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On Health
Healing comes about when there is a positive learning environment and a trusting relationship between you and your health practitioner. We are dedicated to providing this environment for you.

Integrative Massage and Bodywork Techniques
Ellen Thompson Women's Health Center, located on the campus of St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, and Woodland Health Center in Brighton offer a variety of healing methods to both men and women in a comfortable and soothing environment. Our therapists are committed to client well-being and self empowerment by helping people increase physical, mental and spiritual self awareness.Our therapists are nationally certified ABMP and AMTA members, and experienced professionals who have extensive training in various massage techniques and bodywork therapies. Our therapists blend various therapeutic methods to help people with issues such as muscle and nerve pain, postural distortion, repetitive use injury and prolonged stress, injury or illness.

Services Offered

• Swedish Massage: Basic whole body massage for general relaxation and stress release.
• Free Swedish Massage for Cancer Center Patients
• Hot Stone Massage: The application of water-heated basalt stones to key points on the body for relaxation or for therapeutic reasons.
• Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT): Utilizes special massage techniques, functional assessment, and stretching to treat various chronic and acute pain conditions.
• Muscle Release Technique: A unique therapy that combines stretching and compression to assist pain relief due to repetitive use injuries.
• Myofascial Work: Uses very mild pressure and gentle forms of stretching and traction to help release tension and relieve pain.

What to Expect
After evaluating and acknowledging your current health and well-being issues, we begin the healing process with a specific program designed to meet your needs. Gratutities not accepted.

Benefits of Therapeutic Massage

• Decreases pain including tension headaches
• Relieves muscle spasms and tension, increasing range of motion
• Improves body posture and body mechanics
• Increases circulation
• Speeds recovery time during injury
• Decreases stress and anxiety
• Restores a calm mind and feeling of well-being

Typical Conditions Treated by Massage Therapy

• Chronic and acute pain, back pain
• Migraine headaches
• Chronic fatigue
• Stress, anxiety and tension-related problems
• Scoliosis
• TMJ disorders
• Fibromyalgia
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Structural problems
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
• Pregnancy related issues
• Cancer related issues
• Arthritis