Shenandoah
Valley Massage Schools
The benefits
of massage have long been recognized in almost all
cultures. Its use is even reported on in the Bible. (Esther
2:12) "Massage techniques play an important part in
traditional Chinese and Indian medical care,"
observed the British Medical Journal
(BMJ) of November 6, 1999. "European massage
was systematised in the early 19th century by Per
Henrik Ling, who developed what is now known as Swedish
massage."
Massage is
credited with relaxing the muscles, improving circulation
of the blood, and removing toxins that have accumulated
in the tissues. Doctors now prescribe massage for such
ailments as back pain, headaches, and digestive disorders.
Most people who receive massage comment on how good it
makes them feel. According to Dr. Sandra McLanahan,
"eighty percent of disease is stress-related, and
massage reduces stress."
"Most
massage techniques have a low risk of adverse effects,"
reported BMJ. "Contraindications to massage
are based largely on common sense (for example, avoiding
friction on burns or massage in a limb with deep vein
thrombosis) . . . There is no evidence that
massage in patients with cancer increases metastatic
spread."
"As
massage becomes more mainstream, consumers are becoming
concerned about a massage therapist’s credentials,
and they should be," noted E. Houston LeBrun, past
president of the American Massage Therapy Association. BMJ
advised that to avoid unprofessional behavior, "patients
should ensure that practitioners are registered with an
appropriate regulatory body." A report last year
noted that therapists were licensed in 28 states in the
United States.
Virginia
School of Massage
2008 Morton Dr.
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 293-4031
Shenandoah Valley Chiropractic
There are a
number of alternative therapies using body manipulation.
Chiropractic is among the most commonly used alternative
treatments, especially in the United States. It is based
on the idea that healing can be promoted when spinal
misalignments are corrected. This is why chiropractors
specialize in spinal manipulation to adjust the vertebrae
of their patients.
Conventional
medicine is not always able to provide relief of lower
back discomfort. On the other hand, some patients who
receive chiropractic treatments report a high degree of
satisfaction. Evidence to support the use of chiropractic
manipulation for conditions other than pain is scarce.
Significantly,
there is a low incidence of side effects with
chiropractic manipulation by a skilled practitioner.
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Psychotherapist
Lynn Fain
Lynne Fain, MA, MSW, CSW is an experienced
psychotherapist and educator-trainer. She herself is a
cancer survivor. Lynne has taught meditation techniques
in a variety of settings: In hospitals to patients, in
homes to clients and their families and in organizations
to fellow practitioners. In her private practice she
employs a combination of psychotherapy and meditation
instruction for relaxation and pain management
For clients who have their health, she is able to
facilitate a deepening personal understanding of major
life issues for self-actualization.
Lynne is also certified in Interactive Guided
ImagerySM and has
used this exciting, ground breaking technique to aid
clients in addressing issues such as addictive behaviors
and long term and pervasive
anxiety, helping them to achieve a former more fluid
state of being.
Psychotherapist
Lynn Fain - Deep Restorative
Relaxation - CD to help Stop
Worries - Cancer Pain
Management
Pain Management - Guided Imagery
www.livinglightly.net
Shenandoah Valley Chiropractic
There are a
number of alternative therapies using body manipulation.
Chiropractic is among the most commonly used alternative
treatments, especially in the United States. It is based
on the idea that healing can be promoted when spinal
misalignments are corrected. This is why chiropractors
specialize in spinal manipulation to adjust the vertebrae
of their patients.
Conventional
medicine is not always able to provide relief of lower
back discomfort. On the other hand, some patients who
receive chiropractic treatments report a high degree of
satisfaction. Evidence to support the use of chiropractic
manipulation for conditions other than pain is scarce.
Significantly,
there is a low incidence of side effects with
chiropractic manipulation by a skilled practitioner.
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please call:
Mark Barreres at 540-984-8190
Shenandoah
Valley Homeopathy
Homeopathy
was developed in the 1700’s as a kinder, gentler
type of treatment than those in popular use at the time.
Homeopathy is based on the principle that "like
cures like" and on the minimum-dose theory.
Homeopathic remedies are prepared by repeatedly diluting
a healing agent—at times, diluting it so much that
not even one molecule of the original material remains.
Nonetheless,
when compared with the use of a placebo, homeopathic
remedies were found to have some effect in treating such
things as asthma, allergies, and childhood diarrhea.
Homeopathic products are considered quite safe, since
they are so diluted. An article published in the March 4,
1998, issue of JAMA observed: "For many
patients suffering from chronic problems that lack a
specific diagnosis, homeopathy may be an important and
useful treatment option. If used within its limits,
homeopathy could complement modern medicine as,
‘another tool in the bag.’" In potentially
life-threatening emergencies, however, it may be wiser to
use more conventional medical treatments.
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Shenandoah
Valley Acupuncture
Acupuncture
is a healing technique that has become quite popular
throughout the world. While the term "acupuncture"
covers several different techniques, it most commonly
involves the use of fine needles inserted into specific
areas of the body to achieve a therapeutic response.
Research over the past several decades suggests that
acupuncture may work in some cases by releasing
neurochemicals, such as endorphins, which can help
relieve pain and inflammation.
Some research
suggests that acupuncture may be effective in treating
quite a number of ailments and that it is a safe
alternative to the use of anesthetics. The World Health
Organization recognizes the use of acupuncture in the
treatment of 104 conditions. And a committee selected by
the U.S. National Institutes of Health cited evidence
that acupuncture is an acceptable therapy in the
treatment of postoperative pain, muscle pain, menstrual
cramps, and nausea and vomiting resulting from
chemotherapy or pregnancy.
While serious side effects
are rare with acupuncture, individuals may experience a
sensation of soreness, numbness, or tingling. Proper
sterilization of needles or the use of disposable needles
can minimize the risk of infection. Many acupuncturists
lack the medical skills needed to make a proper diagnosis
or to recommend other more appropriate therapies. It
would be unwise to ignore this lack of diagnostic skills,
especially if choosing acupuncture to help relieve the
symptoms of chronic conditions.
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Shenandoah
Valley Rehabilitation and Fitness, Physical Therapy &
Conditioning Centers
Injury is
never pleasant for the professional athlete, the weekend
athlete, or anyone participating in an exercise program
for improved fitness and overall good health. However,
when such a misfortune occurs, one typically has to spend
some time rehabilitating the injured tissues and/or
systems which suffered the over-stress. Not only is
injury a concern, but prevention of injury is also an
issue, especially as one grows older.
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