Midwest Massage Therapy and Wellness Center LLC

New Wave Weight Loss

Detox massages are an excellent way to help your body get rid of the toxins and pollutants that build up during every day of our lives. As well as being relaxing, this massage technique can improve your health and restore your sense of well-being. By stimulating the lymphatic system during a detox massage, you are enabling the body to eliminate excess fluid build-up, expel harmful bacteria and flush out waste products that have built up from the metabolic processes. Stimulation in the form of gentle massage will actually promote the detox process, which in turn will benefit the immune system and facilitate the healing process. The lymphatic system also has the ability, when stimulated during a detoxification massage, to promote the regeneration of cells and increase the flow of fluids in and around the connective tissue which will kick start the detox process. Special Blended Essential oils incorporated with Manual Lymph Drainage Massage .

Reiki uses a technique commonly called palm or hands on healing. Through the use of this technique, practitioners transfer universal energy (i.e., reiki) in the form of qi (Japanese: ki) through the palms, which they believe allows for self-healing and a state of equilibrium. Excellent way to release stress and improve the body's natural ability to heal itself.

Fascia Blasting

About fascia blasting technique: 

Dimples: They’re endearing on kids, but not quite as cute on my thighs. Yes, like 99.9 percent of the female population, I’m the proud owner of a whole mess of cellulite. And while it doesn’t bother me all that much, I don’t necessarily love it. So when I heard about a weird wellness trick invented by Ashley Black to smooth my problem areas, I thought, Why not give it a whirl? 

Enter fascia blasting: the completely unexpected, all-natural solution to cellulite that also reduces muscle soreness and improves circulation. After personally blasting for a year (infomercial alert), I can honestly say it works. Here are all the details.

What is fascia and why does it need blasting? Simply put, fascia is fiberous connective tissue that is comprised of collagen and protects your organs and muscles. (Come to think of it, it’s kind of like the inner layer of a banana peel.) Fascia supports our musculoskeletal system so we can perform activities like walking, running and sitting at a desk for eight-plus hours.

If your fascia isn’t functioning properly, it can weaken blood flow to muscles, impede flexibility (no matter how many yoga classes you endure), and cause cellulite. And you guessed it: Cellulite is actually the external result of distorted fascia.

How do you use a fascia blaster? Before you roll that spikey motions for one to three minutes per area. You can work up to three to five minutes per zone, but overzealous blasters, beware. Applying too much pressure can result in some pretty funny-looking bruises. After you’re finished, drink lots of water and massage the areas you went over.

What does it feel like? The sensation is similar to foam rolling…if your roller had weird prongs. Fascia blasting can be slightly painful if your fascia isn’t in great shape, so be sure to start out light-handed. You can gradually apply more pressure as your fascia health improves.

How frequently should you use it? It really depends on your level of comfort, but if you want to see results, use it regularly. I try to fascia blast two to three times a week to allow for some recovery time between sessions. One major drawback: Bruises are common, and your skin can become inflamed and painful if you fascia blast too vigorously. If you experience this, allow your body time to heal and go easier next time. Consider rubbing on Arnica (an herbal gel that treats bruising), but discontinue use and see your doctor if the bruises remain or get worse.

little wand anywhere, you’ll need to warm up your muscles with a hot shower, a bath, a heating pad, a sauna or some exercise. Next, apply lotion or oil to the targeted area, then gently run the fascia blaster (use Black’s version, $69, or a budget version, $20) over your skin in up-and-down or side-to-side.