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Hands On Health Massage Therapy & Wellness
7980 Chapel Hill Rd.
Cary, NC 27513
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Medical Massage in Cary NC And Pain Relief
Massage Techniques Trusted by Medical Professionals. Muscle injury and stiff connective tissue can be a major contributor to pain that is associated with many medical conditions. Healing these tissues with medical massage in Cary NC and working strategically with a treatment plan makes the difference between getting better or remaining in a suspended state of pain and dysfunction. We are a teaching practice with talented practitioners and educators who have taught medical massage and associated therapies nationally and internationally.
How Can We Help?
We commonly treat people whose conditions are associated with inflammation or soft tissue damage relating to:
Cranial, Facial, and Jaw (TMJ)
Base of skull and Neck
Neck and Shoulders
Shoulder Joint
Hands and Forearm
Torso and Low Back
Hip and Thigh
Knee and Calves
Feet and Ankles
How long will the results last and how soon will I start feeling better?
This depends on several factors:
The severity of the condition that is being treated
How long the condition has existed before starting muscle therapy. A general rule of thumb is to receive one massage for every month you have had the condition
The frequency of the therapy, especially at the beginning of the therapy
The general state of your health and your age
Cooperation with following home care suggestions
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How often should I visit massage therapy for my pain condition?
Although this answer varies based on complexities in each person's case, we do find there is a general trend. For sessions relating to general persistent muscle pain conditions, treatments require 1-2x/week for the first 2-3 weeks and then taper off as the condition subsides and results last longer. General full body massage therapy on a biweekly or monthly basis is recommended for all people as a way to prevent muscle and joint conditions brought on by a lifestyle that requires a lot of sitting, posture problems, and simply by aging.
Do I need a physician's referral to receive medical massage therapy?
Do I need a physician's referral to receive medical massage therapy? No. However, we recommend that you consult with a physician before seeking massage therapy for severe complaints: (a) your condition should be diagnosed by a doctor so as to prevent you from receiving misguided therapies. (b) if you have a medical plan that covers massage therapy, a physician's prescription is necessary to receive reimbursement.
Do you refer to other health care professionals?
Why wait when a combination of therapies often speed-up desired results? For severe conditions, we recommend a combination of either physical therapy and medical massage or chiropractic and medical massage. Taken together, this combination of therapies can significantly advance positive results.
What's the difference between medical massage and physical therapy?
Massage therapy and physical therapy are two distinct disciplines. Our medical massage therapists explain the similarities and differences as such: physical therapists incorporate massage into their physical therapy treatments and they use a wide variety of instruments, stretches, and strength routines to treat physical conditions. Physical therapists tend to have less training in manual techniques than do massage therapists. They use massage techniques for 10-20 minutes, referring out to massage therapists for manual therapy sessions that require longer treatments. Because both professions understand the beneficial roles of the other, massage and physical therapy are very complementary. Sometimes our therapists see clients where physical therapy or chiropractic has, according to our clients, "not worked". In these cases our therapists find that massage therapy prior to returning to physical therapy or chiropractic helps these modalities achieve longer lasting results.
What's the difference between medical massage and chiropractic medicine?
Too simplistically stated, chiropractors use manual bone adjustment techniques that take pressure off of nerves and joints. Massage therapists use soft tissue massage techniques to help take pressures off of nerves, muscles, fascia and joints. Massage therapists do not offer bone adjustments; it is out of their scope of practice.
Should I be concerned about my neck and back pain that comes and goes?
The concept of pain threshold explains the body's ability to bounce back and forth between being symptomatic one day and feeling fine the next day. For example, tension headaches that come and go. A body can put-up with a certain amount of soft tissue damage before pain threshold becomes symptomatic. Ignoring these pain threshold symptoms makes recovery take much longer, costs much more to the client, and can cause irreversible pain problems that involve the joints and bones.
Can massage therapy improve muscle tone and postural balance?
