Geriatric Massage

Service Description

Geriatric massage is noninvasive, medication-free, and gentle. It involves a combination of stroking and kneading, and it may also include the application of light pressure on specific points. In older people, massage has been linked to improved blood flow and immunity, reducing blood pressure and accelerating the healing process. It has also been shown to help seniors suffering from chronic pain, such as arthritis. In fact, massage therapy can positively affect nearly every one of the body's systems. Geriatric massage aims at improving specific aging health conditions, such as stiff muscles, limited mobility and chronic pain. As mature skin contains less moisture and is more susceptible to bruising and tearing, geriatric massage therapists use soothing, gentle strokes and mild stretching instead of standard massage pressure. Sessions also are usually shorter, lasting about 30 minutes.

Contact Details

• SmudgeHawk Healing, McCullough Avenue, San Antonio, TX, USA

  210-876-6612

  janesmudgehawk@yahoo.com