Massage Therapy
Self-care is an important part of any athlete’s training program.
At IGNITE ATHLETICS, we are proud to offer Massage Therapy, Fascial Stretch Therapy, and Cupping to our clients. Book appointments online and start feeling the difference therapy can make in your training!
Cancellation and Missed Appointments Policy:
We understand that life can be unpredictable, and situations may arise that require you to cancel and/or reschedule an appointment. To maintain the efficiency of our clinic and ensure we provide timely care to our patients, we kindly ask that you provide us with 24 hours notice for any cancellations or changes to your appointment.
Ignite Health reserves the right to charge you full price for a missed appointment or for providing less than 24 hours notice before the scheduled appointment time.
Payment of the missed appointment or cancellation fee will be processed on the credit card on file within 24 hours of the scheduled appointment time.
Late arrivals to an appointment may result in a shortened session to accommodate the next patient, and full appointment fees will still apply.
Ignite Health reserves an appointment just for you. Your attention to this policy allows us to fill your appointment with another patient from our wait list.
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Massage Therapy is the manipulation of soft tissues in the body using a variety of techniques. There are many types of massage practiced around the world with the most common being Swedish Massage Therapy. Registered Massage Therapists are trained in the principles of anatomy, physiology, pathology, massage theory, and practical uses of massage. They also study stretching techniques, remedial exercise, and gentle mobilization.
Massage Therapists are not trained to diagnose, however, working with numerous other health care professionals such as dentists, doctors, chiropractors, and physiotherapists their techniques are extensively viewed as an effective means of treating soft tissue pain and disability and for their value in preventative care. Massage Therapy sessions are most commonly booked in 30, 45, 60, and 90-minute time frames.
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Among other benefits, massage can:
Alleviate back pain and improve range of motion
Enhance immunity by stimulating lymph flow—the body's natural defense system
Exercise and stretch weak, tight, or atrophied muscles
Help athletes prepare for and recover from strenuous workouts
Reduce scar tissue
Improve circulation and decrease swelling
Increase serotonin levels
Increase joint flexibility
Help with the treatment of insomnia
Alleviate headaches and migraines
Reduce stress and promote an overall sense of well-being
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Fascia is the connective tissue system of the body that wraps around and connects every muscle, nerve, and organ. It is the most prevalent tissue in your body and connects to and influences every system. It responds 3x faster than the nervous system and has 10x more sensory receptors than muscle!
47% of your flexibility is locked up in your joint capsule
42% of your flexibility potential is in your fascia
Fascial Stretch Therapy (FST) is a form of assisted stretching developed by Ann and Chris Fredrick of the Stretch to Win Institute. It addresses the body as a connected unit and stretches an entire fascial net as opposed to an individual muscle. Designed to be pain-free it helps to de-regulate the nervous system and eliminate muscle guarding which improves the mobility of your nerves and flexibility of your muscles and fascia. The first research into the effects of FST commenced in 1997 with founder Ann Frederick’s thesis, found at www.stretchtowin.com. Current research on the effects of FST on chronic low back pain is being conducted with a team at the University of Arizona Medical School in Phoenix. FST is also based on the extensive science resources found at www.fasciaresarchsociety.org.
What does that mean for you?
Stretching can help reduce and eliminate tight muscles
Stretching can reduce and eliminate stiff joints
Stretching improves your circulation
Stretching makes you stronger
Stretching can reduce pain