 Wellness and Allopathic Models of Massage
Massage therapy is a cost-effective way to increase your level of health. It has been found to reduce the intensity and frequency of back pain – one of the top reasons listed for visits. Massage therapy can help decrease suffering from headaches and can boost the immune system and help with more sound sleep and better performance of daily activities because it often decreases stress levels.
This WNC Structural Bodywork & Massage practice works within both the wellness and allopathic models which views health as the sum total of a person’s environment, which includes mind and spirit, as well as body (wellness) and on the concept that health is achieved through the removal of disease (allopathic). Both models influence one another. As a therapeutic bodywork practitioner, I recognize when it is beneficial to focus particular attention on the physical body to promote relief of pain or discomfort. The certificates of education accomplishments (shown in the rotating box) give you the prospective clients an understanding of my practice focus.
 All models are based on the premise that it is necessary for clients to achieve balance in his or her life in order to promote optimal health and well-being. It is the ideal that all human factors and environments are interrelated.
The rationale of each therapeutic session explains the potential causes of distress, reveals desirable goals, and describes ways for attaining those goals. Eight-five percent of my clients are seeking positive outcomes from prior soreness, stiffness/spasm; reduction/manage pain; injury recovery; relaxation; and or stress reduction. Deep-tissue/muscular therapy tops the ranking of massage techniques of choice, followed by neuromuscular, myofascial release, trigger-point, acupressure, chair massage and cryotherapy.
Each session has a logical process. It is multimodality, systematic methodology that organizes a session from the beginning to the end. In most circumstances a blending of modalities and methods of massage and bodywork are combined together for area-specific treatments. Your treatment may involve any one or a combination of the therapies mentioned. This does not replace the need for medical treatment, and in some cases, may require your physician’s permission. All work and information between the client and therapist is strictly confidential and paced at the client’s comfort level. The goal is to enhance overall vitality and well being.
Pricing and methods of payment
Unlike many massage therapy operations, session pricing is uncomplicated and straightforward. Thirty minute sessions cost the client $30.00. Sixty minutes of session-work cost the client $60.00. If the client requests additional work within a session, the price for that session will increase. The client is the given the opportunity to continue with bodywork or end the session on time.
Cash is the preferred method of payment, though checks are accepted from established clients. At this time no means are established for paying with credit or debit cards.
 About Me
Andrea Clapp who is WNC Structural Bodywork & Massage’s owner and sole proprietor has maintained an active career in healthcare for the past twenty-five years. She holds a Masters of Public Health degree from The University of Tennessee and received her massage therapy training for C.O.R.E. in Knoxville, TN. Additional training was completed at C.O.R.E. for Myofascial Structural Integration Technique, which remains the foundation of her practice. This approach to therapeutic massage is based on fundamental anatomical, physiological and biomechanical principles.
Andrea’s goal in each therapeutic session is to bring about a state of muscular balance and internal homeostasis to each client. Hands on bodywork emphasize using the sense of touch to feel for abnormalities in the muscles and surrounding tissues. Andrea applies one or more massage modalities for specific problems or for best relaxation state.
Frequent Questions and Answers
Q. I have medical problems. Can I still get a massage?
A. Yes, but it’s important to note that there are some conditions where massage is not recommended. Consult with your physician before you get a massage. In certain circumstances a written permission for your physical may be necessary. When you have any of these conditions, please wait until the condition has cleared before scheduling a massage:
Certain forms of cancer
Phlebitis
Some cardiac problems
Fever
Contagious or infectious diseases, including any cold or flu no matter how mild it may seem
Under the influence of drugs or alcohol
Recent operations or acute injuries
Skin diseases
Neuritis
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Q. Can massage therapy help some medical problems?
A. Structural bodywork offers a drug free, non-invasive and humanistic approach based on the body’s natural ability to heal itself. Massage has many physiological effects, such as Increase circulation, stimulating lymph system to help cells in the restorative process, reduce spasms and cramping, release endorphins, the body’s natural painkiller, improve range of motion to joints an d skeletal junctures to name just a few anatomical conditions.
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Q. How often should I get a massage?
A. Massage therapy should be a part of your regular self care. Some people require only a few sessions to treat a specific problem, while others become regular users of massage as both proactive and preventative healthcare. Massage can help maintain healthy blood flow and the circulation of lymph, normal muscle tone and texture, normal flexibility and range of motion of joints in addition to helping to resolve injury. We will work together to determine what treatment plan will be best serve your needs.
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Q. Do you offer massage gift certificates?
A. Yes I do. A therapeutic massage is a great way to show someone how much you care. Please contact me regarding options for giving massage therapy as a gift.
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Q. Will I experience muscle soreness following a massage therapy treatment?
A. Most people report feeling very relaxed, and experience significant relief from aches, pains and stress after a massage session. However some people, especially those who require deep-tissue/structural integration work, experience mild muscle soreness that may last a day or two. Once the soreness is gone they often feel significant reduction in the symptoms that brought them to massage therapy in the first place.
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Q. Can my session(s) be covered by my health insurance or Medicare / Medicaid?
A. Due to current changes in the health insurance industry WNC Massage is not able to bill insurance companies for massage therapy.
Some health insurance companies will reimburse the client if the client submits a receipt for services, however, this would have to be determined by the client and payment in full would be required for each massage session.
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In Conclusion
A client’s symptoms do not dictate an instant formula for treatment, but instead provide a beginning frame on reference based on the individual’s unique limitation.
Call the office of WNC Massage for an evaluation and begin the process of unwinding the limitations placed on the body that have put the body in a compromised position allowing pain and dysfunction to take the place of health and vitality.
The body is a highly integrated structure and has a tremendous capacity for self-healing at all ages. Once we get to that understood the road to wellness might just before you.
Thank you for visiting this website and call for an appointment (828) 488-7662.
Hours of Operation: Advanced scheduling of appointments is preferable. However, emergency and walk-in visits within reason are available.
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