Massage Therapists in 85044

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Karen McGhee
Massage Therapist, LMT, CMMT
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Phoenix, AZ 85044
I provide both mobile and in office therapy. As part of my practice and philosophy, I strive to both educate and empower clients to assist them in the healing process by providing medical massage. This type of massage provides relief for individuals suffering from medical issues, including pre and post surgical procedures. These specialties help with stress and pain management, and encourages an over all well being.
I provide both mobile and in office therapy. As part of my practice and philosophy, I strive to both educate and empower clients to assist them in the healing process by providing medical massage. This type of massage provides relief for individuals suffering from medical issues, including pre and post surgical procedures. These specialties help with stress and pain management, and encourages an over all well being.
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Who can practice massage in 85044?
Most states have licensing requirements that must be met before a practitioner (a 'masseuse' or 'masseur') can use the title 'Massage Therapist', and some states require a license to practice any form of massage. Licensed Massage Therapists in 85044 have obtained the highest level of authentication. They must complete academic coursework in anatomy and physiology, as well as on the application of massage and bodywork, business and ethics, and specialized massage techniques. The 85044 LMT must then pass a certification exam.

What are the benefits of 85044 massage?
Clients use massage in 85044 because it relieves pain from muscle aches and sprains, muscle injuries and other causes of pain. It reduces stress and helps clients relax, and can decrease feelings of anxiety and depression by stimulating the release of endorphins and serotonin. Massage therapy in 85044 can help prevent fibrosis or scar tissue, increase the flow of lymph, and improve sleep. 85044 massage therapy can help rehabilitate sports injuries.

How does massage work?
Massage involves working and acting on the body using pressure from the hands, fingers, elbows, knees, forearm, or feet of the massage therapist. The 85044 massage therapist focuses on muscles, tendons, ligaments, myofacia, skin, joints, or other connective tissue, as well as lymphatic vessels, or organs of the gastrointestinal system.