what is holistic massage?
Holistic Massage is a therapeutic treatment that applies
holistic philosophy to medical massage. The term 'holistic'
essentially means 'whole body.' The holistic approach to
health and wellness addresses the entirety of a person,
not just one aspect of their wellness. Holistic philosophy
believes everything about a person is interconnected.
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find the source
Quite often, an area of discomfort, a hurt back or a sore neck for instance, is not the root cause of that discomfort. Neighboring muscles, joints, nerves etc are more likely to be the cause. Sometimes, it is very clear where the source of discomfort is coming from. Other times, especially with older injuries, the path may not be as obvious. Holistic massage can help to unravel that mystery, no matter how complex.
How a person feels emotionally and manages their stress can also dramatically impact their physical well being. Holistic massage takes this into consideration as well. The intention is to observe how stress could be impacting your health, and offer some ideas for addressing that.
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setting goals
​Holistic massage is designed to achieve health related goals and intentions. Examples include recovery from a recent injury or surgery, pain management or stress reduction.
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Your first appointment includes a full intake and some extra time to discuss the reason of your visit. We then sculpt a plan tailored to fit your needs and comfort level. Sessions can be performed fully clothed in loose fitting clothing, or undressed under sheets and blankets like traditional massage.
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The intention is to meet you at your comfort level, address all of your concerns, and work with you towards achieving and exceeding all of your health related goals.
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practitioner bio
My name is Tyler, and I attended the Center for Natural Wellness School of Massage Therapy in 2009. Upon graduation, I performed massage in many settings including spas, fitness centers, medical offices, and even professional athletic venues.
It quickly became clear that my passion was helping people overcome chronic and acute injuries, so in 2010, Saratoga Holistic Massage was founded with that intention.
Over the years I have studied and continue to study several different forms of therapy to continually expand my ability to help others. If you have any questions about me or my practice please feel free to reach out.
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