WHAT IS MASSAGE THERAPY?

Massage therapy is a type of soft tissue manipulation that includes rubbing, kneading, pressing, tapping and vibration on the muscles, using the massage therapist’s hands, to promote well-being. Some of the benefits include, increased blood and lymph circulation, increased range of motion, stimulate weak muscles, positively affect the central nervous system, reduce aches and pains, prevent or delay muscle atrophy and contracture due to inactivity and muscle tightness, and reduce stress. Massage therapy has shown to be beneficial in the treatment of many ailments and injuries. Massage has also shown positive effects in people with disabilities, improving physical, social, cognitive, and emotional aspects of their lives. Massage therapy can have positive implications for future management of certain disabilities.

WHO PROVIDES MASSAGE THERAPY SERVICES?

Massage Therapy services are provided by Licensed Massage Therapists, who also hold certifications in CPR/First Aid.

WHERE IS MASSAGE THERAPY PROVIDED?

Massage Therapy services are provided within a comfortable home-based setting for our clients with disabilities and special needs.

WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM MASSAGE THERAPY?

Massage Therapy provides a variety of positive health outcomes for individuals of all ages with physical disabilities, older adults, individuals with psychiatric disorders, pediatric patients, youth at risk and people with developmental disabilities or brain injuries.

HOW IS MASSAGE THERAPY BENEFICIAL?

Some of the general benefits of Massage Therapy include:

• Increased blood and lymph circulation
• Increased range of motion
• Stimulate (but not strengthen) weak muscles
• Positively affect the central nervous system
• Reduce aches and pains
• Prevent or delay muscle atrophy and contracture due to inactivity and muscle tightness
• Reduce stress

Specific benefits for our clients with disabilities or special needs also include:

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

• Promote relaxation
• Decrease stress and calm muscle spasms
• Increase comfort with tactile stimulation and aid in body awareness
• Promote on-task and social relatedness behavior
• Increase positive sleep habits & patterns
• Increase trust and bonding with caregivers

Cerebral Palsy (CP)

• Improve sleep patterns
• Increase or reduce muscle tone
• Improve digestion and relieve constipation
• Reduce spasticity
• Promote muscle flexibility
• Improve motor function
• Increase range of motion (ROM) in joints

Down Syndrome (DS)

• Increase muscle tone
• Promote more on-task related skills
• Provide relief from constipation and aid in body awareness

HOW CAN I GET MASSAGE THERAPY SERVICES?

Fresh Bloom offers Massage Therapy services within 1:1 community-based home setting! Fresh Bloom is a CLASS services provider for the Texas Health and Human Services Department (HHS), provider to community outpatient rehabilitation facilities, and offers direct private pay options. Please contact us for further information on your flourishing opportunities through Massage Therapy!

We can be reached by phone at 512-766-1542 or email: info@freshbloom.net