Therapeutic Acupressure
Cherry Creek Aesthetic & Massage by Markus Murphy
At Cherry Creek Aesthetic and Massage Center, we pride ourselves in providing a wide variety of non-invasive skin care procedures and therapeutic medical massage to metro Denver and surrounding areas. We offer state-of-the art cosmetic procedures that are safe and effective. We hand pick the finest massage therapists to fit your every need. For the treatment of your skin, we have the expertise and technology to take care of your needs. We accept cash, checks and all major credit cards.
Massage Services
Massage increases the flow of nutrients to depleted muscle tissue. As a result, your body will feel relaxed, rejuvenated, and invigorated! Massage also speeds up the body’s natural healing process by relieving muscle tissue of toxins that have built up through physical or emotional stress. We combine powerful clinical methods with traditional massage techniques to help you become pain free, personally better or just to relax. Rest assured that if you are suffering from back or neck problems, extremity problems or other health related ailments, Cherry Creek Aesthetic & Massage Center can provide you with the effective professional relief you demand. We promise to provide quality service and professional care so that you can maximize the benefits realized from your chiropractic and/or message experience. We offer a variety of excellent packages and accept cash, checks, all major credit cards and all major insurance carriers.
Pre and Post Natal Massage
$70.00 60 minutes
$105.00 90 minutes
Massage therapy enhances the function of muscles and joints, improves circulation and general body tone, and relieves mental and physical fatigue. Massage during pregnancy is therapeutic bodywork which focuses on the special needs of the mother-to-be as her body goes through the dramatic changes of the childbirth experience. It is a fast-growing field in the United States that has attracted the interest of labor and delivery nurses, nurse-midwives, childbirth educators, and obstetricians.
Pregnancy massage can be done in different ways. Pregnant women may lie on their sides to be massaged, and they can actually lie on their bellies, since a specifically designed pillow makes it possible for expectant moms, no matter how far along they are, to lie flat on their stomachs. It accomplishes this with a deep center cutout in the pillow, so that bellies are accommodated and moms-to-be are relaxed and comfortable.
After the first 22 weeks of pregnancy, lying flat on your back can cause pressure on deep blood vessels, due to the growing baby, thereby reducing circulation to you and your baby. To avoid this problem, pillows can be used to ensure that you are lying down and looking at the wall rather than the ceiling. Body pillows are especially effective for the side-lying position.
Benefits of prenatal massage include:
- emotional support and nurturing touch
- relaxation and decreased insomnia
- stress relief on weight-bearing joints, such as ankles, lower back and pelvis
- neck and back pain relief caused by muscle imbalance and weakness
- assistance in maintaining proper posture
- preparing the muscles used during childbirth
- reduced swelling in hands and feet
- lessened sciatic pain
- fewer calf cramps
- headache and sinus congestion relief
Massage during pregnancy is safe for most mothers. Our massage therapists will want to know if you are having any problems or complications with your pregnancy before you begin. If you are, then our therapists may require approval from your primary health care provider before proceeding with any bodywork. The following are circumstances in which massage should not be performed: heavy discharge (watery or bloody); diabetes; contagious illness; fever; vomiting; unusual pain; pre-eclampsia; high blood pressure; morning sickness; abdominal pain; diarrhea; any malignant condition.
Because of the tremendous physical and hormonal changes that occur in the expectant mother, we do not recommend any massage during the first trimester. This is the time for the mother to get comfortable with being pregnant. Massage can be performed anywhere from 30 minutes to two hours, depending on how much time you have and how much discomfort you are experiencing. Once a week during the second trimester is recommended, and twice a week or more during the third trimester can be very beneficial.
Sports Massage
$70.00 60 minutes
$95.00 90 minutes
Sports massage can help prevent those nagging minor injuries that so often get in the way of optimum performance and achievement. The prime purpose of sports massage therapy is to help alleviate the stress and tension which builds up in the body’s soft tissues during physical activity. Whether one is a world class athlete, or a desk jockey, minor injuries and muscle tension occur, due to overexertion and/or overuse. Massage aids in recovery and repair of these tissues.
This treatment is not just for the athlete: anyone can benefit from sports massage, including people in physically demanding jobs and those not quite so obvious (occupational, emotional and postural stress may produce many similar characteristics to sports injuries). Sports massage tends to be deeper and more vigorous than Swedish massage. It is based on the various elements of Swedish massage and often incorporates a combination of other techniques involving stretching, compression, friction, toning, and trigger point response techniques similar to Acupressure and Shiatsu. The skilled therapist brings together this blend of techniques, knowledge and advice during a treatment. The goal of sports massage is to promote optimum performance, injury-free training and minimize post event injuries.
Swedish Massage
$70.00 60 minutes
$95.00 90 minutes
Swedish massage is considered the foundation for most table massage techniques. It is characterized by the use of lotion or oil to allow gliding strokes over the skin. Most strokes are done toward the patient’s heart with the goal of improving blood and lymphatic circulation. Swedish technique consists of five basic strokes: effleurage (stroking), petrissage (kneading), friction, tapotement (percussion), and vibration, though all of these strokes are not used on every part of the body. Our therapists blend in various techniques, depending upon training and experience, to address the specific needs of the client. In general, it is the manipulation of the body’s soft tissue (i.e. the skin, muscles, tendons, ligaments and fascia) using the hands in a gentle, flowing massage technique. Varying degrees of pressure and stretching movements are incorporated. It is most commonly used for relaxation and improving well-being.
A typical full-body massage session lasts for 60 to 90 minutes, many therapists will offer shorter sessions for treating specific areas such as the back, shoulders, neck or any area experiencing discomfort or pain. On the first visit clients are asked a number of questions concerning general well-being, injuries and pre-existing medical conditions that the therapist should know about, in order to determine if there are any contra-indications (physical conditions that would prohibit or limit massage therapy).
Myofascial Massage
$70.00 60 minutes
$95.00 90 minutes
Myo-fascial Release is an effective hands-on technique that uses sustained pressure to reduce restrictions in the connective tissue system. This method is effectively used to eliminate pain, restore motion and change shape and structure of soft tissue. The theory of Myo-fascial Release requires an understanding of the fascial system (or connective tissue). The fascia is a specialized system of the body tissue that creates shape and structure of soft tissue. Fascia is the packaging system of the body that surrounds and interweaves every muscle, bone, nerve, artery and vein as well as all of our internal organs including the heart, lungs, brain and spinal cord. The most interesting aspect of the fascial system is that it is not just a system of separate coverings. It is actually one structure that exists from head to foot without interruption. In this way you can begin to see that each part of the entire body is connected to every other part by the fascia, like the yarn in a sweater. In a normal healthy state, fascia has a flexible, elastic configuration. It has the ability to stretch and move without restriction. When we experience physical trauma, scarring, or inflammation, fascia loses its pliability. It becomes tight, restricted and a source of tension to the rest of the body. Traumas, such as a fall, whiplash, surgery or just habitual poor posture over time and repetitive stress injuries have cumulative effects on the fascial system. Tight or restrictive fascia can exert excessive pressure, producing pain or restriction of motion. This may affect flexibility and stability, and is a determining factor in our ability to withstand stress and strain. There are many flavors of Myo-fascial release work that you may come across in your exploration of body work. Without going into further detail some names you may have heard of are Myo-fascial Release, Rolfing, Heller work, and aspects of Neuromuscular Therapy.
Cherry Creek Aesthetic & Massage
710 E Speer Blvd,
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 800-2401 â
