Massage Therapy offered at Franklin General Hospital
Massage
therapy is now available at Franklin General Hospital, offered
on an appointment basis by Jan Roberts, licensed massage therapist.
Roberts is willing to make evening appointments as an option for
the convenience of the client.
Massage is one of the oldest healing arts, dating back thousands of years. Recent surveys reveal that each year more physicians are recommending massage to their patients.
Almost anyone, from infants to seniors, can enjoy the benefits of a message. Massage helps relieve the stress and tension of everyday living that can lead to disease and illness. Massage therapy has also proven beneficial for many chronic conditions, including low back pain, arthritis, bursitis, fatigue, high blood pressure, diabetes, immunity suppression, infertility, smoking cessation, depression, and more.
Jan Roberts offers several categories of massage therapy, including Swedish massage, chair massages, trigger point massages, reflexology, hot stones massage, and ear candling. Swedish massage, for instance, is the most common method used in the United States. It involves long, gliding strokes to knead and tap the muscles. This method is designed to increase circulation, which may improve healing and decrease swelling from an injury. This techniques also results in generalized relaxation. Trigger point massage is an example of neuromuscular massage, which applies concentrated pressure on trigger points of pain and passive stretching of specific muscles. Roberts advises that one know what goal is desired from the massage when choosing the type.
While massage has many health benefits, anyone with an active or chronic medical condition should consult a medical provider about the possible benefits before getting a massage
For an appointment with massage therapist Jan Roberts, call 641.210.2276.