The Power of Touch
Meet Massage Therapist Mary Mohn:
Hello Indigo Yoga Family! My name is Mary Mohn and I have been renting the massage room space at Indigo Yoga since October 2020! I cannot even begin to tell you how excited I am to be working in this beautiful space! The name of my business is The Pause of Massage because I know the power of taking precious time for yourself. Our bodies are absolutely amazing and they can function so much better with some TLC. I became a licensed massage therapist in May 2020 and am so passionate about what I am doing! I live in Beavercreek with my husband, two sons and our fabulous dog. I’m very active with PTO and Scouting. I love books, live music, dancing, long walks and being with my family and friends. I am highly service oriented and want to do all that I can to bring more love, peace, joy and awareness to everyone I meet. My website is www.thepauseofmassage.com. You can schedule appointments directly on my website or feel free to call or text me, (937) 409-6279. Please reach out to me if I can ever be of service to you or if you have any questions!
The Power of Touch
For ages, medical practitioners around the world have relied upon their hands to nurture and heal. Indeed, human touch has been acknowledged by most cultures as a powerful healing tool. But today, with the increase in diagnostic and therapeutic devices and machinery, as well as ever-increasing reliance on pharmaceuticals, health providers provide less and less “hands-on” care.
Massage therapy has developed as a way to return to the age-old tradition of using human touch as part of healing. Therapeutic massage is used worldwide for relief from injuries and certain chronic and acute conditions, and also to help relieve the stresses of daily life. Research has shown that massage therapy reduces heart rate, lowers blood pressure, increases blood circulation and lymph flow, relaxes muscles, improves range of motion, and increases endorphins, which affect pain perception. Although massage therapy does not increase muscle strength, it can stimulate weak, inactive muscles and partially compensate for the lack of exercise and inactivity resulting from illness or injury. Practitioners believe it can also hasten and lead to a more complete recovery from exercise or injury.
Swedish Massage
Swedish massage, also often referred to as relaxation massage, is the most common and best-known type of massage in the West. If it’s your first time receiving a massage, Swedish massage is the perfect massage for you. Martha has clients coming to her from all walks of life and at all ages looking for a way to remove some of the stress from their lives. She has adapted a rhythmic technique that incorporates a combination of traditional Swedish massage and Lomi-Lomi along with some passive stretching for a truly relaxing experience.
Chair Massage
Chair massage is excellent for a quick pick-me-up! A chair massage is administered fully clothed while the client is seated in a specially designed chair. Treatments usually last from 10 to 15 minutes. Chair massage provides great positioning for the muscles of the rotator cuff and neck, allowing concentrated attention to these muscle groups, which are inclined to stress-induced stiffness and pain. This service can be performed in the studio or off site. Chair massage is available for corporate events, bridal/baby showers, and office functions with a two-hour minimum.
Deep Tissue Massage
Deep Tissue and Myofascial Release Deep Tissue Massage is a form of bodywork that aims to relieve tension in the deeper layers of tissue in the body. As the body softens and the more superficial muscles are addressed, we are then able to reach the deeper muscles allowing relaxation and facilitating deeper healing. Martha specializes in this type of treatment and has received most of her referrals from clients seeking this type of treatment. If you have tight shoulders, arms, legs, or back and a tradition Swedish massage is not getting the results you are looking for, then you should consider booking a deep tissue massage.
Craniosacral Therapy
Craniosacral Therapy is a gentle, hands-on approach that releases tensions deep in the body to relieve pain and dysfunction and improve wholebody health and performance. It was pioneered and developed by Osteopathic physician John E. Upledger after years of clinical testing and research at Michigan State University, where he served as professor of biomechanics. Using a soft touch, practitioners release restrictions in the soft tissues that surround the central nervous system. Craniosacral Therapy is increasingly used as a preventive health measure for its ability to bolster resistance to disease, and it is effective for a wide range of medical problems associated with pain and dysfunction. By normalizing the environment around the brain and spinal cord and enhancing the body’s ability to self-correct, Craniosacral Therapy is able to alleviate a wide variety of dysfunctions, from chronic pain and sports injuries to stroke and neurological impairment.
What to Expect
Massage therapy sessions tend to last either 30 or 60 minutes. Often, the therapist will begin by asking you about your current physical condition, stress levels, and whether or not any part of your body is particularly sensitive. You will be asked to remove as much clothing as you are comfortable with and then lie on a cushioned table. For the purposes of modesty as well as warmth, a sheet is usually draped over your body and the massage therapists will fold back the sheet when working on specific body parts. The room is generally darkened. Sometimes soft music is played and sometimes not, depending on what the massage therapist believes to be most relaxing for you.
The massage therapist often applies a lotion or oil to the body to reduce friction, then generally applies pressure to different sections of the body. Let the therapist know if you experience any discomfort or if the massage is too vigorous for you.
