Marie

Now Offering Trigger Point Therapy

Available Saturday-Wednesday or by request

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Hi my Name is Marie. I have wanted to be a Massage Therapist since I was 14. Now at 19 I have been a Therapist for a year. I graduated on May 9th, 2009 from Trinidad State Junior College Valley Campus with 760 hours. I chose to work at Cottonwood Hot Springs Inn and Wellness Spa because, what better place than where it is peaceful in the mountains and has such awesome hot springs water. I am certified in and offer Swedish, Deep Tissue, Trigger Point, Hot Stone, Acupressure, Salt Scrub and Herbal Wrap. My real interest and specialty is in Deep Tissue and Trigger Point for those who have muscle and joint issues. My goal is to help my client relax and find relief.

 

What is Trigger Point Therapy?
Trigger point therapy is a bodywork technique that involves the applying of pressure to tender muscle tissue in order to relieve pain and dysfunction in other parts of the body. Sometimes massage and trigger point therapy are performed together. Trigger point therapy is also called myofascial trigger point therapy.

What are Trigger Points?
Trigger points are areas of tenderness in a muscle. There are two basic types of trigger points: active and latent.

Active trigger points cause muscular pain and will refer pain and tenderness to another area of the body. Latent trigger points only exhibit pain when compressed, they do not refer pain to other areas of the body. Latent trigger points are believed to be one of the causes of stiff joints and restricted range of motion of old age.

Trigger points may be associated with myofascial pain syndromes or Fibromyalgia . Trigger points are very common. They are also referred to as muscle knots.

The pain caused by trigger points may be the biggest cause of disability and loss of time in the workplace.

What Causes Trigger Points?
Trigger points have several causes. Some common causes of trigger points are: birth trauma, an injury sustained in a fall or accident, poor posture, or overexertion.

What is the Purpose of Trigger Point Therapy?
The purpose of trigger point therapy is to eliminate pain and to re-educate the muscles into pain-free habits. After several treatments, the swelling and stiffness of neuromuscular pain is reduced, range of motion is increased, tension is relieved, and circulation, flexibility and coordination are improved.

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To arrange your session with Marie, please call 800-241-4119 and schedule an appointment at the front desk.

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