We are the Physician's Choice!
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We are recognized as a leader in Advanced Medical Massage in Suffolk County, Long Island. Massage therapists recognize us as specialists, due to our ongoing on-site training. This type of work is often the answer regarding Pain, Injury and Disease. We offer Pre-Natal and Post-Natal Massage, Sports Massage and More!
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The Advanced Medical Division at Hands On provides the best possible care for patients with chronic pain and understands their need for specialized attention. In our practice we work with people with acute and chronic pain, in addition to anxiety and stress. Our advanced Medical Therapists work with patients that suffer with pain, injury and disease. We specialize in Trigger Point Therapy and Myofascial Release.
We strive to provide the highest quality care and outcome based massage therapy services. We believe you will find that we offer superior care and we understand the importance of keeping the doctor informed of their patient’s care. Evaluation and progress reports will always be sent in a timely manner.
Combining skilled knowledge, sensitivity, and enthusiasm, our Licensed Massage Therapists all have diverse backgrounds and so, we are able to offer a variety of different Massage Therapy modalities such as Trigger Point Therapy, Manual Lymph Drainage, Deep Tissue Massage, Barefoot Deep Tissue Ashiatsu Massage, Swedish Massage Sessions, Myofascial Release, etc., for the entire family. Most often No-Fault Insurance will cover massage. Very often, insurance will as well, especially United HealthCare.
Our reputation has allowed us to grow significantly over the last twelve years thanks to the referrals of family and friends and of course, the referrals that continue to sustain us from the medical community!
Consider our 30 minute BodyFix Sessions for your pain or discomfort! You won’t be disappointed!
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Your Personalized Treatment Plan
A personalized treatment plan is designed just for you! Rather than a massage "routine", we determine a personalized treatment plan specifically geared towards your needs. The treatment strategy will take into account your problem area, your general health, your time constraints, affordability and of course, your desired goals. Pain vs. discomfort vs. tightness are all considered. Most No-fault insurance will cover this type of massage work.
We will try to pull together information to create an understanding of why you are experiencing particular symptoms and how massage therapy may or may not help. This is not a diagnosis. It is more like putting a puzzle together. Many variables are taken into account. Some examples would be, the health of the tissue involved, how long this problem has existed, etc.
Massage Therapy has many wonderful general health benefits, but if you have a specific goal, such as symptomatic relief from a health related condition, then this would be the time to find out if massage can help you.
Treatment methods and goals may change. We will re-evaluate your personalized treatment plan as your state of health changes. We may find that with time, fewer sessions are needed, and different methods need to be used, etc. Again, there is no massage "routine".
Many times a Massage Therapy session can be 30 minutes long and involves doing specific, focused work. Very often, a patient will benefit from more frequent sessions, such as two thirty minutes sessions, rather than a single one hour session. Of course, this will depend on the person and the ailment that they are trying to resolve. One-hour sessions can be wonderful, but they are not always necessary in order to meet a specific goal.
A one-hour full body massage can enhance your general health and well being. This is enough time for a deeply relaxing session and possibly enough time to pay special attention to a problem area. One and half-hours will consist of a full body massage and focused work on a particular problem area, as well.
Having a personalized treatment plan will allow you to manage your own health. It will allow you to gain some control over your sense of well being. It will allow a partnership in which we work together toward specific goals and is designed just for you!
We offer 'preventative maintenance' packages.These discounted packages allow you to come in for 'regular tune-ups', instead of waiting for a problem to occur or recur. We encourage you to take good care of your health and we are willing to 'lend a hand', by discounting our rates and therefore, making it more affordable. We encourage you to take advantage of these packages!
Often some of the benefits that you obtain from your session can be applied at home. These benefits may include new breathing techniques, gentle stretches, and different methods you can use to help release tension, whether it is emotional or muscular.
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Working "Hand in Hand" With Other Health Care Professionals
Medical professionals are becoming more knowledgeable about the benefits of Massage Therapy and Manual Lymph Drainage. Primary Medical Doctors, Internists, Orthopedists, Neurologists, Chiropractors, etc. are prescribing Massage Therapy for treatment of injury, pain and illness. Research has proven that Massage Therapy has been shown to promote healing of all types and therefore, is now earning itself a place in the traditional medical world. Many of these Health Care Providers are encouraging their patients to utilize Massage Therapy as a form of treatment.
