC

Raindrop Aromatherapy Massage

(Only to be Utilized by Clients who are Not Pregnant)


The “Raindrop Aromatherapy Massage is a powerful, non-invasive tool for assisting the body in correcting defects in the curvature of the spine. During the years that it has been practiced, it has resolved numerous cases of scoliosis and kyphosis and eliminated the need for back surgery for thousands of people. The Raindrop Massage originated in the 1980s from the research of Dr. Gary Young, working with a Lakota medicine man named Wallace Black Elk. It integrates Vitaflex and massage, utilizing the power of essential oils in bringing the body into structural and electrical alignment.” (from the Essential Oils Desk Reference).


Raindrop Technique uses a sequence of essential oils that are immune enhancing, support the body’s natural defenses, as well as the circulatory, respiratory, endocrine, digestive, nervous, and other body systems. These oils, which are high in antioxidants, are also mood elevating and antiseptic, creating an unfavorable environment for harmful viruses and bacteria that can hibernate in the body.


Essential oils are known to boost stamina and energy, help you relax, help manage stress and frustration and promote overall health, vitality, and longevity. The principal single oils used include:

  • Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)
  • Oregano (Origanum compactum)
  • Wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens)
  • Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens)
  • Peppermint (Mentha piperita)
  • Basil (Ocimum basilicum)
  • Marjoram (Origanum majorana)

The oils are dispensed in little drops from a height of about six inches above the back, which is where Raindrop Massage gets its name. These oils are then massaged along the spine and back muscles. They are also applied to the feet.


The whole process takes about an hour and may continue to work in the body for up to one week following a Raindrop Session, with possible realignment and bodily adjustment taking place during this time.


“Raindrop Massage is not a cure-all, or a magic bullet. A healthy balanced body is the result of a well-rounded program of exercise and proper diet. Health is everything we do, say, hear, see, and eat.


The Raindrop Massage is only one tool to help restore balance in the body that will result in good health.” (from the Essential Oils Desk Reference”).

Seated Therapeutic Massage (Chair Massage)

The Benefits of Seated Chair Massage

Studies have shown that happy, healthy employees contribute to a company’s success. Decreasing stress and increasing energy has positive effects that reverberate throughout the entire organization. Our job is to help your company keep your company’s competitive edge by ensuring the well-being and health of your employees.

Did you know?

Research indicates that a 15-minute chair massage results in decreased job stress, increased alertness and increased speed & accuracy on math computations. Office workers massaged regularly were more alert, performed better and were less stressed than those who weren’t massaged.


Up to 90% of all visits to primary care physicians are for stress-related complaints. Stress accounts for $26 billion in medical and disability payments and $95 billion in lost productivity per year. Over 50% of lost work days are stress related which keeps about 1 million people per day from attending work. Health care expenditures are nearly 50% greater for workers who report high levels of stress. 40% of job turnover is due to stress.

How does Stress affect us?

Stress is a fact of life, and the work place is no exception. Deadlines, rapidly changing technology and unavoidable personal conflicts are just a few of the stresses workers cope with daily. Without time to relax and regroup, stress can build up and lead to:

  • Headaches, backaches, eyestrain, neck pain.
  • Repetitive use injuries such as tendonitis or carpal tunnel syndrome.
  • Poor Concentration, anxiety, depression, irritability, or anger.
  • Physical and emotional exhaustion, or “burn-out.”

Today’s job market places strenuous demands on our bodies and on our minds. It has been proven through extensive research that massage can consistently improve performance and productivity in the work place as well as decrease the amount of absenteeism and job related accidents (Touch Research Institute).

How is Stress is costing your company millions of dollars each year?

Stress on or off the job costs U.S. workplaces and estimated $200 billion a year in reduced productivity, accidents, compensation claims, absenteeism, employee turnover, heath insurance and medical expenses. This cost amounts to more than the after-tax profits of Fortune 500 companies and more than 10 times the cost of ALL strikes combined.

Recent studies have shown:

  • Close to 90% of all visits to Primary Care Physicians are for stress-related complaints.
  • Up to 80% of industrial accidents are due to stress.
  • Over 50% of lost work days are stress related.
  • 14% of workers say stress caused them to quit or change jobs in the previous two years.
  • Workers’ compensation awards for job stress threaten to bankrupt the system in some states.

A fast paced work environment with high demands, little chance of relief and limited control, characterize “high-stress occupations”. Recent studies reported work-related stress rates of 30 to 46 percent.


