Massage
Dr. Vanek is happy to offer the beneficial therapeutic massage services of Michele Kovalchik, LMT and Meghan Stevenson, LMT.
In addition to the commonly known benefits of relaxation, improved circulation, and relief for muscle tension, therapeutic massage also serves as a complement to the cosmetic services you receive at our office.
While our massage therapists offer a variety of techniques, Michele and Meghan specialize in Therapeutic Massage, Hot Stone Massage, Reflexology, and Aromatherapy. Michele is available for appointments in Dr. Vanek’s office on Tuesday and Thursday between the hours of 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., and Meghan is available on Wednesday and Friday between the hours of 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. To schedule a massage, contact Dr. Vanek's office at 440-205-5750.
Benefits of Massage
Therapeutic massage can be an important component of your health maintenance or wellness plan. It helps keep the body and mind functioning optimally, while it:
- Supports Your Fitness or Sports Program
- Helps you achieve your performance goals with minimum injury and pain by relieving tired and sore muscles, improving flexibility, relaxing tight muscles, speeding recovery from strenuous physical exertion, and reducing the anxiety of athletic competition.
- Combats the Negative Effects of Aging
- Keeps body tissues and basic functions in a more youthful state, enhances tissue elasticity and joint flexibility, improves blood and lymph circulation, promotes healthy vibrant skin, boosts immune system functioning, and relieves muscle aches and stiffness.
- Relieves the Effects of Stress
- Triggers the relaxation response, relaxes tense muscles, reduces anxiety level, normalizes blocked energy flow, improves immune system functioning, and restores a calm mind and feeling of well-being.
- Offsets the Mental and Physical Strain of Temporary or Long-Term Situations
- For mothers-to-be during pregnancy, for premature and other developmentally challenged infants, for the elderly, for the disabled, especially those in wheelchairs, and others with challenging orthopedic conditions.
- Complements Other Health Care
- Frequently used to enhance the beneficial effects of other types of health care, such as physical and occupational therapy, chiropractic, and psychotherapy.