Chiropractic Massage
In addition to Chiropractic, ACU Rehab also offers the best in Massage Therapy. All of our massage therapists are certified and are able to provide the highest quality in soft tissue therapy utilizing the latest and most effective techniques. Massage therapy is also a powerful tool for those seeking to get the most out of their chiropractic experience.
The ACU Rehab Massage
A Personalized massage experience combining several massage techniques that focus on your specific needs.
Swedish
During traditional Swedish massage, the muscles are stroked and kneaded to encourage them to relax, to release toxins, and to improve circulation. Sometimes a heavy pressure is necessary to get muscles to release and relax.
Deep Tissue
Deep Tissue massage uses slow strokes and deep pressure across the grain of the tense muscles. It is applied with more pressure and to deeper layers of muscle than Swedish massage. There is evidence that deep tissue massage helps break up and eliminate scar tissue.
Reflexology
Reflexology follows the principle that there are reflexes in the feet, hands and ears that correspond to every organ, gland or muscular/skeletal part of the body. Gentle pressure is applied to these reflex points in order to help promote normalization of body functions. .Reflexology treats the body holistically and can be considered as a very useful complementary therapy.
Sports Massage
Sports Massage is used primarily for the serious athlete who trains continuously. It focuses on the muscles relevant to the particular athletic activity. A pre- or post-workout massage stimulates muscle mass, improves circulation, and increases power and flexibility through stretching.
Pregnancy Massage
Whether you're experiencing first-trimester morning sickness, second-trimester backaches and leg cramps, or third-trimester swelling and sleeplessness, many of the discomforts, aches and pains that accompany the joy of pregnancy can be eased or alleviated with therapeutic bodywork.
At ACU Rehab, a number of our licensed massage therapists are highly trained experts at working with pregnant women. They have the experience to provide comfort for you and protection for your baby. So enjoy a relaxing therapeutic massage and the peace of mind that only the quality and compassionate care of one of South Florida 's finest facilities can provide.
As beneficial as it is, pregnancy massage does not replace the need for appropriate medical and/or prenatal care. Talk to your healthcare provider before pursuing massage therapy during your prenatal and postpartum period.
Lymphatic Drainage
A rhythmically structured gentle massage aimed at the lymphatic system to facilitate speedy removal of excess fluids, toxins, accumulated medication residue and other chemicals that are lodged in the body's tissues.
Benefits of Lymphatic Drainage
- Helps eliminate swelling and edema following plastic surgery for face lifts, breast augmentation, breast reduction or after a tummy tuck.
- Relieves fluid congestion
- May strengthen the immune system
- Helps the body rid itself of toxins to improves overall well being
- Works on the nervous system to help reduce blood pressure and thereby reducing stress and improving sleep patterns