Yes, manual therapy does affect muscle tone so that when your muscles are at rest, they are neither contracted (shortened and weak) nor taut (over stretched and weak). Although manual therapy such as massage therapy does not directly improve muscle strength, a healthy, relaxed musculature with adequate blood flow has a greater ability to build and maintain strength and healthy posture.
Do I have to have a pain condition to receive massage at your practice?
No. We offer many types of massage and people visit for a variety of reasons. Frequent and regular treatments and a treatment plan are only suggested when treating symptoms relating to a chronic pain complaint. Other than that, you are always welcome to visit us as needed! Learn more by clicking on the other features highlighted on our Home Page.
Is medical massage therapy painful?
Discomfort during the massage depends on the reason you are seeking a massage. If it is for soothing purposes, our therapists will avoid any massage technique that is uncomfortable. If you are receiving medical massage or sports massage for a pain complaint, the massage will likely cause some tolerable discomfort. Discomfort subsides as the muscles and fascia soften and respond to the massage.
Are there health benefits to relaxation massage?
In addition to feeling good, there are physiological and medical reasons that one might seek massage for relaxation purposes. Unhealthy or "burnout" stress is one of the hazards of living in a culture that is overstimulated by excessive work and home pressures or by the need to stay hyper alert while driving a vehicle. Additionally, we overuse stimulants such as caffeine to keep our stress engines fueled. Over time, our bodies wear out and we begin to present with chronic stress symptoms such as sleep disturbances, tension headaches, multiple pain patterns, fatigue, anxiety, and digestive problems. Relaxation massage helps stimulate the part of the brain that controls deep sleep (this is a crucial time when the body's tissues are repaired), digestion, and deep and slow breathing. Seen in this light, relaxation massage IS medical massage when the intention is to calm and restore the body as a whole. Given the fact that many of us desire to live in a healthy body/mind state in this stress-oriented culture, we might want to respect all the ways we can restore our body's self-healing functions.
How does medical massage differ from general therapeutic massage?
When hired, all of the licensed therapists at Hands on Health are qualified to perform therapeutic massage and relaxation massage. North Carolina's massage therapy license requirements do not meet the requirements set forth by Hands on Health's commitment to medical massage therapy. As a teaching practice, our therapists undergo extensive on-site training that involves supervision and one-on-one medical massage training sessions. They must demonstrate their competency in 4 categories:
Treatment planning
Positive client feedback and results
Skilled application of specialized techniques.
Neuromuscular therapy (NMT), trigger-point therapy (TrP), sports and orthopedic massage, deep muscle massage, and myofascial stretching are some of the more common treatment modalities associated with Medical Massage.
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Medical Massage Rates
Our clients appreciate that rates are based on time rather than the type of massage they ask for or the technique employed by the therapist. We aim to maintain as much flexibility for you when booking appointments and for our team so that each of our therapists can call upon all healing skills their training allows. There are a few exceptions to our practice of uniform payment-by-time.
Pain Relief & Medical Massage Sessions
30 Minute Session
$55.0045 Minute Session
$70.0060 Minute Session
$85.0075 Minute Session
$105.0090 Minute Session
$120.00Medical Massage Savings
First time visitors save 20% off their first session of 60-min or longer
60-min first time visitor
$68.0075-min first time visitor
$84.0090-min first time visitor price
$96.00Save 20% each time you visit when you purchase a package of five (5) sessions
If you submit to flex spending or an insurance company, please request an insurance receipt at checkout
Service Terms and Conditions
How long you will receive massage on the table
At your first session, expect a longer consultation and for returning clients expect that 5-10 minutes of your chosen session time will include time for check in, check out, and consultation.
20% first visit offer is for appointments booked in-office and not applicable to home visits or off-site events.
This discount does not applies for sessions with Staff Therapists and and is not offered by owners Tammy Campbell and Laura Ford.
Because initial evaluations are often lengthier than later sessions
A 90-minute initial session is recommended (if available) for complicated medical massage cases.
