Debbie VanHeel, Licensed Massage Practitioner, is a graduate of the Inland Massage Institute in Spokane, WA. Debbie is NCBTMB board certified and a member of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA).
Debbie works out of Nora Avenue Massage & Therapies, in the Spokane Valley
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Massage is a therapeutic way to relax the body, relieve muscle fatigue, increase circulation, improve range of motion and decrease pain.
Massage helps relieve the stress and tension of everyday living and has proven beneficial to many chronic conditions such as low back pain, arthritis, and sore, aching muscles.
Debbie VanHeel, Licensed Massage Practitioner
"I believe that massage is a powerful tool for personal health"
Benefits of massage include:
* Calms the central nervous system* Minimizes stress
* Relieves tired and sore muscles
* Relaxes tight muscles
* Improves tissue elasticity and joint flexibility
* Improves posture and reduce blood pressure
* Improves blood and lymph circulation
* Improves immune system functioning
Massage can be an important part of a fitness or sports program, helping you achieve your performance goals with minimal injury and pain.
Massage promotes better sleep, improved concentration, and reduced anxiety. It helps create an overall sense of well-being.
Debbie offers several popular styles of massage, and each one has its own unique character and techniques:
Swedish Massage consists of long strokes and utilizes effleurage, kneading, vibration, friction and percussion techniques. It is effective for general relaxation.
Hot Stone Massage uses basic Swedish Massage, along with heated stones. Debbie’s therapeutic techniques are designed to improve most major systems, such as skeletal, nervous, circulatory, digestive and muscular. Excellent for the neck, shoulder, low back, migraines and muscle tension.
Deep Tissue Massage works deeply into muscles and connective tissue called fascia. This helps release chronic aches and adhesion. Fascial restriction pulls the body out of alignment, and can lead to muscle imbalances, reduced flexibility, nerve compression, and posture restriction.
Lypossage is a body contouring treatment that cleanses the body of stagnant, stalled lymphatic fluid. Lypossage tones the muscles, lifting and firming sagging tissue while clearing the lymphatic system.
