Natural Health Massage Therapy & Spa (also known as NHMT)

Massage for a Healthier Body!

How NHMT got to where it is today:• Started in October of 2006 on South Lowry

Street across from Team Chevrolet in a very small room in the back of a computer store

• In Aug 2008 we moved to our own place at 507 Enon Springs Rd, East where we had 2 massage rooms, a shower room, and a lobby

• Now located at 301 Wolverine Trail Suite 103 with 6 massage rooms, shower, spa room, waiting room, reception area, and a salon with a Hair & Esthetician services

OUR OFFICE NOW

4 of our Current Rooms

Doubles as 2

Single Rooms

Our Couples Massage Room

On Site Massages

Chair or

Table

About the Owner: Sharon Holt, LMT• I have been a Licensed Massage Therapist since February

2003. I started at Gold's Gym in Murfreesboro, TN. From there I went to a hair salon called Shear Image for 1 year. I then found a massage/spa atmosphere at Knead for Wholeness and stayed there for 2 1/2 years until I decided to start out on my own.

• In October 2006, I started with Natural Health as the head therapist and business manager and soon took over as owner.

• I am trained in PreNatal, Muscle Release, Hot Stones, Myofascial Release, Stretching, Craniosacral, and I am a Reiki Master. I have studied Fibromyalgia, DVT, STDs, Diabetes and many other conditions so that my knowledge is expanded to massage anyone who walks through the doors.

MEET OUR STAFF

•Sharon Holt – 12 ½ yrs in massage•Rachel Garner – 6 ½ yrs in massage•Kasie Dunning – 5 yrs in massage

•Devin Guidry – 1 yr in massage•K.C. Schellhammer – yrs in massage•Shelly O’Byrne – 5 ½ yrs in massage•Alisa Taylor – 1 ½ as an Esthetician

•Jessica Knowles – 15 yrs as a Hair Stylist

What is Massage Therapy?1. A Systematic manual manipulation of the body’s

tissues

2. One of the oldest and most widespread healing techniques

History of Massage

• Started over 5,000 years ago• Natural reaction to when the body hurts is to rub it• Massage is derived from 2 sources

– Arabic verb mass “to touch”– Greek word massein “to knead”

• Dates back to at least ancient Rome• Techniques have changed dramatically in the past 50

years• Sweden – early 19th century, Peter Ling – appears to be

founder of modern day massage techniques, incorporated with French massage techniques

Types of massage strokes Effleurage Pétrissage Friction

Tapotement Vibration

Massage strokes vary by Applying more or less pressure Using different parts of the hand Changing direction of the stroke

Changing rhythm and speed of application

To make sure the client is warm and in a comfortable, relaxed position.

To make sure the client is properly draped with sheets & blanket.

A hurt body part may be elevated if necessary. Massage should never be painful, except for

Friction Massage and Deep Tissue. Each session should begin & end with

effleurage. Duration depends on pathology, size of area,

speed of motion, age, size, & condition of client.

The Basics of Massage

Why is Massage Needed on a regular basis?

STRESS

CAUSES OF STRESSToo much workTime pressures and deadlinesApparent lack of supportUnclear expectationsResponsibilitiesDisruptions in normal lifeThe demands of the job Argument: with spouse,

family, friends, co-workers, boss

• Death: of spouse, family, friend • Health: injury, illness, pregnancy • Crime: Sexual molestation, mugging,

burglary, pick-pocketed • Self-abuse: drug abuse, alcoholism, self-

harm • Family change: separation, divorce, new

baby, marriage • Environment change: in school, job, house,

town, jail • Physical changes: lack of sleep, new work

hours • & #1 Money: lack of it, owing it, investing it

EFFECTS OF STRESS Tension in skeletal muscles and joints, leading to backache and muscular aches and pains

1. Break pain–spasm–pain cycle2. Evoke systemic relaxation3. Improve or stimulate local blood flow4. Reduces patient anxiety, depression, &

mental stress

HOW CAN MASSAGE HELP?

Massage therapy is becoming more accessible to the public than ever before.

As massage becomes more available, the variety of options can be confusing.

Most common question is: Do I want a Swedish or Deep Tissue massage?

Here are the Types that we have to offer:

Different Types of Massage

Swedish Relaxation Massage Uses long flowing strokes

Also commonly known as Relaxation Massage due to it being the major benefit of a Swedish Massage

Swedish massage has many benefits including increased circulation.

Because blood carries oxygen and nutrients to the tissues, it is thought to promote healing.

DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE

Most therapists also offer deep tissue massage, sometimes integrated with Swedish massage.

Deep tissue works on the muscles below the superficial muscles.

It is usually done on a specific area, especially where a client is experiencing pain or cramping from overuse.

Trigger points are what we know as muscle knots and can be responsible for pain in another part of the body.

May be found in muscles, tendons, ligaments, surrounding joints, & in the skin

May activate & become painful due to trauma

Stimulation of these points have resulted in pain relief

Trigger Point Massage

PreNatal & Infant MassageWe use the Prego Pillow

so that both mother and baby are comfortable and

do not have to move around a lot

must therefore be given in such a manner that no harm is done to the unborn baby after the fourth month of pregnancy it is

absolutely necessary that the pregnant mother only get a pregnancy massage

does wonders for the physical as well as mental fatigue that a pregnant mother is feeling

Recommended once a month for easier delivery of the unborn baby

MYOFASCIAL RELEASE

• Combination of traction with varying amounts of stretch

• Used to produce a moderate sustained force on the muscle and its fascia

•Indicated to–Lengthen fascial layers–Restore mobility between fascial layers –Decrease the effects of adhesions

Hot Stone Massage

Helps to calm the nervous system

Relieves tight and sore muscles

Uses a moist heat

Different size stones are roasted to a warm and comfortable temperature

Great for relieving stress!

More exotic modalities are becoming more available.

Thai Yoga MassageMixture of deep massage techniques and stretching

Great way to get to those hard to reach muscles

Helps to increase flexibility

It is generally performed on a mat on the floor. The client may wear loose clothing that is easy to move in.

As with other Asian modalities, the practitioner follows channels on the body where energy is believed to flow.

Reiki & Craniosacral Massage

Reiki is an ancient energy healing method that improves health by restoring balance and harmony to the mind/body/spirit

CST works by helping the body's natural healing mechanisms dissipate the negative effects of stress on the central nervous system.

Reiki Benefits:• Relieves Stress and Anxiety• Treats Chronic or Acute Pain• Energizes the Endocrine and

Immune System• Speeds Recovery from Illness

and Surgery• Releases old Patterns and

Facilitate Personal Growth

Craniosacral Therapy (CST) Benefits:

• Migraines and Headaches• Chronic Neck and Back Pain• Chronic Fatigue• Fibromyalgia• TMJ Syndrome• ADD/ADHD

Cupping Massage A method of relieving local congestion by

applying a partial vacuum which is created in a cup or cups, either by heat or by suction.

Cupping has been used for thousands of years.

Conditions which can benefit from cupping include: – Headache - back pain - joint & muscular

pain– Infertility - sexual disorders - rheumatic

diseases - hypertension– breast enhancement - bed wetting -

common colds & flu - insomnia– Stroke – fever - constipation & diarrhea -

chest pain – asthma - blood disorders

Lomi Lomi Massage

This Hawaiian head to toe continuous touch that uses several Swedish techniques in one fluid motion

Rejuvenates the mind, body and spirit by removing energy blockages and opening energy pathways within the body

Benefits include: increased range of motion and flexibility, improved posture, faster healing, slower heart rate and lower blood pressure

Unlike many massages, Lomi Lomi takes a minimalist approach with regards to towels both

on the table and on your body. The idea is to remove any barriers to the full body strokes of

the massage

• Massage is a term that generally alludes to helping a person relax

• Massage Therapy implies that the goal is to provide therapeutic benefits and it is in fact being used to alleviate symptoms of chronic ailments.

• Because of this form of massage therapy, it is now being used in hospitals as well – either in partnership with massage therapy centers or given by employed hospital massage therapists.

• Many people that have tried out this form of massage believe that the alleviation achieved is far superior to what you can expect out of different drug therapies.

Therapeutic Massagecreates partnerships between massage centers and hospitals

Only have a little bit of time?

Using Chair Massage is certainly recommended as it can drastically bring stress levels down

and also lower the numbers of stress causing hormones in the

body.

Between 5-20 minutesOn site and Off Site Options

Massage is increasingly popular in workplace wellness programs.

These programs make services and activities available to employees to

improve their overall health and wellbeing. 

Wrapping UpMassage Therapy helps to improve your health

Many states require licensing, feel free to ask your

therapist if they are licensed

You don’t have to be injured in order to enjoy a

massage

If there is an injury, massage therapy may promote

a better recovery

Many types to try, choose which works best for you

Presentation Provided By

www.nhmtsmyrna.com

SHARON HOLTNatural Health Massage Therapy & Spa