Share your savings packages with friends and family and help them get better and stay well! Packages are transferable but non-refundable
Gift Certificates & Packages expire after 1-year and value will decrease by 10% each year thereafter.
Standard service rates and packages apply for Staff Therapists only and not for owners Tammy Campbell and Laura Landsiedel Ford.
Appointments with owners are not eligible for discounts and will be charged at full price.
Stay in touch by joining our NEWSLETTER LIST and FACEBOOK PAGE or stop in for one of our Drop In & Discover classes or workshops
No Shows and Late Cancellation Policy
Please remember that your appointment time is reserved especially for you. All no shows and same day cancellations will be charged the full session price. If you cannot make your appointment, we encourage you to invite a friend or family member to take your place. Appointments rescheduled or cancelled by 5 pm the day prior to your scheduled time are not subject to our cancellation and no-show policy.
Partners In Health
Partners In Health
Partners In Healing. Recognized by medical professionals throughout the greater Triangle area, the Hands On Health team serves clients that demand a more sophisticated level of expertise in deep tissue massage in Cary NC for therapeutic and medical purposes. Hands on Health massage therapists are highly experienced and educated professionals, who are empowered to continually expand their individual talents and specialties. Our cohesive team of deep tissue massage therapists in Cary NC have all participated in I-NMT Training — a comprehensive medical massage technique with an Integrated Neuromuscular & Myofascial approach.
Massage Therapy Services
As a visitor to Hands On Health, you and your loved ones can benefit from the wide variety of services and specialties that our practice offers — from therapeutic massage to specialty and medical massage techniques.
Deep Tissue
Reflexology
Sports Massage
Swedish Massage
Advanced Sports Massage
Medical Massage
Massage Cupping
Couple's Massage
Pregnancy Massage
Hot Stone Therapy
Neuromuscular Therapy
Are your prices negotiable?
Are your prices negotiable?
We do not negotiate on price. However, we do offer package pricing and a first time visitor promotional discount with our staff therapists*. Our therapists are paid higher than average in our profession and they are expected to maintain a higher level of training. To maintain this high standard there is only so much we can do to compete with the deep discount clubs. Appointments booked with founding partners Laura Lansiedel Ford and Tammy Campbell are not eligible for discounts.
Are tips expected?
Are tips expected?
Given that massage therapy is subject to service industry competitive pricing, our therapists depend on tips as a part of their income. Tipping is appreciated but never solicited.
What is your cancellation and no-show policy?
What is your cancellation and no-show policy?
Please remember that your appointment time is reserved especially for you. All no shows and same day cancellations will be charged the full session price. If you cannot make your appointment, we encourage you to invite a friend or family member to take your place. Appointments rescheduled or cancelled by 5 pm the day prior to your scheduled time are not subject to our cancellation and no-show policy.
Do you accept workman's compensation cases?
Do you accept workman's compensation cases?
This depends on the workman's compensation company and our participation is determined on a case by case basis.
Will my insurance plan or flex spending account cover medical massage therapy?
Will my insurance plan or flex spending account cover medical massage therapy?
This depends on your company's policies and it's individual requirements. Most flex spending accounts consider therapeutic massage a covered benefit. In that case, your tax savings can equate to a 25% price break. Payment is due at the time of service. To seek reimbursement from an insurance company, a prescription for medically necessary massage may be required and can be obtained from your family doctor. Please contact us in advance if you are involved in a personal injury claim, motor vehicle accident, or workman's compensation claim. We're happy to help!
Our Specialty
Medical massage therapists track and treat symptoms such as trigger points
(radiating pain, tenderness resulting from ischemia (poor localized blood flow), drastic muscle tone imbalances (tension), and pain patterns during movement or remaining still).
Among other methods, our medical massage therapists have experience with Integrated Neuromuscular Massage Therapy
I-NMT is a treatment method that uses neuromuscular, myofascial therapy, and trigger point techniques in combination with a postural based treatment plan and client education. These techniques lead to long lasting results, often allowing our patients to avoid surgery and minimize the need for pain medication.
