Text Box: Mon Valley YMCA Massage Therapy

 

 

 

 

We are pleased to announce our new massage therapist-
Brittany Nogy.

The newest addition to our team is Brittany Nogy.  Brittany is a graduate of the Pittsburgh School of Massage.  She has completed 330 clock hours of a foundations program in Swedish Massage.  She has learned other modalities which includes chair massage, anatomy and pathology.  She then continued her education completing 495 clock hours in the advanced medical massage program.  Brittany will be working full time at the YMCA.  She is proficient in Swedish Massage, Neuromuscular (trigger point) Therapy, Deep Tissue Massage, Sports Massage, Myofascial Release, Orthopedic Massage, manual Lymph Drainage and Hot Stone Massage.

 

 

 

 


 

Text Box: Massage Descriptions:  Neuromuscular Therapy– (NMT) is a very specialized form of manual  therapy.  By definition, Neuromuscular Therapy is a utilization of static pressure on specific myofascial (Trigger) points to relieve pain.  Trigger points are tender areas usually found in tight muscles.  They may radiate or refer pain to other areas of the body.  They can also cause muscle weakness or restricted range of motion.  Trigger points can result from a number of causes including direct trauma, overuse of a muscle group, muscle imbalance, postural concerns and exposure to cold.  Neuromuscular Therapy is often more intense and specific.  It may be painful at first, but the pressure will alleviate the muscle spasm.  In fact, many people describe the pressure as “good pain”, however; communications between the client and the therapist is very important to achieve desired results.  Swedish Massage– Firm gentle pressure is applied to muscles to improve circulation, reduce muscle aches, promote relaxation and improve flexibility. Gliding, kneading, compressing and vibrating strokes are used.  Pressure will vary         according to client preference.  Massage oil is used to allow for the gliding strokes.  Aromatherapy is also included  to help relax, calm or invigorate the body.  Some stretching and joint flexibility techniques may be used as well to promote joint health and to help prevent injury.  Thirty, sixty and ninety minute sessions are available.  Sports Massage– Perfect for a very active or athletic individual who seeks a muscle intensive massage modality. Sports massage concentrates more on  specific areas of the body.  Ideal for competitive athletes or those with recreational lifestyles to help relieve discomfort and pain from over activity.  Hot/Cold Stone Massage– Natural basalt stones are heated and placed along the spine, in the palms of the hands, behind the neck and at other points on the body to help increase the flow of  energy and to warm and relax soft tissue.  The hot stones are very soothing and relaxing and help with tight muscles.  Cold stones are used with quicker Swedish strokes and are particularly helpful with inflammation.  They are very invigorating and firming.  Aromatherapy is also included to help  relax, calm or invigorate the body.  Clients may request hot stones only.  Sixty or ninety minute sessions are available.