Massage Therapists near Fredericksburg, VA
The Wright Touch, LLC
Massage Therapist, MS, MPH, LMT
Verified Verified
Woodford, VA 22580
I enjoy working with people who have experienced stress and trauma in their lives and would like to embark on a journey towards peace, joy and healthy relationships. Everyone is welcome. I have had success with patients who experienced difficulty with stress, general anxiety, depression, lack of restful sleep, grief and PTSD. I use massage, craniosacral therapy, NES Provision, herbs and nutritional coaching to help clients reach their wellness goals.
I enjoy working with people who have experienced stress and trauma in their lives and would like to embark on a journey towards peace, joy and healthy relationships. Everyone is welcome. I have had success with patients who experienced difficulty with stress, general anxiety, depression, lack of restful sleep, grief and PTSD. I use massage, craniosacral therapy, NES Provision, herbs and nutritional coaching to help clients reach their wellness goals.
Who can practice massage in Fredericksburg?
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 Fredericksburg 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 Fredericksburg LMT must then pass a certification exam.
What are the benefits of Fredericksburg massage?
Clients use massage in Fredericksburg 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 Fredericksburg can help prevent fibrosis or scar tissue, increase the flow of lymph, and improve sleep. Fredericksburg 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 Fredericksburg 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.