About your massage therapist

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Clients choose RAPID because of the rapid response to treatment. This helps active individuals get back to life. RAPID is ideal for both acute and chronic conditions. Some conditions that can be quickly resolved with RAPID-NFR include: 

Headaches/Migraines, Back pain, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Shin splints, Shoulder pain, Sciatica, Plantar Fasciitis, Knee problems, Tennis/Golfers Elbow, Whiplash, TMJ, Frozen shoulder, Bursitis, Bunions, Arthritic joints, Neurological Hypersensitivity and so much more. 

RAPID NFR offers refreshing change quickly with longer lasting improved results thus requiring less or no more treatment sessions.   Curious about the science behind RAPID NFR treatments? Let me know and I will direct you to the reference list.  

Often therapists will discover abnormal soft tissue during treatments from childhood injuries in adult clients. Though many painful conditions appear to have an insidious onset, very often they are a by-product of an old possibly minor injury where, due to unforeseen factors, full healing was restricted. Biopsies on these areas have shown the tissue to contain concentrations of neuroimmunological factors, or the “chronic artifacts of inflammation”, these once healing cells are now known to be highly sensitizing to the nervous system often causing pain and dysfunction. By applying RAPID, we can flush these areas, cause an increase in endogenous opioids and cannabinoids as well as create an influx of neuropeptides that are known to destroy these neuroimmunological factors which in turn desensitizes the nervous system.

For reasons mentioned in the prior old injury question, it is very helpful for a therapist to be aware of all past injuries, surgeries and/or trauma which you may have experienced over the years. Traumatic emotional experiences, such as PTSD, abuse, child birth, grief and/or tattoos, could also have a cause effect with physical dysfunction and pain. Traumatic details are not necessary to describe to the therapist. The approximate date of occurrence and type of trauma/injury is beneficial information for assessment. These past occurrences often present physical dysfunction during the treatment process. The therapist will assess, treat secondary conditions while continuing to search and rectify the main source. It's like following a road map for the human body and their life experiences.    

RAPID treatment is done with the client fully clothed in active (yoga) wear - No jeans, belts, bulky thick clothing with large elastic bands and/or pockets. Clothing worn for this treatment should be comfortable and flexible for client movement and fabric thin enough so the therapist can feel for obstructed tissue on the body.  No sheets or lotion are used either. The therapist will use a combination of hands on palpation, examination and treatment to assess the soft tissues while evaluating the texture, tightness and movement of muscles, fascia, tendons, ligaments and nerves. Hypersensitive areas are treated by combining precisely directed depth and tension with very specific client movements.

View Wellness Journey Blog on RAPID added April 7, 2024

 RAPID sessions may be uncomfortable. This occurs as the neurological system is being stimulated to restore normal function. It could be described as a "spicy" treatment compared to a general swedish massage. Both treatment styles would vary on how each individual responds and feels post treatment. Feed back discussed with your therapist is important to maintain successful progress at your comfort. The hands on therapy may have moments of recreating your symptoms but it is short, quick and often disappears during the first session. After a RAPID session you may feel physical fatigue and possible delayed onset muscle soreness. Your body has been restored to allow it to naturally heal itself for the next 72 hours and home care recommendations will be provided by your therapist. 

RAPID NFR is ideal for individuals living with chronic pain/conditions and/or those who have limited range of motion affecting their active daily living or athletic performance. This treatment has provided astounding documented results for many clients living with varied conditions. If you suffer daily with chronic pain and/or limited movement affecting your lifestyle, this could be a game changer to get you back to living life.

RAPID NFR is not a cure or fix for existing medical conditions. It treats the central nervous system to address the body’s perception of threat and danger while bringing the brain to safety. Clients who have experienced this will often call it "magic".