Achieving I-NMT competency requires a thorough knowledge of musculoskeletal anatomy
Injury-specific treatment routines, and postural analysis. As a teaching practice, our visitors benefit from receiving treatments from massage therapists who are immersed in mentorship and supervision and side-by-side practical training. Experience the difference for yourself.
For more information regarding the I-NMT technique, visit website, Bodywork Seminars, a division of Hands On Health
Sports Massage in Cary NC for Optimal Performance and Injury Prevention
Massage Therapists that Understand Your Sports Performance Needs.
Professional athletes often ask if Hands On Health practitioners have experience working with their level of needs and schedule demands.
YES. Our practitioners have experience working with Olympic athletes, Ironman competitors, professional golfers, professional and amateur sports teams, competitive weight lifters and boxers, and sprint and long distance runners. Please don't hesitate to ask about each individual therapist's experience. We will honestly match you with those therapists that are the best fit for your sports injury and performance needs.
A sports massage therapist in Cary NC understands the demands on the body that comes with the various stages of training
While maintaining a body in top performance.
They learn and apply techniques that vary with the stages of an athlete's training.
Between competitions, when optimal performance is less critical, their methods may be more intense to assist healing, improve, or maintain optimal joint and muscle function. In-season or when gearing up or down around events optimal performance is critical. The therapist shifts to techniques that aim to reduce fatigue, decrease the incidence of injury, decrease recovery time, and boost performance. Keep these benefits in mind and aim to receive an in-event, pre-event, or post event massage.
How Can We Help?
Reduces post-event muscular fatigue and post-event recovery time
Reduces time needed to rest and repair between events
Helps prevent debilitating and recurrent injuries
Infuses tissue with fresh blood flow, enhancing cellular access to oxygen and nutrients
Provides "tissue wash"
Pumping and flushing effect of compressive sports massage.
Helps remove irritable byproducts of cellular metabolism from the tissues
Pre-event massage enhances event performance
Regular sports massage therapy in Cary NC during the chronic injury stage reduces injury repair time
Softens and organizes scar tissue development, reduces opportunity for scar tissue to attach to adjacent muscular compartments and diminish muscle function.
Assisted stretches help athletes achieve greater levels of tissue flexibility before or after an event.
Base Training
Athlete's Activities
Conditioning, endurance, strengthening, maintaining proficiency. There are no major competitive events in this stage.
Considerations
May be transitioning from sedentary to increased activity and therefore may experience increased soreness, slower recovery times, and increased chance of injury for first two weeks.
Length of Stage
Begins up to 16 weeks before major competitive events.
Treatment Options
If athlete has not been sedentary for a long period, any massage technique is indicated. Applying rapid sports flush techniques in beginning of this stage will assist in transition from sedentary to increased activity levels. Deep tissue treatments are indicated.
Treatment Goals
Healing musculoskeletal injuries, connective tissue conditioning, treat areas of pain and inflexibility, speed recovery between training sessions.
Examples
Basketball athlete returns to conditioning after healed ankle injury. College Tennis player needs to prepare for next season's team events.
Intensity Stage Training
Athlete's Activities
Same as base training except the frequency and intensity of workouts increases. Team sports training begins.
Considerations
May begin competing at this stage. Team positions being assigned.
Length of Stage
Begins up to 8 weeks prior to competitive events.
Treatment Options
Pre/post event and maintenance. In-event during competition.
Treatment Goals
Address problem areas.
Examples
Team training, coaching.
Freshening & Tapering Stage
Athlete's Activities
Light Training.
Considerations
Team workouts, tapered runs, more rest and recovery time between events than in intensity stage.
Length of Stage
One week prior to an event.
Treatment Options
No active therapy – some general deep tissue but nothing intense around joints. Some basic injury care with approval from sports medicine doctor.
Treatment Goals
Rapid recovery and restorative therapies. No deeply intense injury care treatments.
Active Stage
Athlete's Activities
Competitive activities mixed with rest between events.
Considerations
Competition.
Length of Stage
Week of the event.
