The National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork requires clinical massage therapists, or L.M.T.'s, to pass a standardized exam following rigorous training, and demonstrate their proficiency in core massage techniques to be a Licensed Massage Therapist. Professionals must abide by a strict code of ethics, and re-apply for certification every two years.

Specialized training for a licensed massage therapist for use of localizing massage techniques like sports massage, Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, and other comprehensive manipulation techniques can include specializations for pregnancy, soft tissue neuromuscular massage or "trigger point", and chronic pain, sciatica, fibromyalgia, headaches & migraines, and TMJ.

When clinical massage therapists administer these techniques or modalities in our clinical setting you know you are receiving excellent services that promote your best possible health.

Swedish Massage - Four basic strokes used are efflourage, pertissage, tapotement, and vibration. Massage modality performance of these strokes are in the direction of circulation to the heart muscle.

Shiatsu - Origination in Japan; restores proper balance and coordination, while integrating the circulatory, digestive, muscular, and skeletal systems healthy function using pressure applied to specific parts of the body.

Pregnancy Massage - Should not be used for relief for severe swelling, pregnancy induced high blood pressure, preeclampsia, or a high risk pregnancy. Practitioners have taken specialized classes to learn safe ways to help expectant mothers with normal pregnancies, to relieve the typical aches and pains associated with baby weight gain in their back, shoulders and neck related to carrying their babies.

To schedule a Massage Therapy appointment, call Citrus Ride Health Center today.