In a study of 28,000 workers in 215 different organizations, Kohler and Kamp reported that stress at work was associated with employee burnout, acute and chronic health problems, and poor work performance. In this California study, on-site massage helped to maintain employee’s job satisfaction and more, while control-group job satisfaction diminished, University of California, Davis – Medical Center. 


Many companies, (e.g.. GE, Goldman Sachs, Young & Rubicam, and American Airlines) are inviting massage therapists on-site as an employee perk and as a means of reducing stress and absenteeism. “Pressing the Flesh”, New York 31 (1): 36-40, January 12, 1998. 


At Boeing and Reebok, headaches, back strain, and fatigue have all fallen since the companies started bringing in massage therapists… Doctors are prescribing massage to help patients manage stress and pain. “The Magic of Touch”, Newsweek, April 6, 1998. 


More than 80 companies, including many Fortune 500 companies, are using massage therapy to counter such ills as musculoskeletal problems, stress, and poor ergonomic design of furniture. “Alternative Medicine Moves Into the Workplace”, Alternative Therapies 2(1): 47-51, January, 1996. 


By including 15 minutes of free massage therapy once each week, the Calvert Group, an investment firm in Bethesda, MD, reduced it’s turnover rate to 5 percent in an industry where the norm is 20 percent. HR Focus, September, 1997: 1-3. 


A growing number of businesses and organizations offer massage in the workplace, including the US Department of Justice. “The Magic of Touch”, Life Magazine, August, 1997: 52-62. 


When offered, 60% of employees take advantage of the program. Oxford Health Plans Survey, New York, December, 2000. 


On-Site massage is cheaper than vacation and childcare. On-Site massage reduces work- related stress, improves alertness, performance and productivity, and even keeps people feeling well enough to stay at work when they would rather go home. Crain’s Chicago Business, February, 1999. 


Employees that receive massage work as part of a corporate wellness program feel less stress, are more productive on the job and are less likely to take unplanned time off from work. HR Magazine, October, 1998.

Massage in the Workplace

An ideal way to bring bodywork into your workplace, a therapeutic chair massage can change the daunting reign of stress and depression for your employees at work. Since chair massage can be performed in a small space without requiring much privacy and can easily be scheduled during a 15-30 minute break, it rarely poses any logistical challenges. 


According to research published in a 1996 edition of The International Journal of Neuroscience, chair massage recipients experienced enhanced alertness, lower anxiety levels, less depression and lower levels of job stress. 


Instituting a chair massage program into your business will demonstrate you, the employer’s commitment to the health and well-being of your employees. Chair massage techniques have been shown to measurably lower depression. Benefits of bodywork done in the workplace include a decrease in stress-related employee turnover, less absenteeism, improved morale, workers more likely to cooperate and lowered company healthcare costs.


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Additional Modems of Massage 

Reflexology

Reflexology is used in combination with other modems of massage to compliment and increase the beneficial effects. You can request that this be added to your massage at no additional expense.


  • Restorative relaxation.
  • Decreases stress and anxiety.
  • Relieves toe and ankle pain, arch pain, plantar fasciitis and common forms of arthritis.
Reflexology — Elko, MN — Treasured Birth LLC

Raindrop Aromatherapy Massage

(Only to be Utilized by Clients who are Not Pregnant)


The “Raindrop Aromatherapy Massage is a powerful, non-invasive tool for assisting the body in correcting defects in the curvature of the spine. During the years that it has been practiced, it has resolved numerous cases of scoliosis and kyphosis and eliminated the need for back surgery for thousands of people. The Raindrop Massage originated in the 1980s from the research of Dr. Gary Young, working with a Lakota medicine man named Wallace Black Elk. It integrates Vitaflex and massage, utilizing the power of essential oils in bringing the body into structural and electrical alignment.” (from the Essential Oils Desk Reference).


Raindrop Technique uses a sequence of essential oils that are immune enhancing, support the body’s natural defenses, as well as the circulatory, respiratory, endocrine, digestive, nervous, and other body systems. These oils, which are high in antioxidants, are also mood elevating and antiseptic, creating an unfavorable environment for harmful viruses and bacteria that can hibernate in the body.


Essential oils are known to boost stamina and energy, help you relax, help manage stress and frustration and promote overall health, vitality, and longevity. The principal single oils used include:

  • Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)
  • Oregano (Origanum compactum)
  • Wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens)
  • Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens)
  • Peppermint (Mentha piperita)
  • Basil (Ocimum basilicum)
  • Marjoram (Origanum majorana)

The oils are dispensed in little drops from a height of about six inches above the back, which is where Raindrop Massage gets its name. These oils are then massaged along the spine and back muscles. They are also applied to the feet.


