Massage therapy is an accepted part of many physical rehabilitation programs and is also one of the best antidotes for stress. It can relieve pain, help heal certain conditions, increase circulation and assist your body in maintaining a healthy balance.
Our professionally trained, and certified massage therapists are on staff, and offer a variety of massage therapy services.
Benefits of Massage and Bodywork:
Release chronic muscular tension and pain
Improve circulation
Increase joint flexibility
Promote faster healing of injured muscular tissue
Improves posture
Provides exercise and stretching for weakened muscles and reduces shortening of the muscles for those with restricted range of motion
Reduces post surgery adhesions/realigns scar tissue once healing has begun
Reduces blood pressure
Reduce mental and physical fatigue
Stress reduction and relaxation
Also known to promote better sleep, reduce anxiety and create and overall sense of well-being
5 Easy Steps To Getting A Massage At Sport Fit, Bowie:
Step 2: Download and Complete Our Client Health Form: By Clicking Here!
Step 3: Contact Your Massage Therapist and Make An Appointment:
Dana Coggan:
410-533-2451 or
Bill Haynes, CMT
301-928-0350 or
Step 4:
Get The Most Out Of Your Massage:
Do not eat just before a massage session
Be on time.
Give the massage therapist accurate health information
Good communication is very important. Before the session let your massage therapist know what your needs are. During the session, report any discomfort whether it is from the massage or due to any distractions related to the environment, e.g.; room temperature, music volume, and lighting. Give feedback to your therapist, e.g.; amount of pressure, speed of movement.
Don’t be afraid to discuss any apprehensions or concerns. It is important that you be comfortable. Your massage therapist is a professional dedicated to do his/her best to help your feel at ease.
Breathing helps to facilitate relaxation. People often stop or limit their breath when they feel anxious or a sensitive area is massaged. If you realize your are stopping your breathing, let yourself breathe
Tightening up your muscles during the massage is counterproductive. If you are able to, relax those muscles. Let your massage therapist know this is happening. They may need to adjust the technique being used.
If anything is happening during the massage that you dislike, you have the right to ask the massage therapist to stop. If necessary, you also have the right to end the session.
If you are dizzy or light headed after the massage, do not get off the table too fast.
DRINK EXTRA WATER AFTER A MASSAGE
Massage has its greatest benefits over time. The therapeutic benefits effects are cumulative, so the more often a person get a massage, the better they will feel. From one session to the next, relaxation deepens as the chronic patterns of stress in the body are affected and released. These changes are readily felt day-to-day life as well.
Step 5:
Repeat As Often As Needed!
Or better still, share the therapeutic powers of Massage!
Gift Certificates are available for purchase at the Front Desk!