Rapha Massage & FSM

Clinical, Sports, Therapeutic Pregnancy Massage, and FSM Therapy

• “Clinical Massage is focused on relief from an injury, disease or medical condition and the treatments tend to be directed to a defined affected area of the body and the treatments can be more intensive.” –astm.net

• “Sports Massage is a form of bodywork geared toward participants in athletics. It is used to help prevent injuries, to prepare the body for athletic activity and maintain it in optimal condition, and to help athletes recover from workouts and injuries. Sports massage has three basic forms: pre-event massage, post-event massage, and maintenance massage”-encyclopedia.com

• Therapeutic Pregnancy or Prenatal Massage is similar to clinical massage but with a focus on issues common to pregnancy. With a therapeutic approach, not only are we taking care of trigger points, tension, swelling, low back pain, etc, but by using Muscle Energy techniques, we will help prepare the mind and body for labor and delivery.

• We utilize a variety of massage modalities while tailoring every session to the individual’s needs. Some of the modalities utilized are Effleurage, Active Release techniques, Myofascial Release, Ischemic Compression, Muscle Energy Technique, Orthopedic Massage and Structural Integration techniques, Cupping, Gua Sha.

• FSM (Frequency Specific Microcurrent) “is like a gentle nudge to your body’s natural healing system. It uses tiny electrical currents, similar to what your nerves already use, to target sore spots. This nudge can help reduce pain, inflammation, and even speed up healing from injuries.” -frequencyspecific.com