THERMAL PALMSâ Massage
A Thermal Palms massage is a targeted massage treatment with heated soft hand-held sachets that mold and contour to bones and joints to help alleviate the body’s primary regions of chronic muscle tension. Typically, these regions include the back of the leg and hips, the entire musculature of the back and shoulders and the chronically tight muscles surrounding the neck. Depending the client’s needs, the massage can also include the arms and hands, as well as the front of the legs and the feet.A Thermal Palms massage is most suitable for clients in need of a deeply relaxing full body massage. Although firm pressure massage techniques can be included, the focus is to provide a deeper sense of physical relaxation and mental calm. The Thermal Palms massage is ideal for those suffering from signs and symptoms of general stress, anxiety, insomnia, and fibromyalgia. For some, the full body Thermal Palms massage can be more effective than a targeted massage treatment. Muscles, tendons and ligaments become more relaxed and responsive to massage manipulations. This provides a more effective and relaxing treatment for the client.Massaging directly down the spine stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system. This is the body’s rest and repair mode. When the nervous system is calmed, pain signals to the brain are reduced. This helps the body to recuperate from the physical effects of strain, sprain and pain. Heat also improves circulation, improving blood flow to area of injury. Lymphatic drainage is enhanced, eliminating waste products through the entire system. In addition, when deeper massage technique are used, massaging with heat can reduce the incident of muscle and soft tissue tenderness the day after the massage.Additional benefits:
History of Thermal Palmsâ In 2005, Thermal Palms were invented and developed by Huguette Long, a Registered Massage Therapist from Ottawa, Ontario. She developed this soft hand-held modality to cushion the effects of massaging with heat and pressure against bone. Thermal Palms Massage is being recognized as Canada’s signature trademark in the massage industry today.
- Relief of chronic pain
- Detoxification of the body
- Increased range of motion
- Relief of neck and back pain
- Increased circulation
- Benefits of deep tissue work with minimal discomfort
- Deep relaxation and stress reduction
History of Thermal Palmsâ In 2005, Thermal Palms were invented and developed by Huguette Long, a Registered Massage Therapist from Ottawa, Ontario. She developed this soft hand-held modality to cushion the effects of massaging with heat and pressure against bone. Thermal Palms Massage is being recognized as Canada’s signature trademark in the massage industry today.
