Massage and Bodywork
The primary focus of typical massage is to promote relaxation and improve the client's well being. Bodywork is using a variety/combination of therapeutic modalities for manipulating body structure and restoring health. A major difference is that during a typical massage you will be feeling very relaxed and comfortable for the majority of the session, with short term lasting effects. During a bodywork session there may be some discomfort, your massage therapist will communicate to ensure it stays in your comfort zone. Bodywork is used if you are; experiencing discomfort (chronic/acute, physical/mental), difficulties with range of motion, looking to increase sports and everyday function. The great thing is that there is a longer lasting extreme feeling of relaxation and relief when the body is restored and balanced.
Common Injuries/Conditions Improved With Massage
Plantar Fasciitis
Hip-Pelvis Balance & Decompression
Compartment Syndrome of the Leg
Knee Treatment (incl. MCL/LCL)
Foot & Ankle Injuries
Neck Injuries & Advanced Neck Treatment
Whiplash Recovery
Multiple-Stage Headache Relief Treatments
Complete Shoulder Treatment
Frozen Shoulder Treatment
Bicipital, Supraspinatus & Infraspinatus Tendonitis
Low Back Pain Relief (W/Psoas Release)
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
False-Carpal Tunnel/Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Release
Shin Splints & Runner’s Injuries
False Sciatica & Piriformis Syndrome
TMJD & Intraoral Treatment
Prenatal Massage (With Body Cushions)
And More!
Infrared Sauna/Light Therapy
We have a Good Health Infrared Sauna available for use, every day of the week. This sauna make use of both the visible and invisible aspects of sunlight to warm your body to the core. Our sauna has an air purifying system inside featuring HEPA filters and UV light – the UV light is not emitted externally so it is safe for use. Appointments are 30 or 60 minutes in length and late arrivals will not be accepted since we need adequate time in between sessions for staff to clean, disinfect, and make sure the room is ready for the next customer. We encourage our clients to bring their own towels/robes, but if you need to use ours they will be provided for a $5 charge. The sauna will be preheated at 150 degrees in between appointments and every client is responsible for resetting the sauna temperature to 150 at the end of their appointment. We ask that you also clean the sauna before and after your session using the provided EPA registered cleaning solution.
Sauna/Light Therapy Health Benefits
Reduced stress and fatigue
Muscle aches
Joint relief
Arthritis
Weight loss and calorie burning
Increased metabolism
Improved immune system
Metabolic waste removal
Clearer skin
Motor Vehicle Accident Recovery & Massage Therapy
Impact Massage & Bodywork can help you feel better after an auto accident. In most cases, even small muscles and ligaments will be injured in an auto accident and oftentimes, the stiffness and pain from these accidents doesn’t appear for days, weeks, or months. Treating your body early can help prevent future pain and issues. Minnesota’s No-fault Law (your auto insurance) makes it simple – they will cover the treatment needed following a motor vehicle accident, regardless of who’s fault it was. Impact Massage & Bodywork will work directly with your insurance company on the billing details so you can focus on getting better.
Acupuncture/Chinese Medicine
Acupuncture is the insertion of fine needles into acupuncture points. The needles are either then left to passively augment the flow of Qi (chi) or technique is applied to the needle to actively adjust the flow of Qi. In western terms, we use needles to provide stimulus that travels along pathways (nervous, muscular, and connective tissue) called the kinetic chain to broadly affect the body. Sensations that may accompany the insertion of needles are heat, fullness, tingling, or movement. A virtue of Acupuncture is that points are selected on an individual basis and may even change from visit to visit as symptoms change and improve.