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What better way to show you are dedicated to giving this new life every advantage in the world than to arrange for a pregnancy massage from a specially certified therapist. Each session is designed to focus on the special needs of a mother-to-be as her body goes through the dramatic changes of the child-bearing year, which includes pregnancy, birth, and post-delivery. Massage provides a nurturing touch, which in turn, nurtures the life of your unborn child.

A Woman’s body changes a great deal over nine months. Her weight increases, her breasts change, her blood pressure elevates, organs are compressed and pushed up, and the muscles in her abdomen become stretched and strained. Massage can help relieve pressure and tensions created by these changes.

Certified/Licensed Massage Therapist, Kathy Flippin explains the difference between therapeutic massage and relaxation/spa massage. Dynamic Touch Massage in Orange County, CA offers Sports Massage, Deep Tissue, and Pregnancy/Prenatal Massage sessions that are customized so that you get pain relief that will make you feel better.

You  may already know that our office provides Oncology Massage.  Oncology Massage is intended for those who want to receive massage during or after cancer treatment.  Did you know that A “deep tissue” massage is NOT appropriate during treatment, or for anyone who has had any lymph nodes removed, no matter how long ago?  Cancer patients and survivors require special Massage considerations to keep them safe such as avoiding interference with treatment, and avoiding any risk of inducing lymphedema (mild to severe swelling of an entire arm or leg).

Dynamic Touch Massage Therapy owner Kathy Flippin spends some time after a recent team meeting talking about the benefits of massage therapy for both racers and non-racers alike. A long-time sponsor of Team Velosport/Sho-Air, Kathy has locations in Costa Mesa & Laguna Niguel. She helps athletes and non-athletes alike live a better life.

Bodywork Etiquette – Guidelines to Help you Get The Most Out Of Your Session by Karrie Osborn

Understanding what will happen during your massage, and what is customary allows you to fulfill the main purpose of the massage: to relax and enjoy it. It’s difficult to completely appreciate the experience if you’re fretting over how much to tip, what you look like, if it’s OK to fall asleep, or any other extraneous issue. Your massage practitioner is a professional and is there to contribute to your health and well-being.

What is Lymphatic Massage?? A light massage technique that improves lymph flow, which removes harmful fluids from the tissues and increases immune function.

Lymphatic Massage- what can it be used for?

• Speeds recovery for individuals who have recently had surgery, especially liposuction, or hip/knee/shoulder joint.
• Reduces inflammation and swelling from sports injuries
• Enhances the immune system for individuals with Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.

The therapists at Dynamic Touch are specially trained for Lymphatic Techniques, and use their experience (over 22 years combined!) to assess your special needs and to customize a session that will give you the most benefit possible.  Call if you have questions, 949-650-4240

As a cancer survivor, you have a “new Normal.”  It takes at least a year after the end treatment to settle into a new relationship with your body.  So much has changed that you used to take for granted, such as hair texture, body mass, skin elasticity and surgical scars and implants. The level of pressure is up to you, and we can adjust positions to side-lying if it’s uncomfortable to lay face down.

There is so much more to you than the site of your surgery.  You are a Whole Person and as trained Oncology Massage Therapists, we understand what you’ve been through, and that you want to move on.

Yes, Cancer Survivors can have deep tissue massage as long as it is adapted slightly.   Even if it’s been years since your treatment, and are in complete remission, there are still some considerations you need to know.