MASSAGE THERAPY
Massage therapy has innumerable benefits for the whole mind and body; especially in conjunction with a training regimen. Massage helps in post-workout recovery by keeping muscles lengthened, flushing out lactic acid buildup in the body, and helping improve the body's ability to function.
There are many benefits to massage therapy aside from training recovery:
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Relieves Stress
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Encourages Relaxation
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Improves Posture
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Improves Circulation
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Lowers Blood Pressure and Heart Rate
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Increases Metabolism
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Relaxes Muscles
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Improves Flexibility and Range of Motion
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Reduces the Chance of Injury
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Shortens Recovery Time Between Workouts
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Removes Toxic Wastes (Lactic and Carbonic Acids) that Produce Muscle Fatigue
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Promotes Deeper and Easier Breathing
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Relieves Headaches
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Strengthens The Immune System and Promotes Healing
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Enhances Post-Operative Rehabilitation
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Improves Rehabilitation After Injury
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Manages Pain of Chronic Conditions
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Fibromyalgia
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Migraines
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Arthritis
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Our massage therapists offer Swedish, Deep Tissue, and Custom Massages to Fitness Options members and non-members. Descriptions of each form of massage are below.
HOURS
Reserve your appointment by calling the front desk at (802) 863-4848. You may also contact a therapist directly by email:
Have an H.S.A or Flex Account?
Through health insurance provided by your employer, you may qualify for reimbursement for massage therapy if you have a Health Savings Plan or Flex Spending Account.
OUR MASSAGE THERAPISTS
David Means
David is passionate about fitness and wellness. David is an ACE (American Council on Exercise) Certified Personal Trainer, TRX and Spinning instructor, and Certified Massage Therapist. David completed a 700-hour program to become a certified massage therapist at the Colorado School of Healing Arts in 2004. He brings a balanced approach to both massage therapy and personal/group training.
Natalie Palmer
Natalie studied at the Wellness Massage Institute in Shelburne, Vermont, and interned at Fulcrum and Elemental Massage. She’s been trained in various techniques such as Swedish, Deep Tissue, and Cupping and enjoys providing a customized experience to meet each client’s individual needs. She’ll soon be adding Shiatsu, Thai, Reflexology, Hydrotherapy, Hot Stones, and Phenomenal Touch to her repertoire.