Treatment Options
Pre-event and full body sports massage techniques for rapid flush and jostle techniques for rapid recovery.
Treatment Goals
More time to address restricted areas of the body or to heal areas or injuries during the season.
Restoration Stage
Athlete's Activities
Activities between seasons, playing other sports or occasional workouts or complete rest.
Considerations
Length of Stage
Treatment Options
Active therapy as many times and length of treatment times per week as necessary to promote injury healing and maintain conditioning.
Treatment Goals
Rates for Sports Massage and Injury Care
30 Minute Session
$55.0045 Minute Session
$70.0060 Minute Session
$85.0075 Minute Session
$105.0090 Minute Session
$120.00Sports Massage Packages
Save 20% each time you visit when you purchase a package of five (5) sessions.
How long you will receive massage on the table
At your first session, expect a longer consultation and for returning clients expect that 5-10 minutes of your chosen session time will include time for check in, check out, and consultation.
20% first visit offer is for appointments booked in-office and not applicable to home visits or off-site events.
Because initial evaluations are often lengthier than later sessions
A 90-minute initial session is recommended (if available) for complicated medical massage cases.
Share your savings packages with friends and family and help them get better and stay well!
Packages are transferable but non-refundable. Gift Certificates & Packages expire after 1-year and value will decrease by 10% each year thereafter.
Standard service rates and packages apply for Staff Therapists only and not for owners Tammy Campbell and Laura Landsiedel Ford.
Appointments with owners are not eligible for discounts and will be charged at full price.
Keep in touch by joining our NEWSLETTER LIST and FACEBOOK PAGE or stop in for one of our Drop In & Discover classes or workshops
Massage Therapy in Cary NC - Therapeutic and Relaxation
Let Our Healing Hands Help You Stay Better & Feel Well. Recognized by medical professionals throughout the greater Triangle area, the Hands On Health team serves clients that demand a sophisticated level of massage expertise for therapeutic and medical purposes. Hands on Health massage therapists in Cary NC are highly experienced and educated professionals. At our practice, they are empowered to continually expand their individual talents and specialties. Our cohesive team of therapists have all participated in I-NMT Training — a comprehensive medical massage technique focused on an integration of neuromuscular & myofascial massage specialties.
Therapeutic & Relaxation Session
20% off these session prices for first visitors & 20% package savings are available for all visitors.
30 Minute Session
$55.0045 Minute Session
$70.0060 Minute Session
$85.0075 Minute Session
$105.0090 Minute Session
$120.00Deep Tissues & Relaxation Massages
Choose Deep Tissues & Relaxation Massages:
Deep Tissue
Although less specific than medical massage, deep tissue maintains the same purpose; to contact the deeper layers of soft tissues and assist their function and quality of range of motion. Deep tissue is often used in combination with deep Swedish or myofascial techniques, thus allowing the therapist to cover the whole body during the session.
Relaxation Massage
This rhythmic, flowing massage promotes deep relaxation and blood circulation. Commonly known as Swedish massage, this technique helps promote a sense of connection from head to toe, stress reduction, and deep sleep. The intent of relaxation therapies is to assist your body and mind by allowing it to recover from daily or sustained stress. Think of these sessions like a reboot for your body. Each session can be customized for your preferences: pressure variants from light to deep, lowered lighting, heat packs or cold compresses, soothing music, and the art of the massage. Take a moment to ask yourself what relaxation looks like to you and share this with your therapist.
Pregnancy Massage
Pregnancy Massage
Mothers-to-be use massage to ease the many discomforts of pregnancy and to add to the bonding relationship between mother and child. Our trained therapists can massage mothers safely with no harm to the baby. As in the image above, we offer a variety of props and pillows for comfort during pregnancy massage. Our center provides options for face down with pregnancy cushions or side lying with pillow support. Our therapists are familiar with Doula labor support and we can connect you with a Doula who provides parents-to-be advocacy, support, and encouragement during the birth of their baby.
