About Massage

The field of body work is continuously evolving, yet much of what we practice goes back thousands of years. Holistic and alternative medicine are becoming more main-stream, making massage a more widely accepted and utilized practice. Practitioners are finding new ways to use techniques and to combine philosophies and modalities every day. We have opened our minds to find the best ways to suit our client's needs.

People are working harder, longer hours and sitting in chairs for hours on end. Computer work is especially rough on a body. We are all feeling more stress in our daily lives - it seems to have become the norm in our society. How we deal with stress can have a major impact on the quality of our lives as well as the lives of those around us. Relaxation is not an extravagance for the rich, it's a necessity in everyone's life.

Massage can be defined as:

The systematic manipulation of soft tissue, such as skin and muscle via kneading, percussion, stretching and pressure.

What are benefits of massage?

• Decreases stress
  • Pain is reduced
  • Stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system
• Relieves migraines - number of headache days is reduced
• Increases muscle function
  • Increase range of motion
• Reduces pain
• Breaks up tissue adhesions (scar tissue)
• Relieves hypertonic (tight) muscles
• Increases muscle tone (the amount of tension in the muscle)
• Increases immune function
  Increases the ratio of white blood cells. Stress decreases white cells, massage reduces stress, thereby increasing the ratio of white cells.
• Promotes circulation of blood and lymph
  • Lowers blood pressure
  • Increases blood flow to organs
  • Extrapolates toxins
• Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
  • Improves grip strength
  • Improves functional activities
  • Improves positive mood/self esteem
  • Improves body image
• Other
  • Can assist in overcoming addictions
  • Supports effective digestion and breathing
  • Reduces PMS
  • Hypertension:
    • Blood pressure is lowered
    • Anxiety is reduced
    • Hostility is reduced
• Overall therapeutic effect: reduces stress, improves sleep patterns

What can you expect at your session?

If you are a new client, the first thing we do when we meet for your scheduled appointment is fill out your client information form. You provide contact information and a brief medical history. Please allow some extra time in your schedule to complete the paper work and get acquainted (approximately 15-30 minutes in addition to your scheduled time period) so that you do not have to rush afterward. You'll want to enjoy the benefits of your massage.

We'll go through the procedure of receiving a massage and you will have the opportunity to ask any questions or voice any concerns. Now is a perfect time to ask, however you have the freedom - and are encouraged - to ask questions at any time during your session and to stop the session for any reason if you feel uncomfortable. Communication between the client and the therapist benefits both. The goal is to help you feel better - your well being is the primary concern.

We'll always discuss how you are feeling and what you hope to get out of your session.

Any information that you provide either verbally or in writing will remain confidential.

What can you do to help yourself?

• Proper Hydration
  • Maintain proper hydration by drinking plenty of fluids on a regular basis.
  • It is most important to drink extra liquid after you receive a massage.
  • Helps your body's tissues remain plump so they are less likely to become adhered.
  • Prolongs the positive effects of your massage.
  • Helps your muscles release during a massage.
  • Lubricates your joints.
• Stretch Regularly
  • Regular stretching helps your muscles stay flexible.
  • Keeps muscles in the proper tension between the bones to which they are attached.
  • Lengthens shortened muscles.
  • Strengthens weak muscles.
  • Decreases the pull of taut muscles, which can contribute to postural distortions.
• Tune-in to your body
  When you are in tune with your body, you can feel when things begin to get out of whack. You can take measures to fix things before they become serious. You can do this on your own by stretching or by seeking the help of a professional. Wake up with a stiff neck? Work it out or see your massage therapist. Let that stiff neck go and it may end up affecting your ability to hold a pencil.
• Ergonomics at the workplace
  • Work facing your computer - avoid having to look to one side or the other
  • Your chair height should permit you to sit with relaxed shoulders and have a right angle bend in your arms when they are positioned to work at a keyboard or mouse
  • When working the mouse/keyboard, your wrists should be straight, forearms parallel to the desk, shoulders relaxed - not raised or hunched
  • Be tuned-in to your body and consciously push your shoulders back to avoid rounding them
• Self-massage
• Heat applications
• Epsom salt baths and compresses
• When you are stiff and sore from over-exertion, don't favor the affected region - work it and keep it loose

To Contact innerStasis:

• Call 862-202-9474
• email
• Located at 80 Hill Street in Bloomfield, NJ just blocks from the Garden State Parkway Exit 148 View Map
• Please Note: Hours are by appointment only, walk-in clients can not be seen

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