Far Infrared “Massage” Therapy

What to expect from your Infrared Light “Massage” Therapy Session? is a therapeutic combination of various deep muscular and lymphatic techniques specifically used with the infrared light placed over the area, that is simple and painless to provide: massage, acupressure, therapeutic heat, far-infrared rays, and has an incredible deep healing effect. It works to strengthen the organs and immune system, helps alleviate acute and chronic pains, relaxes the body, releases the stress caused by intense, active, stressful days; among others’. Most experience great relief during and after therapy that can last days and/or even weeks.

The Infrared Massage is for the intention of improving and strengthening the whole body on a cellular level and the well being of a person. The effects of the treatment relax the muscles, while improving blood circulation, stimulate blood flow and tissue response and repair, relieve acute and chronic pain, and release pollutants trapped in the musculature. The infrared light penetrates beneath the skin and is absorbed by the deep tissues. Combined with muscular techniques helps to firm, repair, rebuild, push out more toxins on a deeper level, opens up muscle and tissue fibers, increases circulation and healing time; allowing for an even deeper healing in the area(s) being worked.

After just 30 minutes of treatment, blood flow is enhanced by 400 percent, and this boost in local circulation persists for several hours after therapy. Most will experience a large amount of relieve, relaxation, warming of the area worked, among others’. The most dramatic benefits of infrared light therapy are achieved with multiple treatment sessions.

What is used with the Infrared Light Massage?

A light lotion, cream, and/or essential oils depending on what the person is dealing with and how long therapy is; your trained therapist will make this determination.

Regarding detoxification:

The infrared light with massage therapy can start a detoxification process in your body, which requires water to flush out toxins that have been trapped in your tissues, and released during therapy.  Water is essential and can help your body speed up its detoxification and the healing process. Also Far infrared heat can be somewhat dehydrating on the tissues in those who do not drink enough water. It is highly recommended persons drink 1-2 glasses before their therapy and to hydrate afterwards consuming 6-8 glasses; same as with all massage therapies.

A few massage restrictions/ contraindications:

• Areas with poor or deficient skin sensation
• Generalised advanced cardiovascular disease
• Local areas of impaired peripheral circulation
• Extensive scar tissue and burn victims
• Deep X Ray treatment or other ionizing radiation (in the last 6 months) in the region being treated
• Malignant tissue (except in terminal / palliative / hospice care)
• Subjects with reduced levels of consciousness or impaired understanding
• Acute febrile illness
• Some acute skin conditions e.g. eczema, dermatitis
• Sensitive structures (e.g. eyes, thyroid etc.)
• Pregnancy or trying to get pregnant
• Epileptic Seizures
• Metallic implants in the spine/scoliosis rods
• Those taking blood thinners for blood clots
• Severe osteoporosis
• Pacemaker or ICD (implanted cardiac device)
• Any major surgeries in the last six months

Most of Dr. Hartman’s therapy clients will add it to a Medical Massotherapy session. The Far Infrared Therapy itself is a very light therapy with the far infrared machine. Dr. Hartman added this to her regular therapy for no additional charge.

To schedule  Call, text, or email Dr. Hartman. 765-860-2144 / Dr.Renee@comcast.net