Therapeutic Massage & Resistance Stretching is a gentle, non-invasive and unique medical massage treatment that is very effective in treating acute or chronic pain, injuries, and a wide variety of conditions. It can also be used to treat muscle tension and stress associated with postural/structural imbalances. These effects are achieved by putting your body into different stretch positions and having you gently resist the pressure from the practitioner's hand (isometrics).

It engages the muscle pulley system by stretching and releasing tight muscles in four different directions, releasing the tight muscles and relaxing them, and at the same time strengthening weak muscles. When tight muscles release, and loose muscles tighten, this creates a complete balance of the body. The technique we are specially trained in and have been using and teaching for decades engages about 186 muscles in the body's muscular pulley and lever system -- a technique that stands out above the rest because it turns on signals between the brain and the body, allowing them to connect. Special contract and release methods, as well as spindle cell techniques and facia release, bring the body back to balance by retraining muscle memory. This method of treatment is life-changing for many people and is the most natural way to work with how the body works to release tightness in the muscles.

Therapeutic Massage & Resistance Stretching / Isometric Muscle and Body Balancing is very complementary to chiropractic treatment, physical therapy, or any form of therapeutic therapy.

Through training and decades of experience, we have a comprehensive understanding of the body's muscle pulley and lever balancing system and the intricacies of how the body works. If you want to relieve pain and enhance the quality of your life with increased range of motion, flexibility, relaxation, and relief from pain, we can help. To see results typical of our clients, please explore our YouTube channel for details and a few success stories and visit the Testimonials page here on our website. You will be amazed when you experience Therapeutic Massage & Resistance Stretching / Isometric Muscle and Body Balancing for yourself. Take back your life and live again!

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Muscle imbalances are caused by habits such as repetitive motion, sitting improperly, improper lifting away from the core muscle with cumulative stress on the body, sports, and of course stress. Frequent use of cell phones and poor ergonomics of chairs, sofas, beds, workstations, and car seats are also factors.

The muscles work together by moving in pairs like a pulley system. When one set of muscles contract, its opposite muscle group has to relax. However, due to a variety of influences, some muscle groups become shortened over time. This causes them to lose the ability to release or relax. They remain tight, constricting blood flow and compressing the nerves, and this can cause pain.

At the same time, the opposite muscle groups can remain in a chronically overextended position, losing the ability to tighten up when needed. Both of these muscles are in a weakened condition, and both of these conditions can cause you pain. Because these muscles are unable to work together, it forces other muscles to try and do their job. This condition causes even more imbalances in the body, which can move the joints to the tighter side of the muscles, creating altered movement patterns and eventual joint and disk degeneration.

Isometric muscle balancing techniques can retrain the “memory” in the contracted muscle to release and stretch.

Therapeutic Massage & Resistance Stretching is the right solution to achieving a balanced body.

Which of these three choices would you select?
(1) stay in pain
(2) get some pain relief
(3) become PAIN FREE

What if we could get you pain free quicker than all the other professionals that have been treating you, and for much less money? What an outstanding benefit that would be! If you have had to keep going back to your healthcare provider(s) for months and even years without real results, then it may be time to try something new. Over the decades that we have been practitioners, Therapeutic Massage & Resistance Stretching / Isometric Muscle and Body Balancing has proven to have quicker results and greater effects than traditional massage and other modalities. More times than not, what is creating your pain are injuries due to tight or loose muscles. Your body is your best physician ... give it what it needs and it will take care of itself! This form of medical massage is complimentary to chiropractic treatment, physical therapy, or any form of therapeutic therapy. We will diligently work to help relieve you of pain in as few treatments as possible. Only a few treatments are required, as our client testimonials confirm. You won’t be coming back over and over for an indefinite period of time because we’ll get right to the root of your problem.

People are turning to our treatments for these benefits, to name just a few:

• Stress relief – according to the Touch Research Institute, “90% of disease is stress related. Stress ages us on the inside and the outside.” Eliminating anxiety and pressure altogether may not be realistic, but massage is and it has been known to decrease anxiety, increase energy, improve concentration, increase circulation, decrease fatigue and enhance the quality of your sleep. It has been known to be one of the most effective methods for achieving stress reduction. Stress decreases the immune system and massage boosts the immune system by increasing your body’s natural killer cells and decreases the number of T cells.

• Provides pain relief

• Increases flexibility

• Achieve a balanced lifestyle

• Relaxes muscles

• Increases endorphins

• Increases circulation by moving the blood through congested areas and pumping oxygen and nutrients to the tissues and organs

• Removes lactic acid and carries these metabolic wastes away from the muscles and organs

• Improves lymphatic flow

• Lowers blood pressure

• Improves flexibility and range of motion

• Relieves headaches by relaxing muscles spasms and muscle tension

• Pre/post operative or injury rehabilitation in post operative rehab of an injury. Massage can restore the natural movement and proper function

We have had great results in helping the brain-body connection with a whole spectrum of disabilities and conditions. Contact us today for a free phone consultation. We would love to help you take back your life and live again!

