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Do you suffer from back pain, fatigue, or a chronic condition?
Feeling stressed-out or tense? Or just need a treat?
Agape' Therapeutic was founded with one goal in mind; to help residents in the Des Moines and surrounding areas, maintain their health and feel great. Whatever your needs, we offer a complete range of massage treatments to address them.
Do you suffer from back pain, fatigue, or a chronic condition?
Feeling stressed-out or tense? Or just need a treat?
Agape' Therapeutic was founded with one goal in mind; to help residents in the Des Moines and surrounding areas, maintain their health and feel great. Whatever your needs, we offer a complete range of massage treatments to address them.
My ideal client is helping with inflammation of the Lymphatic system post surgical and individuals that suffer from poor immune system, stress, anxiety, fatigue, help with breastfeeding, migraines, chronic pain and swelling of the hands, arms, legs and feet.
My ideal client is helping with inflammation of the Lymphatic system post surgical and individuals that suffer from poor immune system, stress, anxiety, fatigue, help with breastfeeding, migraines, chronic pain and swelling of the hands, arms, legs and feet.
Who can practice massage in Iowa?
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 Iowa 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 Iowa LMT must then pass a certification exam.
What are the benefits of Iowa massage?
Clients use massage in Iowa 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 Iowa can help prevent fibrosis or scar tissue, increase the flow of lymph, and improve sleep. Iowa 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 Iowa 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.