New Location is in Zimmerman. Please call for appointments and direction 763-389-4788 |
| Hours: Mondays 9:00am to 5:00pm Tuesdays 1:00pm to 8:00pm Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays are 9:00am to 8:00pm. Saturdays & Evening by appointment only |
Why Get a Massage? Therapeutic massage is more than a good back rub! Those who receive a massae at Flanigan & Associates Massage & Bodywork can expect relief from physical and emotional stress, increased circulation and mobility, as well as injury prevention for athletes. Massage is a great complement when used with other treatments sucsh as Physical Therapy, Chiropractic Care, Counseling and more. | What is in the therapy rooms? Our therapy room is set up to make you feel relaxed. When you walk into the room you will find the room with relaxing music playing. The low lighting will still let you see that the massage table is set for your comfort with sheets and a comforter to cover the contour body cushions. The tables are heated to finish off the package for a relaxing atmosphere. |
Pricing for Massage Full Body Massage 1 ½ hours
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.... $74.81 Four 1 hour Massage Package Special ..$200.93
Extras available with a massage: ScreaminFeet (Exfoliating scrub) ....$16.03 Lavender Facial Towel Wrap . ...$16.03
Hot Stones used on the back.........................$16.03 Special Techniques and Therapies 60 Minutes
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..$80.16 Achy Breaky Hands or Feet 30 Minutes Hands . .$42.75 30 Minutes Feet .. ........ ...$42.75 1 hour Hands & Feet .... ... ..$58.78 Ear Coning .$42.75 These prices do include Tax. |
| ___________________________________________________________________ Come and try out our relaxation machines! Hydro Table You stretch out on this table and the water jets pulsate on you upper & lower back, shoulders and neck. This is a great option to those days you don't have time for a body massage. Great for a quick 10-15 minutes session. Ion Detox Foot Bath The health benefits of negative Ions are well known. When water is ionized and split into H+ and OH ions (and sometimes into H3)+ and H202 ions), these ions are able to enter the body through the 4,000 large pores of the feet. Then the circulatory and lymphatic systems transport the ions throughout the body. These ions neutralize oppositely charged toxins in the cells that are normally slow to exit the body. In this way, all the body's organs can become energized and stimulated to function optimally. the body then rids itself of these toxins through its normal processes of urination, defecation, and sweating. Chi Machine Using the Chi Machine is simple: Lie on your back and put your ankles in the grooves of the footrest on top of the machine. Then set the timer switch to activate the Chi Machine for the number of minutes desired. The footrest will begin to move back and forth, carrying your feet briskly from side to side. The movement will carry up through your legs and torso, throughout your entire body, causing you to wiggle back and forth like a fish swimming in water. All you do is relax and breathe deeply, letting the machine rock you gently but firmly for a maximum of 15 minutes. When the time is up, remain lying down for another 2 to 5 minutes, enjoying the remarkable afterglow.....Chi.....as it moves throughout your body. FIR Hothouse FIR is capable of penetrating deep into the human body. It can gently and delightfully elevate the body's temperature. When it does so, it helps to expand capillaries, which stimulates blood circulation. This increases the body's energy reserve, and accelerates the metabolic exchange between blood and body tissue. That's not all! FIR can actually increase the body tissue's regenerative ability. It also reduces abnormalities in nervous system and help the autonomous system function properly. Needless to say, now that FIR's outstanding properties are gaining worldwide recognition and acclaim, we are beginning to see it appear in a wide variety of medical applications. Electro Reflex Energizer Use the ERE to promote your well-being. Just 5-30 minutes a day with your ERE will help your feet feel better, further relax and revitalize your entire body. Foot massage promotes the circulation of your blood while loosening tense muscle tissues. Unwind with the ERE and feel low frequency acupressure "fingers" gently massaging the bottoms of your feet as you drift into complete relaxation. _____________________________________________________________________________ |
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History of Massage
Touch was the earliest form of communication. Massage is believed to have been among the first healing arts practiced by humans.Massage therapy is a practice that dates back thousands of years. There are many types of massage therapy; all involve manipulating the muscles and other soft tissues of the body. In 460 B.C. the father of Western medicine, Hippocrates, wrote about the importance of massage in the practice of medicine. "The physician must be experienced in many things but assuredly in rubbing, for rubbing can bind a joint that is too loose, and loosen a joint that is too rigid." Massage is considered to be one of the oldest health practices. It is mentioned in Chinese texts that date back 4,000 years. The Yellow Emperor's Classic of Internal Medicine, a Chinese text from 2,500 BC references the importance of massaging the skin and flesh. The ancient Egyptians took particular care of their feet. Some hieroglyphs portray people receiving foot massage, and brought the practice to Japan. Eventually this form of massage became what we know as Shiatsu. Starting in about 800 B.C., massage was being practiced in Greece. Olympic athletes used massage to keep there muscles in shape. In the 1960's and 1970's massage experienced a resurgence in the US as it was embraced by the flower child generation. During the time all nurses in the United States were trained in massage to help speed patient's healing, relieve pain and aid in sleep. 1. Pick Your Spot: You don't have to massage the part of the body that hurts most. If you're shy about letting a friend touch your aching lower back, for instance, she could help by massaging your shoulders instead. This is because massage creates chemical changes that reduce pain and stress throughout the body. One way it does this is by reducing a brain chemical called substance P that is related to pain. In a TRI study, for example, individuals with a form of muscle pain called Fibromyalgia showed less substance P in their saliva (and they reported reduced pain) after a month of twice-weekly massages. 2. De-Stress, Stay Healthy: Massage may boost immunity. Several studies have measured the stress hormone called cortisol in subjects' saliva before and after massage sessions, and found dramatic decreases. Cortisol, which is produced your stress levels and hence the cortisol in your body, it may help you avoid getting a cold or another illness while under stress. 3. Blood Pressure Benefits: Massage reduces hypertension, suggests a good deal of research. This may be because it stimulates pressure receptors that prompt action from the vagus nerve, one of the nerves that emerges from the brain. The vagus nerve regulates blood pressure, as well as other functions. In a 2005 study at the University of South Florida, hypertension patients who received 10 massages of 10 minutes each over three weeks showed significant improvements in blood pressure compared to a control group who simply rested in the same environment without any massage. |
__________________________________________________________________________ Massage is not just a luxury as some would assume. Although the staff at Flanigan & Associates Massage & Bodwork will make your experience very luxurious. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
Gift Certificates Gift Certificates are offered all year round for all occasions. Give them for Holidays, Anniversaries, Birthdays, Thank you, Good Job and many more. You can purchase a gift certificates for any treatments or any $ dollar amount you wish. We have many treatments to choose from and it may be hard to choose just one. We have treatments for the entire family and what better gift than to have a stress free hour for just you! |