
Massage Therapy now open for outpatient appointments
Appointments are being offered in Richmond, Healthworks-Connersville, and at Reid Eaton Family & Specialty Care, 550 Hallmark Drive in Eaton.
Safety guidelines will include:
- Masking all staff and clients
- Diligent handwashing by staff; and client will wash hands (or use hand sanitizer) when they come in
- Cleaning of the massage area, waiting area and equipment after each massage
- Screening at entrances
Massage appointments can be made by calling Reid Health Central Scheduling and letting them know the location preferred -- (765) 983-3358 - prompt 5.
Massage Therapy
Massage office locations:
- Richmond - Reid Health Outpatient Care Center - 2nd floor
- Richmond - Athletic Training Clinic at Reid Orthopedics
- Connersville - Reid HealthWorks Fitness Center
- Eaton - Reid Eaton Family & Specialty Care
To schedule, call Reid Central Scheduling at (765) 983-3358 prompt 5
Benefits of Massage Therapy
- Pain reduction
- Increases flexibility and range of motion
- Decreases muscle tension and stiffness
- Can help reduce high blood pressure
- Improves circulation and lymph flow
- Decreases headaches, including migraines
- Promotes relaxation
- Decreases stress hormones
- Can increase serotonin and dopamine
- Increases awareness of the mind-body connection
*Despite its many benefits, massage isn't meant as a replacement for regular medical care. Let your doctor know you are trying massage, and be sure to follow any standard treatment plans you have in place.
Massage is generally safe as long as it is done by a Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT). But massage may not be indicated for everyone.
Discuss massage with your doctor first in cases of:
- Unexplained pain or other symptoms
- Burns or open wounds
- Cancer
- Blood clots
- Fractures
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Severe osteoporosis
- Pregnancy (Check with your doctor to ensure you are a candidate for massage therapy.)
Pricing:
- 25-minute table or chair massage: $30
- 50-minute full body massage: $50
- 75-minute full body massage: $70
- 75-minute Hot Stone massage: $70
- 100-minute full body massage: $90
Reid's Massage Therapy Department offers therapeutic, healing massage in a variety of techniques and multiple modalities.

Active Isolated Stretching (AIS)
AIS is a specific stretching
program. The muscle to be stretched is isolated and 4 basic principles are
applied to achieve the desired result of flexibility and reduction pain.

Chair Massage
A
specially designed chair is used to massage shoulders, neck, back, arms and
hands while the client is clothed.

CranioSacral Therapy (CST)
Using a soft touch generally no greater than 5 grams
practitioners release restrictions in the craniosacral system which has been
shown to improve the functioning of the central nervous system. CST may be
effective for helping people with a wide range of healthcare challenges
associated with pain, dysfunction and more.

Cupping Therapy
Cupping therapy is a form of ancient Chinese medicine that has been used for thousands of years to treat pain, muscle stiffness, and other ailments. Today, cupping therapy is used as both a massage technique and muscle recovery tool.

Deep Tissue Massage
The application of firm pressure and slow strokes to reach deeper layers of
muscle and fascia (the connective tissue surrounding muscles). It can be used for chronic
aches and pain and contracted areas.

Hot Stone Massage
Promotes
deeper muscle relaxation using smooth water heated stones placed on key points
and used while massaging.

Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)
Lymphatic drainage massage is a form of gentle massage that encourages the
movement of lymph fluids around the body. The fluid in the lymphatic system
helps remove waste and toxins from the bodily tissues. Some health conditions
can cause lymph fluid to build up.

Medical Massage
Medical massage is outcome-based massage, primarily the
application of a specific treatment targeted to the specific problem(s) the
patient presents with diagnosis and are administered after a thorough
assessment/evaluation by the medical massage therapist with specific outcomes
being the basis for treatment.

Myofascial Release
Reduces
tension throughout the body by releasing trigger points in the muscles via
massaging and stretching of the tight area.

Neuromuscular Therapy
Neuromuscular therapy
is a form of soft tissue manipulation that aims to treat underlying causes of
chronic pain involving the muscular and nervous systems. This medically-oriented form of
massage addresses trigger points (tender muscles points), circulation, nerve
compression, postural issues, and biomechanical problems that can be caused by
repetitive movement injuries.

Prenatal / Perinatal Massage
Used to
help relieve tight sore muscles and facilitate relaxation by massage techniques
designed for the prenatal or perinatal client.

Relaxation Massage
Consists of flowing strokes, kneading and gentle manipulations of the
muscles performed at your chosen pressure that does not cause discomfort. This
can promote general relaxation, relieves
muscular tension, plus improves circulation and range of movement.

Sports Massage
Sports massage therapy is a combination of many different techniques performed on athletes or active individuals for the
purpose of aiding recovery, injury prevention and enhancing overall
performance.

Strain / Counterstrain
Strain counter strain is a manual therapy technique used to treat muscle and joint pain and dysfunction.
It uses passive body positioning of spasming muscles and dysfunctional joints
to put them in very specific positions of comfort and relaxation and held for
90 seconds.

Trigger Point Therapy
Trigger point therapy is a form of manual therapy that focuses on finding and releasing trigger points (knots). Trigger points are
spots located in the skeletal muscules that produce pain when compressed.

Oncology Massage
Oncology massage is always gentle and soothing and at times referred to
as Compassionate Touch. Oncology Massage Training imparts specialized knowledge specific to
cancer, its treatment and impact.