Physical Restoration
Are you feeling tense or sore? Do you want to move with more ease and manage everyday stress? Massage therapy at the Y can be a powerful addition to your whole-person wellbeing journey. Our licensed massage therapists use specialized techniques that target the body's soft tissues — the muscles, tendons, ligaments, and connective tissues — to reduce chronic pain and anxiety, improve your range of motion, boost your immune system, and help you feel your best.
Schedule
The easiest way to browse one-on-one service availability and register for sessions is through our YMCA of the North mobile app or by visiting your local Y branch.
Benefits of Massage
Massage has been shown to provide benefits such as:
- Stress reduction
- Pain reduction
- Muscle tension relief
- Fatigue recovery
- Immune health
- Emotional wellbeing
Source: Mayo Clinic
Types of Massage
A massage can incorporate various styles (offerings may vary by location).
- Trigger Point — Works out muscle knots for pain reduction.
- Deep Tissue — Targets trouble spots between muscle fibers.
- Reflexology — Targets pressure points on feet and hands.
- Prenatal — Full-body massage performed by a certified prenatal massage therapist.
- Neuromuscular — Soft tissue massage alleviates chronic muscle and nervous system issues.
- Orthopedic — Soft tissue massage to improve joint movement.
- Lymphatic Drainage — Helps to clear waste products from the tissues.
- Active Isolated Stretch — Combines stretches with relaxation intervals for an improved range of motion.
- Chair Massage — Tension-relieving upper body massage in an ergonomic chair.
What to Expect
Massage sessions take place in a private room with a licensed practitioner. The practitioner will step out so you may undress to your comfort level and lie on the massage table under a drape.
Your practitioner may use a variety of massage techniques during your session. Oil or lotion may be used for smooth strokes, and pressure can be adjusted.
After the massage, your practitioner will leave the room to give you time to get dressed and collect any personal items. Take your time, and remember to rehydrate!