When a health issue is not too serious but is bothersome on a daily basis, investing in a solution can be what yields more comfortable days — a high return on investment. For example, annoying nasal congestion might be relieved by salt therapy, which can be found in an area salt room such as Bodhi Salt Center, where visits run from $35-$50.
For nagging aches and pains, massage therapy — or better yet, a massage routine — is an option. Dasha Grankina, co-founder and co-owner of Bodhi Salt, compares a one-time massage to a routine of massage as the difference between a crash diet and a healthy lifestyle. “One-time massage sessions can offer immediate relief, but regular sessions help your body and mind build lasting strength and flexibility,” she says. Massage, as a general rule, is going to run between $100-$125 per 60-minute session, although some businesses offer memberships with reduced rates. If a person begins a routine of regular monthly massage, they could end up spending $1,500-$2,000 per year.
Acupuncture is another increasingly popular wellness treatment that can reap benefits. Holly Macias of Louisville Family Acupuncture explains that acupuncture needles are hairlike solid needles, about 20 of which could fit into a regular blood draw needle, so there isn’t the type of discomfort experienced in an injection. “People are surprised by how relaxing acupuncture is,” she says. “Most of my patients take a nap while the needles are in.”
Older adults may find that acupuncture can become an important part of their wellness. “Acupuncture has been shown to relax the nervous system, and the more we are in that state, the more the body can do restorative processes,” Holly says. Her colleague, Alex, frequently works with veterans and older adults who are experiencing pain associated with inflammation and blood circulation. Acupuncture has also been shown to help regulate the endocrine system, which can be helpful for women who are going through the hormonal changes of peri- and post-menopause.
The cost associated with acupuncture can have a pretty wide range, but generally falls between $100-120 per session. Unlike massage, however, acupuncture, especially for pain, may need to be done twice a week for a while, and then gradually become a once-a-month visit. With that in mind, weekly sessions for a six month period would cost approximately $2,700.
By Carrie Vittitoe
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