If you could ease your pain, relieve stiffness, and achieve total relaxation...all through massage therapy, wouldn't you try it? Colleen Avedisian of Natural by Design Massage Therapy uses her 23 years of experience and her extensive nursing background to bring better health to her clients. Many people are wary of medications, and they don't always offer the necessary relief they seek. Colleen uses the best of both Western and Eastern practices in her therapy, concentrating on each individual's needs.

HOLISTIC HEALTH
Not everyone understands the holistic approach to health. Simply put, it takes into account the physical, mental and social aspect of the individual and how it relates to them as a whole. The body is an intricate machine, and those in the medical field are just now understanding how one area of the body affects another area. It's a more natural approach; one that's becoming more and more popular.

TYPES OF MASSAGE & THERAPY
Colleen will use your first meeting to assess your health and design an individualized treatment that she feels will bring you the most relief. If relaxation is what you need, try the seated chair massage for 10-15 minutes. For more intense neck or back pain, Colleen does a deep tissue massage that gets to the muscle and releases the tension. Shiatsu therapy, otherwise known as finger pressure, can calm your nervous system, improve circulation and relieve stress. Swedish foot reflexology involves applying finger pressure to reflex areas in the hands or feet. These areas refer to organs & systems in the body. Reflexology relieves tension, increases circulation and helps promote natural functions in the body. Another method Colleen uses is cranial sacral therapy, where she gently works with the spine and skull to relieve neck and back pain, migraines and fibromyalgia. Sports massage and polarity therapy are other options for pain relief and relaxation.

BENEFITS
After a session with Colleen, you will feel the benefits. You'll be calmer, more relaxed, and stiffness will disappear. It may happen after your first visit, or you could possibly need a few additional sessions...but you will feel better, without medications. Massage therapy has been known to boost immune systems, lower blood pressure, and improve the overall health of the individual. Colleen has worked with cancer patients, and through therapy, can ease the fluid build-up from lymphedema.

Start living a more relaxed, happy, and pain-free life. Call Colleen today...she is available by appointment only.