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Jeanne McClung, BBA, LMT
Integrated Bodywork
John F. Barnes Myofascial Release
Therapeutic Massage
and Energy healing
Serving Atlanta/Roswell for 26 years
My commitment as a wellness provider is to create a safe and healthy environment.
In our office, we treat some clients who may be immune compromised. We will continue to wear masks, use HEPA filters in the rooms, open windows where possible and disinfect thoroughly between clients.
The nature of our work is to be in close contact for 60 to 90 minutes with our clients and because of the contagious nature of the covid 19 virus and its variants we have instituted the following to ensure everyone's wellbeing and peace of mind and ask that you wear a mask into our office.
* We are fully vaccinated and boosted.
* HEPA Air Purifier in each treatment room which cleans the air every 15 minutes.
* Disinfecting each treatment room, the bathroom and waiting room with an EPA approved Medical Grade Disinfectant on all surfaces between clients.
* As I have always done, fresh linens between clients as well as strict hygienic practices that I have always followed - thoroughly washing hands, arms, elbows completely between clients and before and after sessions.
* Extended the time between clients to allow for increased cleaning and disinfecting and room and opening the windows as weather permits.
* If you have been exposed to someone who has covid 19 or have symptoms yourself - of covid, a cold, sinus or any kind of respiratory symptoms, please cancel your appointment - There will be no penalty charge for cancellation in this case.
Relaxation Massage
Who living today cannot benefit from more relaxation and Stress Relief?
The Benefits of Improved Relaxation:
Improves mental outlook
Allows for better handling of pressure
Reinforces positive attitude
Promotes relaxed states of mental alertness
Enhances calm and creative thinking
Massage therapy is a proven, non invasive way to reduce chronic stress levels in the body. Dozens of studies have shown the effectiveness of massage therapy in reducing stress and millions of people avail themselves to the services of massage therapists to treat stress. Using massage to reduce stress is natural and safe and unlike some forms of alternative therapies, massage therapy is a proven discipline within the medical community with scientific evidence supporting the use of massage for stress management.
Stress is your body’s way of responding to a physical or emotional demand. Everyone experiences increased stress levels at one time or another. In fact, the body’s ability to react to stressful situations and deal with threats is critical to our survival. However, when one is under long term stress caused by ongoing situations such as work or family problems, financial concerns, etc. the body will be in a constant heighten state – a state which has harmful effects on many bodily systems including the immune system, cardiovascular system, endocrine system, reproductive system, etc.
Massage therapy can definitely help reduce stress levels.
According to The Franklin Institute web site on the human brain and stress, “Massage releases endorphins that calm the peripheral nervous system.”
The Mayo Clinic website identifies massage as a valid medical method to reduce stress and pain. It goes on to say, “Massage reduced anxiety in depressed children and anorexic women. It also reduced anxiety and withdrawal symptoms in adults trying to quit smoking.”
In fact there are many studies that have proven the effectiveness of massage in reducing stress in various situations:
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In October 2008 the journal Psychooncology published a study entitled, “Massage in patients undergoing intensive chemotherapy reduces serum cortisol and prolactin.” The conclusion of the study stated, “…a significant reduction in cortisol (stress hormone) could be safely achieved through massage, with associated improvement in psychological well-being.”
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In May 2008 The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry published a study entitled, “Pilot study evaluating the effect of massage therapy on stress, anxiety and aggression in a young adult psychiatric inpatient unit.” The study concluded that “Massage therapy had immediate beneficial effects on anxiety-related measures.”
For the same reasons that a massage is relaxing, it can also soothe anxiety and depression. Massage reduces levels of the stress hormone cortisol, resulting in lifted spirits and often lower blood pressure. It can also boost the neurotransmitters serotonin and dopamine, which are involved in depression.
Massage can improve Sleep. If you've ever dozed off on a massage table, you don't need to be convinced that a massage can promote healthy sleep. A number of studies have examined this link, and chalk it up to massage's affect on delta waves, the kind of brain waves connected to deep sleep, according to Health magazine.
Massage can Boost Immunity. Multiple studies, although often small, have linked massage to better functioning of the immune system. In one 2010 study, researchers found massage increased a person's
disease-fighting white blood cells. The stress-reducing powers of massage can also help keep you healthy.