The whole process takes about an hour and may continue to work in the body for up to one week following a Raindrop Session, with possible realignment and bodily adjustment taking place during this time.


“Raindrop Massage is not a cure-all, or a magic bullet. A healthy balanced body is the result of a well-rounded program of exercise and proper diet. Health is everything we do, say, hear, see, and eat.


The Raindrop Massage is only one tool to help restore balance in the body that will result in good health.” (from the Essential Oils Desk Reference”).

Seated Therapeutic Massage (Chair Massage)

The Benefits of Seated Chair Massage

Studies have shown that happy, healthy employees contribute to a company’s success. Decreasing stress and increasing energy has positive effects that reverberate throughout the entire organization. Our job is to help your company keep your company’s competitive edge by ensuring the well-being and health of your employees.

Did you know?

Research indicates that a 15-minute chair massage results in decreased job stress, increased alertness and increased speed & accuracy on math computations. Office workers massaged regularly were more alert, performed better and were less stressed than those who weren’t massaged.


Up to 90% of all visits to primary care physicians are for stress-related complaints. Stress accounts for $26 billion in medical and disability payments and $95 billion in lost productivity per year. Over 50% of lost work days are stress related which keeps about 1 million people per day from attending work. Health care expenditures are nearly 50% greater for workers who report high levels of stress. 40% of job turnover is due to stress.

How does Stress affect us?

Stress is a fact of life, and the work place is no exception. Deadlines, rapidly changing technology and unavoidable personal conflicts are just a few of the stresses workers cope with daily. Without time to relax and regroup, stress can build up and lead to:

  • Headaches, backaches, eyestrain, neck pain.
  • Repetitive use injuries such as tendonitis or carpal tunnel syndrome.
  • Poor Concentration, anxiety, depression, irritability, or anger.
  • Physical and emotional exhaustion, or “burn-out.”

Today’s job market places strenuous demands on our bodies and on our minds. It has been proven through extensive research that massage can consistently improve performance and productivity in the work place as well as decrease the amount of absenteeism and job related accidents (Touch Research Institute).

How is Stress is costing your company millions of dollars each year?

Stress on or off the job costs U.S. workplaces and estimated $200 billion a year in reduced productivity, accidents, compensation claims, absenteeism, employee turnover, heath insurance and medical expenses. This cost amounts to more than the after-tax profits of Fortune 500 companies and more than 10 times the cost of ALL strikes combined.

Recent studies have shown:

  • Close to 90% of all visits to Primary Care Physicians are for stress-related complaints.
  • Up to 80% of industrial accidents are due to stress.
  • Over 50% of lost work days are stress related.
  • 14% of workers say stress caused them to quit or change jobs in the previous two years.
  • Workers’ compensation awards for job stress threaten to bankrupt the system in some states.

A fast paced work environment with high demands, little chance of relief and limited control, characterize “high-stress occupations”. Recent studies reported work-related stress rates of 30 to 46 percent.


In a study of 28,000 workers in 215 different organizations, Kohler and Kamp reported that stress at work was associated with employee burnout, acute and chronic health problems, and poor work performance. In this California study, on-site massage helped to maintain employee’s job satisfaction and more, while control-group job satisfaction diminished, University of California, Davis – Medical Center. 


Many companies, (e.g.. GE, Goldman Sachs, Young & Rubicam, and American Airlines) are inviting massage therapists on-site as an employee perk and as a means of reducing stress and absenteeism. “Pressing the Flesh”, New York 31 (1): 36-40, January 12, 1998. 


At Boeing and Reebok, headaches, back strain, and fatigue have all fallen since the companies started bringing in massage therapists… Doctors are prescribing massage to help patients manage stress and pain. “The Magic of Touch”, Newsweek, April 6, 1998. 


More than 80 companies, including many Fortune 500 companies, are using massage therapy to counter such ills as musculoskeletal problems, stress, and poor ergonomic design of furniture. “Alternative Medicine Moves Into the Workplace”, Alternative Therapies 2(1): 47-51, January, 1996. 


By including 15 minutes of free massage therapy once each week, the Calvert Group, an investment firm in Bethesda, MD, reduced it’s turnover rate to 5 percent in an industry where the norm is 20 percent. HR Focus, September, 1997: 1-3. 


A growing number of businesses and organizations offer massage in the workplace, including the US Department of Justice. “The Magic of Touch”, Life Magazine, August, 1997: 52-62. 


When offered, 60% of employees take advantage of the program. Oxford Health Plans Survey, New York, December, 2000. 


