Jenny Schneidewent, LMT/NCTMB

Massage Therapy & Integrative Bodywork

Massage Therapy & Integrative Bodywork

I am a graduate of the 900-hour program at the Cortiva-Muscular Therapy Institute in Watertown, MA and am Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. My comprehensive background in energy work and meditation led me to massage therapy. I believe that helping someone become more aware of and present in their own body lays a strong foundation that can lead to deeper, easier healing on all levels.

Trained in the Benjamin System of Muscular Therapy, I integrate a variety of techniques into each session, such as:

Swedish
Deep Tissue
Sports Massage/Assisted Stretching
Muscle Energy & Active Release Techniques
Myofascial Release
Neuromuscular Therapy
Optimal Breathing® Techniques

My fascination with fascia and the finely tuned balance and interconnectedness within the human body have prompted me to take advanced training in Myofascial Release and Orthopedic Massage techniques. I am also certified in Pregnancy Massage and am qualified to do pre- and post- natal sessions.

I have enjoyed working with a wide range of athletes, musicians and performers, people seeking chronic pain management, and the average stressed-out human being just needing to unwind...

Every session with me, whether your 1st or your 50th, is tailored to your needs on that particular day - be it a deep tissue overhaul, a pre-/post-event sports massage, a feather-light and soothing hour away from the busy world, or some combination thereof!

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MASSAGE THERAPY TERMS/DEFINITIONS: (courtesy of www.massagetherapy.com)

Relaxation Massage:

Most massage treatments will relax you, among other things. A relaxation massage is usually a full-body treatment involving soft music and soft lighting, and sometimes aromatherapy. The therapist will use all kinds of techniques including long strokes, gentle kneading and rolling of skin and muscle, and perhaps some rhythmic rocking from side to side. The pressure used is generally on the light to moderate side and is largely a passive treatment. A good relaxation massage relieves stress and tension in your muscles and will leave you with a greater sense of wellbeing. Additionally, it improves your circulation, sending more oxygen to your organs; it moves fluid through your lymphatic system; it encourages the digestive system and the release of toxins/cellular waste. It may even help you to sleep better.

Deep Tissue Massage:

Techniques that utilize deep-tissue/deep-muscle massage are administered to affect the sub-layer of musculature and fascia. These techniques require advanced training and a thorough understanding of anatomy and physiology. The muscles must be relaxed in order to effectively perform deep-tissue massage, otherwise tight surface muscles prevent the practitioner from reaching deeper musculature. It helps with chronic muscular pain and injury rehabilitation and reduces inflammation-related pain caused by arthritis and tendonitis. It is generally integrated with other massage techniques.

Sports Massage:

Sports massage is designed to enhance athletic performance and recovery - whether pre-event, post-event, during training or injury-related treatment. Pre-event massage is delivered at the performance site, usually with the athlete fully clothed. Fast-paced and stimulating, it helps to establish blood flow and to warm up muscles. Post-event massage is also delivered on site, through the clothes. The intent here is to calm the nervous system and begin the process of flushing toxins and waste products out of the body. Post-event massage can reduce recovery time, enabling an athlete to resume training much sooner than rest alone would allow. When an athlete sustains an injury, skillful massage therapy can often speed and improve the quality of healing. Regular massage therapy during training, as well as a few days before and after an event can also improve performance, recovery and help prevent injury. (It's also a great thing for those who don't have a solid stretching regimen...)

Prenatal Massage:

Performed by a trained perinatal specialist, many methods of massage and somatic therapies are both effective and safe prenatally and during labor and postpartum periods of women’s pregnancies. Prenatally, specific techniques can reduce pregnancy discomforts and concerns and enhance the physiological and emotional well-being of both mother and fetus. Skilled, appropriate touch facilitates labor, shortening labor times and easing pain and anxiety. In the postpartum period, specialized techniques rebalance structure, physiology, and emotions of the new mother and may help her to bond with and care for her infant. Specialized, advanced training in the anatomy, physiology, complications, precautions, and contraindications is highly recommended, and many practitioners require referrals from physicians prior to therapy.

On-Site Chair Massage:

Known as seated massage, chair massage, or on-site massage, this technique involves the use of a specially designed massage chair in which the client sits comfortably. Seated massage includes bodywork and somatic techniques, such as shiatsu, amma, and Swedish massage, provided to the fully clothed client in a variety of settings, including businesses, airports, and street fairs.

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