This small indulgence might seem like a frivolous expense, but the benefits you’ll receive from it can pay off in a big way. Here is a luxurious service that can improve your health and quality of life.
Full Body Massage: Baptist Health Milestone Wellness Center
Expert: Anne Schneiter, massage therapist
What it is: Baptist Health Milestone offers several types of massages including personalized massage treatments, Himalayan salt stone massage, lymph drainage, and Structural Integration. Massage therapy can help increase circulation while relaxing the client. It’s great for stress reduction, deep relaxation and muscle work. Check out their website for more information on the benefits of each.
Preparations: If a client has an acute medical condition like recent surgery or a new diagnosis, consult with a doctor or physical therapist first.
Cost: Varies, depending on type and length of massage. For Baptist Health Wellness members cost ranges from $80 – $130 and $90 – $140 for nonmembers.
Time commitment: Massages can run from 45 to 90 minutes at the client’s request, although the most common is 60 minutes.
Benefits: “I like to think of the massage as part of our health maintenance,” Anne says. She says benefits include increased circulation and mobility as well as stress reduction.
By Ashli Findley
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