Since 1997, we have been treating a wide array of conditions ranging from mild to severe. You name it, we’ve probably treated it! Watch our video here for some examples. To name just a few conditions:

• Back/Sciatic Pain

• Sports Injuries

• Accident Injuries

• Rotator Cuff Problems

• TMJD

• Frozen Shoulder, Hip

• Knee Pain

• Neck Pain

• Disc Issues

• Neurological Disorders

• Fibromyalgia

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

• Strokes

• Traumatic Brain Injuries

• Cognitive Impairment

• Parkinson's Disease

• Lou Gehrig's Disease (ALS)

• Muscular Dystrophy (MD)

• Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

• Spina Bifida

• Plantar Fasciitis

• Muscle Tension

• Muscle Spasms

• Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome (RSD)

• Hypertension (high blood pressure)

• Stress associated with postural/structural imbalances

• Stress – according to the Touch Research Institute “90% of disease is stress related. Stress ages us on the inside and the outside.” Eliminating anxiety and pressure altogether may not be realistic, but massage is and it has been known to decrease anxiety. Increase energy, improve concentration, increase circulation, decrease fatigue and enhance the quality of your sleep. It has been known to be one of the most effective methods for achieving stress reduction. Stress decreases the immune system and massage boosts the immune system by increasing your body’s natural killer cells and decreases the number of T cells.

• Headaches

• Bunions, Hammer Toes

• Complex Developmental Conditions such as Autism, Asperger Syndrome, Attention Deficit Disorder, ADHD -- Autism affects the child’s development of normal language and the ability to respond appropriately to his environment. Many children with one of these conditions can have sensory and tactile system malfunctions, making them more averse to certain stimulation or sensory issues like taste, touch, sounds, noise or certain odors. Therapeutic Massage & Resistance Stretching / Isometric Muscle and Body Balancing has been known to help with sensory integration issues and can be beneficial in the reduction of withdrawal symptoms, aversion to certain stimulation or attention-deficit issues. Children who have had this therapy may stay grounded longer, stay on task easier, show less erratic behavior, and less aversion to touch or withdrawal. Many have issues with going to sleep and staying asleep -- this technique can contribute to a more restful sleep with fewer disruptions during the sleep cycle.
  

See the answer to the next Frequently Asked Question regarding benefits of our services.

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Yes and no, depending on the injury. Is something broken, punctured, or torn? This may require surgery. There may be some injuries we could help without surgery. For example: is your hip, shoulder or knee out? Is your structure twisted? Is your body out of balance? Are you feeling sciatic or other pains?

For more information please see our videos, client and professional medical practitioner testimonies and our information on what conditions can be treated. In some cases of injury, we may be the preferred stop to help direct you to the right source for help. Contact us for a free phone consultation so we can determine the next steps.

Jill has had the privilege of treating professional athletes such as NFL and NBA players, an Olympic downhill skier and an Olympic ice skater, as well as semiprofessionals in golf, tennis, and baseball for sports injuries and to improve performance. Therapeutic isometric stretching has been used for centuries in professional sports, and such stretching makes players capable of great athleticism. What better credentialing could there be than the success of professional sports?

Years ago an NFL defensive tackle player from the Philadelphia Eagles wanted to inquire with his team to see if he could get Jill on board as one of their therapists. This was a flattering offer but too overwhelming with family responsibilities at the time, so she graciously declined.

Regarding injury treatments, see the answer to the previous Frequently Asked Question .

Read more on our Sports & Fitness page.

Contact us today for a free phone consultation. We would love to help you take back your life and live again!

Elderly

Many seniors suffer from a variety of problems that affect health and happiness. We have helped enhance the quality of life, helping them to be pain-free. Therapeutic Massage & Resistance Stretching / Isometric Muscle and Body Balancing improves blood circulation, heart function, lymph flow, posture, balance, mobility, muscle tension and strength and decreases pain from arthritis or bursitis ... and produces many other benefits for the elderly.

Studies show that Isometrics may be as good for your brain as it is for your body. For example, the journal Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience examined the effects of Isometrics on Mild Cognitive Impairment associated with Alzheimer's Disease. Click here to read about it in the National Institute of Health's National Library of Medicine.

Children

Children are very resilient and can usually achieve quick results. Please visit our YouTube channel to watch videos featuring a young Spina Bifida client as well as a child whose TMJ and jaw issues were solved after a bicycle accident. Children often suffer back issues and other problems from the weight of carrying their school books, playing in sports, etc. Even serious long-standing conditions such as scoliosis can be diminished with this technique.

Special needs children especially benefit from our treatments. Complex developmental conditions such as Autism, Asperger Syndrome, Attention Deficit Disorder, and ADHD affect development of normal language and the ability to respond appropriately to environment. Many children with one of these conditions have sensory and tactile system malfunctions, making them more averse to certain stimulation or sensory issues like taste, touch, sounds, noise or certain odors. Therapeutic Massage & Resistance Stretching / Isometric Muscle and Body Balancing has been known to help with sensory integration issues, and can be beneficial in the reduction of withdrawal symptoms, aversion to certain stimulation or attention deficit issues. Children who have had this therapy may stay grounded longer, stay on task easier, show less erratic behavior, and less aversion to touch or withdrawal. Many have issues with going to sleep and staying asleep, and this technique can contribute to a more restful sleep with fewer disruptions during the sleep cycle.

