Massage Therapists near Shaker Heights, OH

Photo of George F. Kroto, Massage Therapist in Shaker Heights, OH
George F. Kroto
Massage Therapist, BA, LMT
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South Euclid, OH 44121
Therapeutic Deep-Tissue Massage Incorporating Stretching to Increase Range of Motion under Guidance of and Licensed by the State Medical Board of Ohio. I work best with individuals who are interested in working on themselves... in taking an active part in the process. Appointments then are a sharing of information, based on what we find going on in your body, that will allow you to fine tune what you're doing and get more quickly to your goal. I gear my level of touch to the needs of my client so you never need be concerned that you will be overwhelmed.
Therapeutic Deep-Tissue Massage Incorporating Stretching to Increase Range of Motion under Guidance of and Licensed by the State Medical Board of Ohio. I work best with individuals who are interested in working on themselves... in taking an active part in the process. Appointments then are a sharing of information, based on what we find going on in your body, that will allow you to fine tune what you're doing and get more quickly to your goal. I gear my level of touch to the needs of my client so you never need be concerned that you will be overwhelmed.
(216) 291-5040 View (216) 291-5040
Photo of Ed Deighton, L.M.T., Massage Therapist in Shaker Heights, OH
Ed Deighton, L.M.T.
Massage Therapist, LMT
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Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
Whether you are seeking relaxation or therapeutic massage, it is important to choose an experienced and caring health professional. I am now in my eighth year of practice, licensed by the state medical board of Ohio and insured by the American Massage Therapy Association. My knowledge of keeping the human body at optimal health is further enhanced by my experiences as a nursing student at Walsh University in North Canton.
Whether you are seeking relaxation or therapeutic massage, it is important to choose an experienced and caring health professional. I am now in my eighth year of practice, licensed by the state medical board of Ohio and insured by the American Massage Therapy Association. My knowledge of keeping the human body at optimal health is further enhanced by my experiences as a nursing student at Walsh University in North Canton.
(330) 282-6900 View (330) 282-6900
Who can practice massage in Shaker Heights?
Most states have licensing requirements that must be met before a practitioner (a 'masseuse' or 'masseur') can use the title 'Massage Therapist', and some states require a license to practice any form of massage. Licensed Massage Therapists in Shaker Heights have obtained the highest level of authentication. They must complete academic coursework in anatomy and physiology, as well as on the application of massage and bodywork, business and ethics, and specialized massage techniques. The Shaker Heights LMT must then pass a certification exam.

What are the benefits of Shaker Heights massage?
Clients use massage in Shaker Heights because it relieves pain from muscle aches and sprains, muscle injuries and other causes of pain. It reduces stress and helps clients relax, and can decrease feelings of anxiety and depression by stimulating the release of endorphins and serotonin. Massage therapy in Shaker Heights can help prevent fibrosis or scar tissue, increase the flow of lymph, and improve sleep. Shaker Heights massage therapy can help rehabilitate sports injuries.

How does massage work?
Massage involves working and acting on the body using pressure from the hands, fingers, elbows, knees, forearm, or feet of the massage therapist. The Shaker Heights massage therapist focuses on muscles, tendons, ligaments, myofacia, skin, joints, or other connective tissue, as well as lymphatic vessels, or organs of the gastrointestinal system.