Massage Therapy at Franciscan Health Fitness Centers

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About Massage Therapy

Massage Therapy is one of the leading diffusers of stress and anxiety as well as a non-medicinal reliever of pain and depression. However, the benefits of massage therapy go well beyond relaxation.  Soothe, rejuvenate, and relieve stress of everyday life while facilitating healing and recovery for your body with Massage.

Our Chesterton and Chicago Heights Massage Therapy areas are staffed by qualified, certified Massage Therapists. Appointments can be made at the Service Desk in Chesterton or Franciscan Day Spa in our Chicago Heights location. 

Highlights

Swedish Massage

Swedish Massage

Therapists use a combination of five basic strokes, all flowing toward the heart, to manipulate the body’s soft tissues. The benefits of a Swedish massage may include general relaxation, increased flexibility, relief from muscular tension, decreased muscular discomfort, and improved circulation.

Deep Tissue Massage

Deep Tissue Massage

This type of massage incorporates greater pressure to reach deeper muscular layers. Deep-tissue massage concentrates on areas of tension and alleviates pain. This is beneficial for those who have been involved in heavy physical activity and may be recommended by a physician.

Sports Massage

Sports Massage

Sports Massage combines traditional massage with a variety of compressions, and stretches focusing on muscle systems relevant to a particular sport.

AVAILABLE AT: Chicago Heights
Hot Stone Massage

Hot Stone Massage

Depending on your individual needs, hot stone therapy can unlock tension deep within the muscles, relieve stress or help you achieve total relaxation.

AVAILABLE AT: Chicago Heights
Ear Candling

Ear Candling

This centuries-old practice is used to relieve pressure, wax build-up and inner-ear blockage. The treatment involves soothing facial massage, followed by placing a slow-burning cylinder gently into your ear. The cylinder is then lit at the opposite end to create a vacuum. You experience no discomfort whatsoever as the vacuum helps to soothe and relax your ear.

AVAILABLE AT: Chicago Heights
Pre/Post Natal Massage

Pre/Post Natal Massage

This therapy encompasses massage work done during pregnancy and postpartum. Many of the techniques are similar to what you experience during a regular therapeutic massage session, but they are tailored to the needs of the mother and her current phase of pregnancy. The mother will be positioned to help relieve pressure on the back, pelvis, hips, and abdomen. The goal of perinatal massage is also very similar to that of a regular massage session: loosen the strain on muscles and joints, promote relaxation, decrease stress hormones, and increase blood and lymphatic circulation. Perinatal massage can also help facilitate a more naturally progressive, relaxed, and at times, faster labor.
A release from a Medical Professional is required for Pre and Post Natal Massages

AVAILABLE AT: Chesterton
Sedentary Support

Sedentary Support

With the client fully clothed, this Swedish style massage is for individuals that have a sedentary lifestyle or a sedentary job. Benefits include increased energy, flexibility, and range of motion. Cream or oil would only be used on exposed skin such as the hands and feet.

AVAILABLE AT: Chesterton

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