Jan at NURTURING THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE is a wonderful, well trained, experienced & caring massage therapist. I began receiving medical massages from Jan while still a patient in Norwalk Hospital, following my unusual stroke in late 2011. Jan always listens. But, more importantly she feels the muscle tightness, often before I can even tell her! (My speak was not effected by my stroke!) My biggest motivator for Jan's weekly massage (4.5 years, so far) is to relax my tight muscles; but, also to bring more blood & oxygen to my weaker muscles - assisting their strengthening.
So, I weekly see my physical therapist to strengthen muscles & to relax spastic areas. Then, I see Jan a few days later to re-align & relax muscles - yet also invigorate! It's been a long process, but my function continues to improve....which ultimately decreases muscle pain. Decreasing pain is a Great Motivator!
Balancing muscles so they can properly co-contract is what results in smooth, pain free movement.
**Setting up regular massage sessions can help improve any painful (or weak) muscles.
**Call Jan, who uses various massage techniques to achieve mutual goals.
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