Compassionate Healing Massage For Seniors

Senior massage doesn’t differ much in technique to massage for younger adults. However, the techniques used must keep in mind that an aging body requires a little more extra tender, loving care. A typical session will be an hour long, depending greatly on the mobility of the patient. Often, more time is spent on the hands and feet which helps enhance body awareness, sensations, and circulation in certain parts of an aging body. Reiki – a form of energy work, done with the client remaining clothed is another modality most useful in senior sessions. Hospice care and senior care facilities are very open to this particular type of healing therapy and great comfort and peace can result for all involved in the room while the treatment is performed.

Massage Benefits for Seniors:

• Very useful in the treatment of Alzheimer’s patients – facilitates relaxation and communication.
• It can greatly assist in arthritic pain management by promoting joint lubrication.
• Helps to increase the range of motion and flexibility.
• Boosts natural energy levels and mental awareness.
• Helps to increase strength and muscle coordination.
• Assists in helping improve posture by reducing muscle tension.
• Assists in higher quality of sleep.
• Benefits of enjoying the simple pleasure of human touch and company.

Pain management in seniors is predominantly treated through pharmaceutical methods, but thankfully, more people are becoming aware of the benefits of senior massage therapy. Massage therapy is a natural solution to many ailments associated with the aging process and has proven to be an effective complementary therapy to assist and improve the efficacy of conventional treatments.

I look forward to assisting you or your loved ones. I am open to working with patients in private care facilities, hospice care, assisted living communities or in your private home. I have 30+ years of therapeutic massage training and experience. Working with seniors is a form of massage closest to my heart. I feel a great sense of responsibility and take great pride in assisting our elders at this stage of their lives. I am positive my massage therapy treatments will assist you in living a more comfortable life.

Contact:                                                      Heidi Haltiner
Hours:                                                          By Appointment Only
Phone:                                                         808-357-0181
E-mail:                                                         massagebyheidimaui@yahoo.com