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How is medical restorative massage therapy
different from other techniques?
Medical
restorative massage therapy is a new discipline
that represents the synthesis of multiple
established techniques along with new techniques
developed at the M. T. Wellness Clinic. It is
based on the blended application of multiple
advanced massage therapy techniques with the
objective of reducing pain and restoring physical
function.
The foundations of the discipline are an
in-depth understanding of the human body, an
awareness of how the body responds to specific
passive and active massage therapy techniques, and
the application massage therapy services within
the structure of a medical model.
For the
therapist, two keys to this technique are (1) the
knowledge of when to apply which technique and
why, and (2) when to use passive versus active
applications of those techniques.
The core
techniques associated with a wide range of massage
modalities are taught in the Masters Center
program including myofascial release, trigger
point, ortho-bionomy positional release,
lymphatical drainage (Chapman’s reflex), neuro-muscular
and medical restorative. But even if you are
familiar with some or most of these techniques,
the Masters Center will take your skills to a new
level by teaching when to apply what technique,
and why in order to reduce pain and restore
physical function.
Medical
restorative massage is also different from other
techniques in that it is practiced within the
structure of a medical model. In this context,
the therapist becomes part of each client’s health
care team and they work closely with physicians,
physical therapists, chiropractors and
rehabilitative service providers to provide a
total care program to their clients.
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