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Insurance
We accept most No-Fault Insurance, sometimes referred to Auto Injury Massage. We are a provider for some HMO's. Please contact us to see if we are a provider for your particular HMO. We suggest that you call your insurance carrier to find out if Massage Therapy is a covered benefit when given by a Licensed Massage Therapist. If it is, find out if there are any requirements, such as a prescription. Should you find that Massage Therapy is covered, we will call to confirm it with your carrier. We now offer a NON-PARTICIPATING HMO RATE! In order to qualify, please obtain a prescription from your doctor. It is the same prices as the 6 session package rate, without buying the package. Please call the office for details.
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Defining the difference between Medical and Therapeutic Massage Therapy
Very often there can be a fine line between medical and therapeutic massage therapy. For instance, general discomfort in an area usually responds very well to a therapeutic session. If pain or discomfort was due to a tight, over stimulated muscle, you can expect to feel better after the session. Often it is a terrific jumpstart to getting better. However, very often, the muscle and soft tissue need to be re-educated. This will enable them to get and stay better. An example would be a short, contracted muscle being re-taught to stay properly lengthened, thereby allowing proper blood flow, nerve innervations, full range of motion and a decrease in pain or discomfort. Medical geared massage incorporates many of the same techniques as therapeutic massage, along with more advanced modalities. The goal of medical techniques is to produce permanent changes or in some cases, such as paraplegia, to maintain the health of the tissue. We measure the results of medical massage by noting a reduction of pain or discomfort for longer periods of time between sessions. Below you will find a general guideline outlining the major differences between medical and therapeutic massage. However, I strongly recommend asking the advice of your therapist or if you have any reason to believe that medically geared massage would be more beneficial to you than therapeutic massage, please don’t hesitate to arrange for a consultation. A consultation will consist of reviewing your medical history, a hands-on evaluation and a determination as to whether we believe that medical geared massage sessions would be in your best interest. We do not charge for consultations.
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Medical Massage Therapy Session
-Treats the muscles, *fascia and **Trigger Points
-Addresses shortened and over- lengthened
muscles
-Sedates or stimulates muscles
-Specific, focused work, based on a treatment plan
-Feedback from the client during the session is
customary
-Often, sessions can produce some temporary
discomfort
30-45 minute sessions.
Each session will generally last longer and longer.
Most often for:
Pain, CT Syndrome, TMJ, Sciatica, Herniated Discs, Scoliosis, Migraines, Muscle Spasms, M.S., Whiplash, Injuries, Chronic muscle tightness/tension, etc.
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Therapeutic Massage Therapy Session-Treats the muscles, may effect *fascia and **Trigger Points-Addresses shortened muscles-Sedates muscles and the mind-Most often incorporates a full body session -Feedback is welcome, but not usually necessary -Feels Great!30-60-90 minute sessionsThe length of results will vary
Most often for: Stress, Discomfort, Insomnia, Depression, Fatigue, High Blood Pressure, Muscle tightness/tension, Asthma, etc.
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*Fascia
is a tough connective tissue that spreads throughout the body in a
three-dimensional web from head to foot. Much like a highly fluid,
elastic body stocking, it functions without interruption. Fascia comes
together at the end of muscles to become tendons, which attach to bones.
It has been estimated that if every structure of the body except the
fascia were removed, the body would retain its shape. A malfunction of
one of the body’s systems due to trauma, poor posture, or inflammation
can cause a binding, impinging or adhering of the fascia either to
itself or to another body structure such as a muscle, bone or organ.
This results in an abnormal pressure on any or all of the body’s
components. Binding and restrictions in one area will affect other parts
and areas of the body, similar to pulling on one end of a sweater,
another area will be affected. The treatment used to treat myofascial restrictions is referred to as Myofascial Release.
**Trigger
points are accumulations of waste products around a nerve receptor.
Trigger points form in muscles and/or fascia, which has been overused or
injured. They can present themselves as sharp pain, dull ache,
tingling, pins and needles, etc. Active trigger points are those, which
cause discomfort. Latent trigger points wait silently in the muscle for a
future stress to activate them. It is common to attribute this
discomfort to other conditions. The treatment used to treat trigger
points is referred to as Trigger Point Therapy.
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We offer many types of Massage such as:
Physician
Prescribed Manual Therapy
Medical
Massage
Neuromuscular
Therapy
Myofascial
Release
Manual Lymph
Drainage
Swedish
Massage Therapy
Deep Tissue
Massage
Pregnancy
Massage
Sports
Massage
Please visit TYPES OF MASSAGE for more information
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