Massage Therapy

Dr. Michael C. Murray, Chiropractor also holds a license as a Certified Massage Therapist in the state of California.

He believes that massage is the perfect complement to any chiropractic adjustment.

When a bone gets pulled out of place resulting in pain and reduced mobility, it has done so because a tight or spasming muscle is pulling that bone out of its natural position.

Chiropractic manipulation will restore the bone to the ideal location, but unless the muscle that pulled the bone out of alignment is addressed, the pain and reduced mobility is likely to return. It's for this reason we incorporate massage into every chiropractic manipulation treatment.

Massage on its own, without chiropractic manipulation, is beneficial to aid in preventing skeletal misalignment. Massage also may aid in improving restful sleep, lowering blood pressure, and reducing the body's level of the stress hormone cortisol.

Cortisol is a steroid hormone that increases in response to stress.

Why is it beneficial to reduce cortisol?
High levels of cortisol have been linked to blood sugar imbalance and diabetes, weight gain and obesity, suppression of the immune system, gastrointestinal problems, cardiovascular disease and fertility problems.

Healing the physical and energy bodies
It has been shown that massage and Reiki both help the recipient relax, thus lowering the body's level of cortisol.

For more information on Reiki and Chakra Therapy, please visit this page.

Michael C. Murray, DC, CMT is fully trained in providing the following massage techniques:

Full Body and Focal Area

Relaxation Massage

Deep Tissue

Prenatal

Sports

Aromatherapy

Himalayan Salt Polish

Reiki (Level 2)

Hot and Cold Stone

Hot Semi-Precious Stone

What you can expect during a massage therapy session

Whether in our office, at the therapy center or at your home, your safety, privacy and comfort are our first concern

Once in the location where the massage will take place, Your health history form and massage preferences will be reviewed to ensure that your needs and preferences are clearly understood.

Disrobe to your comfort level. You will then be left in privacy to allow you to disrobe. You can receive an effective, therapeutic massage regardless of what clothing you choose to remove. Your comfort and ability to relax is a top priority. Some people like to take off all their clothing, while others leave on their undergarments or other articles of clothing. It’s really up to you. The goal is for your body to be unrestricted during your treatment.

You will lay face down on the massage table and cover yourself with the linens provided. After a few minutes there will be a knock on the door and you can respond that you are ready.

The massage begins. You’ll stay under the fresh linens on the padded massage table throughout the treatment. Certified Massage Therapists (CMTs) are trained to ensure the sheet on the massage table always drapes you and protects your privacy. Only the body part being worked on will be uncovered.

You will be asked periodically whether the pressure is okay. You should also feel free to communicate about pressure at any time, as well as about draping or any pain you might be feeling throughout the massage. You can expect complete quiet or relaxing conversation if you prefer. There will be calming music played, unless you choose to have no music.

At the end of the therapy, you will be informed that the massage is complete. You will be left alone while you get dressed. When you’re ready, open the door. You will then be provided with water, self-care advice/follow up and your recommended treatment plan. Feel free to ask any questions you may have.

The next few days. Remember that it's normal to be a little sore the next day. Because massage brings oxygen to not-often-used helper muscles, sometimes those little areas get sore. As an after effect of treatment, sometimes areas where you had knotted muscles will be tender for a little while.

You deserve some time to just relax and exist in that state where nothing else matters but you. Because you matter. Schedule an appointment today.