- 30 Minute Session $55.00
- 45 Minute Session $70.00
- 60 Minute Session $85.00
- 75 Minute Session $105.00
- 90 Minute Session $120.00
Save 20% by purchasing a package. First time visitors save 20% off one session.
To read more about pregnancy massage and doula labor support
Visit these websites: www.nurturingthemother.com and www.dona.com.
Hot Stone Massage
Hot Stone Massage
Hot stones can be used in combination with deep tissue and Swedish technique. Hot stones help soften connective tissues, allowing the practitioner greater ease into trigger points. Hot stone massage can also be used as its own separate modality as a means to deep relaxation.
- 60 Minute Session $95.00
- 90 Minute Session $135.00
Couples Massage
Couples Massage
Many of our clients attend their sessions together, often treating each other on special occasions to massage in the same room or in separate rooms before heading out for a celebratory meal.
- 60 Minute Session with (2) Therapists (per couple) $180.00
- 90 Minute Session with (2) Therapists (per couple) $250.00
Reflexology
Learn more about reflexology by linking to this article:
Reflexology is a gentle foot and hand pressure therapy and its application produces a physiological effect on the body's nervous system called the relaxation response.
The relaxation response counteracts the effects of stress produced by activities of daily living; the response calms the mind, softens the body, and gentles the bodymind toward a balanced state of homeostasis, the state of optimum physiological function in the body.
Presently, there is not enough research to state whether pressure points in the foot produce direct reflex responses in their corresponding organs and glands.
However, the benefits to one's overall health and prevention of disease by inducing the relaxation response via reflexology are well researched and documented.
The bottom line is foot reflexology feels good and calms the entire body into a deep state of relaxation
Setting the body on a course back toward health and well-being.
How-To" Instructional Class
"How-To" Instructional Class
Learn massage tips for loved ones from the experts. Book a private class where you and a loved one work with one therapist to customize a home massage for each other.
- 90 Minute Instructional Session $130.00
First Time Visitors Special
Choose 20% package savings for today's and future sessions.
60-minute massage session
$68.0075-minute massage session pay
$84.0090-minute massage session
$96.00Terms & Conditions
How long you will receive massage on the table
At your first session, expect a longer consultation and for returning clients expect that 5-10 minutes of your chosen session time will include time for check in, check out, and consultation.
Because initial evaluations are often lengthier than later sessions
A 90-minute initial session is recommended (if available) for complicated medical massage cases.
Share your savings packages with friends and family and help them get better and stay well!
Packages are transferable but non-refundable. Gift Certificates & Packages expire after 1-year.
Keep in touch by joining our NEWSLETTER LIST and FACEBOOK PAGE or stop in for one of our Drop In & Discover classes or workshops
Standard service rates and packages apply for all Staff Therapists and not for owners Tammy Campbell and Laura Landsiedel
Appointments booked with owners are not eligible for discounts and will be charged at full price.
Massage Therapy Specialties
The Cary massage therapists on our team practice a variety of massage therapy specialties. To learn about each therapist's specialties, visit each therapist's profile page on our Meet Our Team page. On this Massage Therapy Specialties page we can only list but a few of the techniques therapists have spent time in the classroom learning. If you need help deciding what you need, it is best to call us and ask the first time. If you know our reputation and trust that our resources on this website will help you make the right decision for yourself, by all means book yourself with one of our fabulous therapists. If you've already visited our three main techniques pages, this list may be helpful for you.
Subspecialties of Massage Therapy currently practiced at Hands On Health
Medicupping massage
practiced by Denise Buslach and Tammy Campbell.
Glide Cupping
practiced by most team members.
Neuromuscular Therapy practiced by all team members
TMJD treatments
(a subset of NMT treating the internal and external jaw muscles), practiced by most team members.
Aromatherapy practiced by Tammy Paine
About Hands on Health
We offer massage therapy for pain relief and restorative purposes. We help you get better and stay well. Get to know our team and how we can best serve you. We are proud to be your "Partners In Healing. Partners In Health".
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