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For many people, massage -- one of the oldest forms of medical therapy -- Massage therapy is one of the least non invasive therapies and can provide lasting relief without negative side effects. Massage is a great way to relieve stress, relax and rejuvenate as well as effective to relieve muscle pain. I have found that by incorporating stretching in both my relaxation massages as well as deep tissue increases relaxation, decreases stress both mentally and physically, as well as reduces muscle pain leaving the client feeling relaxed and rejuvenated.
For many people, massage -- one of the oldest forms of medical therapy -- Massage therapy is one of the least non invasive therapies and can provide lasting relief without negative side effects. Massage is a great way to relieve stress, relax and rejuvenate as well as effective to relieve muscle pain. I have found that by incorporating stretching in both my relaxation massages as well as deep tissue increases relaxation, decreases stress both mentally and physically, as well as reduces muscle pain leaving the client feeling relaxed and rejuvenated.
Who can practice massage in Montana?
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 Montana 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 Montana LMT must then pass a certification exam.
What are the benefits of Montana massage?
Clients use massage in Montana 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 Montana can help prevent fibrosis or scar tissue, increase the flow of lymph, and improve sleep. Montana 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 Montana 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.