Nelson County Health System P O Box 367 McVille, ND 58254 701.322.4328
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| Lori Nichols, LMT Appointments: 701.322.2022 |
What is "Massage"? Massage is the systematic manual or mechanical manipulations of the soft tissues
of the body for therapeutic purposes.
What are the benefits of massage? Massage has direct psychological and physiological benefits.
Physically, massage increases metabolism, hastens healing, relaxes and refreshes the muscles, and improves
the detoxifying functions of the lymphatic system. Massage helps to prevent and relieve muscle cramps
and spasms and improves circulation of blood and lymph, thereby improving the delivery of oxygen and
nutrients to the cells as it enhances the removal of metabolic wastes. The physiological effects of massage
will vary according to the intent with which it is given, the selection of techniques used, and the condition of
the client. Depending on the type and manner of manipulation, a sense of mild relaxation, stimulation, or
refreshment may follow massage.
How long does a massage take? Basic guidelines are:
Do I have to take off all my clothes? NO. You undress down to your comfort level. The therapist
only uncovers the area of the body that is being worked on.
of the body for therapeutic purposes.
What are the benefits of massage? Massage has direct psychological and physiological benefits.
Physically, massage increases metabolism, hastens healing, relaxes and refreshes the muscles, and improves
the detoxifying functions of the lymphatic system. Massage helps to prevent and relieve muscle cramps
and spasms and improves circulation of blood and lymph, thereby improving the delivery of oxygen and
nutrients to the cells as it enhances the removal of metabolic wastes. The physiological effects of massage
will vary according to the intent with which it is given, the selection of techniques used, and the condition of
the client. Depending on the type and manner of manipulation, a sense of mild relaxation, stimulation, or
refreshment may follow massage.
How long does a massage take? Basic guidelines are:
- 30 minutes to work a specific area/areas
- 60 minutes for a full body which includes back, face/scalp, neck/shoulders, arms/hands, front and
back of legs/feet, - 90 minutes provides greater attention to those areas covered in a full body massage
EVERY massage can be tailored to the needs of the client.
Do I have to take off all my clothes? NO. You undress down to your comfort level. The therapist
only uncovers the area of the body that is being worked on.