Normal, optimum blood flow is important for our whole body. As a massage therapist, many of the techniques that I use have a direct effect on the circulatory system. Because February is Heart Awareness month, at Sparkle we are kicking off a new offering – a special massage technique to support your Circulatory system, Circulatory Massage!

Who can benefit from this treatment? Honestly, everyone! This massage technique can support blood pressure variations (either high or low), varicosities, headaches, Raynaud’s disease, stress and anxiety, and other circulatory disorders. Improving your blood flow can even help with hemorrhoids! There are some restrictions, so I will review your charts carefully with Dr Mercuro to ensure that this technique will be safe for you.

The goal of this technique is to restore / maintain full circulation. This is achieved by normalizing blood flow & directing flow to follow naturally intended pathways. My focus during this 30 minute session is on your circulation pattern, and not on muscle tension. I will be moving blood through your system by compressing the tissues overlying and surrounding the accessible vessels. The compression is transmitted to the vessels themselves, and acts as an imposed vasoconstriction, or artificial heartbeat, to “pump” the blood along.

We finish off the treatment with a 5-10 minute rest period, so your body has time to settle into the new pattern. Most find it very relaxing, but love the effects that they see in their circulatory system. Contact us through the portal or call the office to get yourself scheduled, your body will thank you!