Plantar Fasciitis

Many people sometime in their life will develop foot problems. Most common is a condition called plantar fasciitis (inflammation of the soft tissues of the sole of the foot). Closely related to this condition is the development of heel spurs (or bone spurs of the heel).

Electro Therapy Point Stimulation

I have been using a pair of hand-held ETPS tens units to treat many pain conditions and stimulate spinal nerve roots for my massage clients with an impressive measure of success. Most noteable improvements have been the relief of CARPAL TUNNEL PAIN SYNDROME and relief of swelling and pain in ARTHRITIC and INJURED JOINTS!

Massage is getting great reviews in the news

Here’s a quote from KDAF-TV, Dallas, Texas, Sept. 24, 2010:

“Massage Study: Hands Down Health Benefits
…Researchers at Cedars-Sinai Medical center in Los Angeles have decided that “weekly massage” might be a good idea.

Scientists gave 29 healthy adults a 45-minute deep tissue massage and tested their blood before and after the massage and found biological changes after just one session, including reduced levels of the stress hormone cortisol and an increase in white blood cells that boost the immune system.”

With the cold and flu season here we need that extra immune system help. It is also believed that cortisol level reduction will aid in weight loss which is on most of our minds after the holidays. And who couldn’t use a bit less STRESS. So it’s a great time of year for massage!

(Be watching for our upcoming Valentine’s Day specials.)

Call for an appointment: 256-504-0323

Yours for a healthier life,
Ginger Laverty, LMT Hands of Life Therapeutic Massage 

Lymphatic System Health

Our bodies contain various systems which work together to maintain what we call “life”. One of the least-known but one of the most vital systems is the Lymphatic. This is the fluid drainage network needed to carry off the “waste water” produced by our bodies’ metabolic processes. Organs especially effected by this are the lungs and kidneys.

Client Testimony, Julia

Meet Julia. She has been a client for many years. Suffered from severe neck and back pain. Ginger’s relaxing atmosphere and massage has greatly improved her life.

Ginger,
Hands of Life Massage
Gadsden, AL

Client Testimony, Linda

Linda, a client for many years, recommends Ginger for relief after hours of work at the computer. She met Ginger at a local chiropractor and followed her when Ginger opened her private practice.

Ginger,
Hands of Life Massage
Gadsden, AL

Client Testimony, John

Meet one of my clients, John. He explains how massage therapy has helped his lower back and neck after some accidents he had.

Ginger
Hands of Life Massage
Gadsden, AL

Tips for Sufferers of TMJ Syndrome

Happy and Healthy Holidays to All!!

Here are some tips for anyone who may be suffering from a stress-related muscle problem which may worsen during this season of the year when we experience high stress and may be eating more than usual—TMJ Dysfunction or Syndrome.

What makes my muscles so tight?

The most often-asked question by my massage therapy clients is “What makes my muscles so tight?”  Here are some causes you may wish to watch out for and make an effort to correct thereby preventing the condition called muscle hypertonicity (chronic tension, spasming and tightness) and resulting pain:

Introducing Gadsden Health and Wellness Clinic

Ginger is now associated with the Gadsden Health and Wellness Clinic. The clinic offers:

• Herbal and alternative health consultations
• Therapeutic dental and medical hypnosis
• Iridology and Biomeridian Energy Analysis

The clinic is also home to Alabama’s only “Mind Spa” dry flotation tank where clients can take a break from the stresses of day-to-day life, become mentally quiet and profoundly relaxed.

For an appointment or more information about the services, please call (256) 504-1603.

They are located at 268 S. 7th Street
Gadsden, AL 35901
(in the rear of Rehab South)