What is Massage Therapy?

Massage therapy has gained attention from the National Institutes of Health and other respected sectors of the healthcare community as a highly effective complementary and alternative medical therapy.  Massage uses touch to manipulate the soft-tissue muscles of the body.  With their touch, therapists relieve pain, help rehabilitate injuries including chronic conditions such as low back pain, arthritis, bursitis, fatigue; improve circulation, high blood pressure, diabetes, immunity suppression, relieve stress that can lead to disease and illness, increase relaxation,
and aid in the general wellness of clients.


Massage Therapy & Chiropractic

Much like chiropractic care, massage seeks to offer healing through a hands-on, drug-free technique, providing a long-term benefit of lasting relief.  When combined, the two can be especially helpful by:

Speeding Recovery - Patients who receive massage coupled with chiropractic treatment will often experience a faster and more complete recovery.  The spine, soft tissue, and all supporting structures rely on one another to function properly.  The combination of chiropractic care with massage allows them to all be addressed and treated appropriately.

Easier Adjustments - Massage allows for relaxation of muscle tension.  When the body is more relaxed, chiropractic adjustments can be performed more easily, successfully, and comfortably.

Increasing Range of Motion - The goal of chiropractic care is generally to provide increased comfort and mobility. Many chiropractic patients suffer from reduced range of motion due to their injury.  Much like spinal adjustments, massages are able to improve the flexibility and mobility of impacted areas such as muscles, ligaments, and other soft tissue by lengthening the tissue fibers and reducing pain.

Improving Circulation - Massage techniques are often found to enhance blood flow through congested areas. This reduces lactic acid and swelling, while chiropractic also helps by relieving pressure on nerves due to subluxations.

In addition to these benefits, massage and chiropractic care may also work together to improve posture and manage the pain caused by conditions such as arthritis or fibromyalgia.  For many patients, their particular problem cannot be treated by chiropractic care alone but can benefit greatly when combined with massage therapy.


What is the difference between a
​Massage Therapist and a Masseuse?

Is there really a difference between a massage therapist and a masseuse or masseur? In practicality, no.  They both refer to someone who performs massage.  But in reputation and image?  YES.

A Massage Therapist accurately describes a professional body worker with extensive clinical training in anatomy physiology and therapeutic techniques for the the purpose of health and wellness.  Robin has been practicing as a licensed therapeutic massage therapist since 1987.

All professional massage is therapeutic, with real health benefits. But the phrase "therapeutic massage"
indicates that Robin’s work is tailored more to your individual needs.  It is also sometimes used to indicate that the massage may be a little more intense than a pure relaxation massage in order to deal with YOUR treatment goals or chronic issues.

Remind yourself of these health benefits if you start to feel guilty about getting a massage!

CUPPING

What is CUPPING?

One way to understand cupping is that it is the inverse of massage. In a traditional massage, pressure is applied to soften up the tissue and squeeze the stagnant toxins out of the tissue, forcing fresh nutrient rich blood to replace it. This may make the muscles sore, as if you have done an extensive workout, but you won't see any visible signs of these toxins being released because they go to the lymphatic system to filter.
Conversely, cupping uses suction to decompress tissue and muscles, releasing adhesions and scar tissue, decreasing trigger point pain, and relaxing spasms. Cupping does all this while also improving circulation, unblocking energy flow, bringing nutrients and oxygen to the area and carrying away the toxins that have been trapped there!
Sometimes, some of this "stagnation" will show up just under the skin, leaving a temporary discoloration. This is sometimes mistaken for bruising, but it isn't tender because it is NOT a bruise. As a matter of fact, cupping can clear bruises and speed healing. These marks are harmless, should not hurt and typically fade after 2-3 days.
Cupping is a safe, non-invasive modality that has been shown to be very effective in helping with the healing of most any kind of soft-tissue injury or musculoskeletal issue. Cupping reaches far deeper than it may seem - it is a wonderful adjunct to massage therapy, acupressure, acupuncture, and chiropractic.

Meet the Massage Therapist:

​Robin Helner-Reich

Robin is a licensed Medical Massage Therapist that has been practicing since 1987. She has extensive clinical training in anatomy, physiology, and many varied therapeutic techniques for the purpose of tailoring each treatment experience to patients' individual needs and goals for health and wellness.
To schedule an appointment with Robin at Hallmark Chiropractic,
​view her schedule below and contact us today!​

Massage Therapy Hours

Monday 
2:00pm - 6:00pm
Wednesday
 9am - 12pm &
2:30pm - 6:30pm
Friday
 9am - 12pm &
2:30pm - 6pm

Massage Therapy Rates
30 Minute
​Massage: $60.00
45 Minute
Massage: $85.00
60 Minute
Massage: $105.00
90 Minute
Massage: $150.00

*Packages Available*

Purchase Package of
3 Massages
 Receive 5% OFF
*Minimum is 30mins*
Purchase Package of
6 Massages
 Receive 10% OFF
*Minimum is 30mins*
Purchase Package of
10 Massages
 Receive 15% OFF
*Minimum is 30mins*

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​Call the office at 631.727.3795 to schedule your appointment.

*View our printable calendar for the most up-to-date schedule
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Office Hours


MONDAY
Chiropractic
8:30am - 11:30am
1:30pm - ​6:30pm
Massage
2:00pm- 6pm
Trigger Point Therapy
2pm-6pm

TUESDAY
*CLOSED*

WEDNESDAY
Chiropractic
8:30am - 12pm
2:30pm - 6pm
Massage
9am - 12pm
2:30pm - 6:30pm

THURSDAY
*CLOSED*

FRIDAY
Chiropractic
8:30am - 12pm
2:30pm - 6pm
Massage
9am - 12pm
2:30pm - 6pm

SATURDAY
Chiropractic
8:30am - 11am

SUNDAY
*CLOSED*

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