On-Site massage is cheaper than vacation and childcare. On-Site massage reduces work- related stress, improves alertness, performance and productivity, and even keeps people feeling well enough to stay at work when they would rather go home. Crain’s Chicago Business, February, 1999. 


Employees that receive massage work as part of a corporate wellness program feel less stress, are more productive on the job and are less likely to take unplanned time off from work. HR Magazine, October, 1998.

Massage in the Workplace

An ideal way to bring bodywork into your workplace, a therapeutic chair massage can change the daunting reign of stress and depression for your employees at work. Since chair massage can be performed in a small space without requiring much privacy and can easily be scheduled during a 15-30 minute break, it rarely poses any logistical challenges. 


According to research published in a 1996 edition of The International Journal of Neuroscience, chair massage recipients experienced enhanced alertness, lower anxiety levels, less depression and lower levels of job stress. 


Instituting a chair massage program into your business will demonstrate you, the employer’s commitment to the health and well-being of your employees. Chair massage techniques have been shown to measurably lower depression. Benefits of bodywork done in the workplace include a decrease in stress-related employee turnover, less absenteeism, improved morale, workers more likely to cooperate and lowered company healthcare costs.

Massage Add-ons 

Aromatherapy and Essential Oils

Uses essential oils extracted from herbs, flowers and fruits to naturally enhance well-being. Lively and fun, this AromaTherapy combination of mint oils spun with rosemary enlivens the mind and body. Peppermint is high in natural menthol, which aids in pain relief and cools the body while increasing circulation. Research shows that it also stimulates the area of the brain that releases noradrenalin, causing people in one study to perform tasks more effectively that required sustained attention.

Aromatherapy — Elko, MN — Treasured Birth LLC
Aromatherapy — Elko, MN — Treasured Birth LLC

For Therapeutic Care of Aches & Pains:

Lavender Garden: A foundation of patchouli, grapefruit and sweet orange help highlight two unique lavender oils. First, English true lavender is used to both reduce pain and inflammation, and act as a mild antidepressant and calming agent. Next, lavender helps support the respiratory system, aid in natural detoxification and promote restful sleep.

  • Reduces inflammation and calms the mind.
  • Promotes restful sleep.
  • Promotes circulation, helps aid tissue recovery and decreases pain.

Pure Tranquility: This relaxing blend promotes a sense of inner peace and harmony while easing nervousness, irritability, and apprehension. Known for their calming properties, lavender, chamomile and vetiver are combined with uplifting aromas of citrus and clary sage. The result of this Aromatherapy technique? Pure tranquility.


To Release Anxiety: Mint & Rosemary

  • Enlivens the body and mind and increases circulation.
  • Eases nervousness, irritability and apprehension.

Warm Paraffin Hand Or Foot Treatment And Brown Sugar Exfoliation

This treatment is only offered with special events, or within a coupon. It is also available by special request for an additional $10.00.


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Massage Add-ons 

Aromatherapy and Essential Oils

Uses essential oils extracted from herbs, flowers and fruits to naturally enhance well-being. Lively and fun, this AromaTherapy combination of mint oils spun with rosemary enlivens the mind and body. Peppermint is high in natural menthol, which aids in pain relief and cools the body while increasing circulation. Research shows that it also stimulates the area of the brain that releases noradrenalin, causing people in one study to perform tasks more effectively that required sustained attention.

Aromatherapy — Elko, MN — Treasured Birth LLC

For Therapeutic Care of Aches & Pains:

Lavender Garden: A foundation of patchouli, grapefruit and sweet orange help highlight two unique lavender oils. First, English true lavender is used to both reduce pain and inflammation, and act as a mild antidepressant and calming agent. Next, lavender helps support the respiratory system, aid in natural detoxification and promote restful sleep.

  • Reduces inflammation and calms the mind.
  • Promotes restful sleep.
  • Promotes circulation, helps aid tissue recovery and decreases pain.

Pure Tranquility: This relaxing blend promotes a sense of inner peace and harmony while easing nervousness, irritability, and apprehension. Known for their calming properties, lavender, chamomile and vetiver are combined with uplifting aromas of citrus and clary sage. The result of this Aromatherapy technique? Pure tranquility.


To Release Anxiety: Mint & Rosemary

  • Enlivens the body and mind and increases circulation.
  • Eases nervousness, irritability and apprehension.

Warm Paraffin Hand Or Foot Treatment And Brown Sugar Exfoliation

This treatment is only offered with special events, or within a coupon. It is also available by special request for an additional $10.00.