What do chronic pain, anxiety, posture misalignment, TMJ, post-op recovery and sciatica all have in common? They all respond incredibly well to Bodywork Massage. Whether you are experiencing one or more of these chronic conditions – or an unexpected acute injury – Bodywork Massage has been proven effective for a wide range of health and recovery challenges.
Whether you’re in need of a Hot Stone Massage, Visceral Manipulation or a Prenatal/Postpartum Bodywork Massage, One Agora Integrative Health has experts in bodywork and an array of add-on services ranging from microcurrent to special massage oils.
Discover what Bodywork Massage could do for your specific medical condition or overall health and wellness. Explore all of our latest options for wellness and healing by contacting us online or calling ☎ (952) 234-5898 to schedule your initial consultation.
Bodywork Massage – is the umbrella term for several different types of therapeutic massage aimed at realigning the body, improving posture, and relieving chronic pain.
Unlike the more commonly available spa-type massage – which centers on surface-level relaxation – Bodywork Massage addresses deep connective and other soft tissue conditions. Bodywork often targets:
Some of the goals of Bodywork Massage include long-term structural realignment, pain reduction, correction of unnatural movement patterns and the restoration of tissue health – and more!
At One Agora Integrative Health Clinic, we offer four primary types of Bodywork Massage, including:
All massage sessions are available for 30, 60 or 90-minute sessions. New patients must schedule the initial massage for a one-hour minimum for new patient intake purposes and so the provider can discuss your treatment plan, goals, potential contraindications or any other concerns with the patient.
Bodywork Massage can address specific conditions but also has a broader impact on overall health and wellness because of its numerous benefits:
Bodywork Massage is helpful for a wide array of conditions. We will help you decide if it is the right option for your specific health concerns.
Bodywork therapy is highly recommended for addressing both chronic conditions and acute injuries. Conditions that respond well to Bodywork Massage include:
It can also serve as a complementary therapy for conditions ranging from OCD to smoking cessation and other addiction-related concerns. It effectively operates as a nervous system reset, shifting the body out of “fight-or-flight” and activating a parasympathetic state instead. This often results in an interruption of racing thoughts or obsessive thought patterns or loops linked with mental health conditions like anxiety or OCD, as well as addictive patterns.
Bodywork Massage is helpful in addressing hormonal imbalance as well as emotional or mental health conditions. It has been shown to decrease stress hormones like cortisol while increasing mood-boosting neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine. directly helping to manage anxiety and even depression.
Other conditions that have responded to Bodywork Massage range from weight issues to energy levels, mental clarity, sleep quality and mood, as well as athletic performance and recovery.
With the aim of optimizing your personal wellness, here at One Agora Integrative Health, we will discuss your specific needs and preferences and utilize Bodywork Massage and any other necessary treatment regimens in accordance with your individual factors, overall health, and the precise medical conditions we seek to address.
Your Bodywork Massage will be provided in our office. It is a procedure that you can choose to do during your lunch hour with a quick 30-minute bodywork session, or you can elect a 60- or 90-minute Bodywork Massage treatment. You can return to your normal daily activities after your Bodywork Massage.
The impact and experience of these types of Bodywork Massage can be enhanced by add-ons like:
Additional use of oils and essential oils include an add-on charge of $15. For detailed questions about Bodywork Massage pricing and other specifics, speak with our experts today and schedule your initial consultation. Call us at (952) 234-5898.
At your initial consultation, we will take a full medical history and evaluate the other treatment options you've tried. Our physicians determine together with you if you would be a good candidate for Bodywork Massage.
The longevity of your effects and the number of Bodywork Massage sessions needed will depend on the specific condition being addressed and how long you’ve had your condition(s), but Bodywork Massage can often create sustained, long-term results.
Most people experience little to no discomfort during treatment.
Bodywork Massage treatments generally have no side effects.
No, there should be no downtime at all.
Your physician can help you determine how often to schedule repeat sessions and how to put together a Bodywork Massage treatment plan. Generally, you may continue to receive these treatments as often as you need them and are seeing improvement.
Bodywork Massage has an excellent safety profile, but if you have certain allergies (e.g., to stainless steel), discuss this with us. Bodywork Massage is contraindicated for patients with non-removable metallic objects, implants or stents in or near the head. We will discuss all of your safety concerns at our first session before proceeding with treatment. It’s important to note that Bodywork Massage should be performed only by a qualified healthcare professional with training specific to bodywork.
Begin your Bodywork Massage journey into wellness and healing today! Call ☎ (952) 234-5898 or contact us online for your first session.
One Agora Integrative Health Clinic
9220 James Ave S.
Bloomington, MN 55431
Phone:
(952) 234-5898
