Massage Therapy

Everyone is welcome! It is not necessary to be a patient in order to receive a massage at Apple Healthcare.

Massage therapy melts away stress and tension, relieving associated headaches and muscular aches and pains. Massage therapy aids in the healing process from injury or over-use, and is an excellent form of preventive health care. Its purpose is to develop, maintain, rehabilitate or augment physical function and relieve pain. Massage therapy modalities include hydrotherapy, remedial exercise, myofasical and trigger point therapy. Massage therapy compliments chiropractic care perfectly. Hosenfeld Chiropractic and Apple Healthcare Group employs talented Licensed Massage Therapists and Reflexologists to provide a more complete care process.

Massage Therapy is Recommended for:

• Relief of chronic stress / tension.
• Relaxation.
• Relief of pain and muscle spasms.
• Headaches.
• Repetitive strain injuries.
• Sprains/strains/athletic injuries.
• Tendonitis/bursitis.
• Pregnancy discomforts/post partum.
• Postural disorders/muscle rehabilitation.
• Lymphatic drainage.
• Improved circulation.

	Jennifer Lusk, LMT, CTA, PT Tech Jennifer Lusk is a licensed massage therapist, chiropractic therapy assistant and is nationally certified through the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage. She is a member of the American Massage Therapy Association and the Tennessee Chiropractic Association. She attended Roane State Community College program of massage and graduated July 2007.
	Natalie A. Stiles Mabe, LMT, CTA, PT Tech Natalie graduated from the Center of Rehabilitative Education in March of 2006 and has been with Hosenfeld Chiropractic since April of 2007. She is Certified NCTM and is a member of the American Massage Therapy Association and Tennessee Chiropractic Association. Her education focused on myofacial deep tissue work and sports massage. She enjoys working with people through all walks of life.
	Judy Boatwright, LMT CTA, PT Tech Judy Boatwright is a Licensed Massage Therapist, Chiropractic Therapy Assistant and Phlebotomist. She was introduced to Massage Therapy in 1994 and has been practicing for 14 years. She practices healing Hot Stone massage, Swedish massage and Trigger Point Therapy. Judy has been with Hosenfeld Chiropractic for 10 years and has learned many techniques incorporating massage therapy and chiropractic care on many difficult conditions. She is a member of American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) and Tennessee Chiropractic Association (TCA).

The Different types of massage offered:

	Deep Tissue: releases the chronic patterns of tension in the body through slow strokes and deep finger pressure on the contacted areas, either following or going across the grain of muscles, tendons and fascia. It is called deep tissue, because it also focuses on the deeper layers of muscle tissue.
	Myofasical Release: is a form of bodywork that is manipulative in nature and seeks to rebalance the body by releasing tension in the fascia. Long, stretching strokes are utilized to release muscular tension.
	Sports Massage: massage therapy focusing on muscle systems relevant to a particular sport.
	Swedish Massage: a system of long strokes, kneading and friction techniques on the more superficial layers of the muscles, combined with active and passive movement to the joints.
	Trigger Point Therapy (also known as Myotherapy or Neuromuscular Therapy): applies concentrated finger pressure to "trigger points" (painful irritated areas of spasm and pain in muscles).
	Hot Stone Massage: Utilizes hot stones to relax the body and warm the muscle tissues to cause a deeper level of relaxation.