Massage Therapists near Okaloosa County, FL
Janet J Hardy
Massage Therapist, LMT, BCTMB
Verified Verified
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
I treat people who are seeking relief of pain, tightness and stress using John F. Barnes' Myofascial Release to address restrictions in the fascia (connective tissue). Restrictions in one area can cause pain in other areas. Amazingly, this medical massage treatment works deeper than deep tissue massage without being invasive. How so? The fascia's a continuous web wrapping everything in your body. By skillfully engaging the upper layers of the fascia and holding for the appropriate time frame, the deeper layers of fascia are able to transition to a more fluid state (a release) without the therapist having to use force. Feel the difference!
I treat people who are seeking relief of pain, tightness and stress using John F. Barnes' Myofascial Release to address restrictions in the fascia (connective tissue). Restrictions in one area can cause pain in other areas. Amazingly, this medical massage treatment works deeper than deep tissue massage without being invasive. How so? The fascia's a continuous web wrapping everything in your body. By skillfully engaging the upper layers of the fascia and holding for the appropriate time frame, the deeper layers of fascia are able to transition to a more fluid state (a release) without the therapist having to use force. Feel the difference!
Who can practice massage in Okaloosa County?
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 Okaloosa County 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 Okaloosa County LMT must then pass a certification exam.
What are the benefits of Okaloosa County massage?
Clients use massage in Okaloosa County 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 Okaloosa County can help prevent fibrosis or scar tissue, increase the flow of lymph, and improve sleep. Okaloosa County 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 Okaloosa County 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.