Please note that an adult must be present in the room at all times during treatment of any child aged 16 and under.

Animal Massage

Just like humans, animals respond and benefit from touch. Some animals experience the same aches and pains humans have: they get muscle spasms and soreness, arthritis and muscle stiffness and pain. As a Licensed Massage Therapist, Jill also offers a special animal massage. After a massage session, you may see your animal relax more than before. Its behavior may improve and it may be more agreeable to activities that caused pain before.

Therapeutic Massage & Resistance Stretching / Isometric Muscle and Body Balancing is a gentle, non-invasive, very effective treatment. On our massage table, your practitioner (either Jill or Fred) will put your body into different stretch positions while instructing you to gently resist the pressure from his or her hand. This therapy starts at the feet and works up to the head, stimulating the brain/body response of more than 186 muscles with 4 way isometrics, spindle cell work and fascia release.

You and your practitioner will work together to learn where you have areas of pain and discomfort, tension, limited range of motion and muscle weakness. Each of our clients receives individualized, customized care. Self-care to be performed at home may be recommended, which can facilitate quicker recovery time, pain relief, and the restoration of proper balance and function. How diligently you perform your "homework" also has a bearing on how many treatments you'll need.

We will diligently work to help relieve you of pain in as few treatments as possible. Only a few treatments are required, as our client testimonials confirm. You won’t be coming back over and over for an indefinite period of time because we’ll get right to the root of your problem. The number of treatments you'll need depends on several factors regarding your condition, along with how diligently you perform your "homework" assignments for self-care between visits.

Yes! We offer a variety of types of massage therapy. Please see our Prices & Payments page for details.

COVID-19 Safety Practices

Enjoy our service provided in the comfort and safety of your own home or office. (Outdoors is an option in good weather.)


WHAT WE ARE COMMITTED TO

• Following the guidelines and requirements of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for cleaning, disinfecting, and sanitizing surfaces and for personal hygiene. We have the highest standards and strictest protocols for keeping you safe as well as for keeping us safe. Everything we use is thoroughly cleaned, sanitized and disinfected before each appointment, including our massage table, sheets, and equipment.

• At the time of booking your appointment and at the time of service, confirmation that:
  (1) we aren't sick
  (2) we have not been exposed to anyone who is sick

• Wearing a face mask from the time we arrive at your location until the time we leave.

• At the time of our arrival before we step through your door, a temperature check via a touchless thermometer. If either Jill or Fred has a temperature of 100.4 degrees or higher, your appointment will be rescheduled (with no cancellation fee).

WHAT WE ARE REQUIRING CLIENTS TO COMMIT TO

• At the time of booking your appointment and at the time of service, confirmation that:
  (1) you aren't sick
  (2) no sick person is or has been at the location where our service will be performed
  (3) you have not been exposed to anyone who is sick

• At the time of our arrival before we step through your door, a temperature check via a touchless thermometer. A fever 100.4 or higher requires rescheduling your appointment for a future time when you are completely well. Please understand there will be a cancellation charge to cover our travel time and expenses.

• Wearing a face mask from the time we arrive at your location until the time we leave. If you do not have one, a disposable mask will be provided.

The safety, health, and well-being of everyone is our top priority as we all navigate the COVID-19 pandemic together.

Please see our Prices & Payments page for details.

• Check to see if your insurance plan covers massage therapy.

• If you've been in a car accident, find out how much Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage you have available.

Let us know these details when booking your appointment.

Self-pay methods are PayPal, credit cards, debit cards, and our own Gift Certificates.

Yes! Gift certificates are a great way to give the gift of wellness to someone you care about, and also a great way to earn Referral Rewards for yourself.

When ordering a Gift Certificate for someone online or by phone, simply let us know the recipient's name, phone number, and the amount of the gift. They are available in any dollar amount and redeemable for any of our services and gratuities. (Note: Gift certificates are non-refundable and non-redeemable for cash.) You'll earn your Referral Reward after the recipient has received his or her treatment. See our Prices & Payments page for details.

Therapeutic Massage & Resistance Stretching / Isometric Muscle and Body Balancing treatments by Jill or Fred

You need to wear undergarments and loose comfortable clothing such as a T-Shirt and yoga pants, sweatpants, or shorts for optimal flexibility positions while maintaining modesty. Isometric treatments do not require disrobing -- you will be fully clothed during the entire session.

Traditional Massage by Jill Hayden, LMT

You will be under a sheet and Jill will use draping to expose only the body part she is working on at that moment, never exposing breasts, genitals, gluteal cleft, or any other body part you specify should remain covered.

If you agree to adhere to the COVID-19 Safety Practices, simply contact us to arrange an appointment. Our pricing page contains further details.

We will arrive a few minutes before the scheduled appointment to set up and so you can fill out some brief necessary paperwork.

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