Appalachian Medical Massage Associates

Posted in Uncategorized on 04/07/2009 09:01 pm by ammatn0

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We’re in the process of transitioning to a Wordpress.org website.  Background formatting is a little funky in this “Home” section. It looks right in Google Chrome and Firefox, but the margins are funny in Internet Explorer. We’re working on resolving this issue. If you have a *.php or *.css fix for Internet Explorer, please let us know!

Thank you for your patience!

 

Massage Increases Weight Gain in Pre-Term Infants

Posted in Medical Massage, Pre-Natal and Infant Massage on 05/09/2009 06:23 pm by ammatn0

This month’s Journal of Perinatology published an interesting study by the Department of Neonatology at the Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, DC. The study found that massage with is a relatively simple and inexpensive intervention that can improve weight gain in selected preterm infants.

None of us would want to be the any of the babies in the control group! (The ones not receiving massage.)

Read more at PubMed.com:
“Massage with kinesthetic stimulation improves weight gain in preterm infants.” Journal of Perinatology: official journal of the California Perinatal Association 2009 May;29(5):352-7. PMID: 19148112

 

Ida Rolf on “Rolfing” Structural Integration

Posted in Structural Integration on 05/03/2009 05:24 pm by ammatn0

Here’s something we ran across on the www.irolfing.com website.  Who better to explain the subject that Dr. Rolf herself?

THE VERTICAL-EXPERIENTIAL SIDE TO HUMAN POTENTIAL
An essay by Ida P. Rolf, founder of Rolfing® Structural Integration, dated March 1977

Like so many teachers, some of them very close to home, I complain that people do not seem to understand my basic goals, the fundamental purpose for which Rolfing has been developed. In an effort to lessen this type of frustration, I offer the following summary of Rolfing developments, purposes, and ideas.

First, let me reiterate what I have often said before: I as an individual, am not primarily interested in the relief of symptoms, either physical or mental. To hear Rolfees tell of their “wonderful”, “unbelievable” symptom alleviation, it is hard not to accept this assessment as a goal. However, I am interested in human potential, and human potential per se neither includes nor excludes the palliation of symptoms.

As of today, Rolfing is accepted as being one of the most basic, one of the most reliable means of developing whatever potential is latent in any given human, psychological as well as physical. By what route did Rolfing reach this particular eminence? We assume that human beings are, as a species, evolving toward verticality. What are the intellectual considerations which can speed us on our way toward understanding the value of this verticality?

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Avid Runner Recovers Quickly from Sprain

Posted in Lymph Drainage, Medical Massage on 05/01/2009 05:52 am by ammatn0

 

Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) can be extremely effective in treating sprains. . . . Thanks for letting us know how well you recovered. We’re so glad to be able to help!  Now it’s time to start training for the Crazy 8’s 8K road race!

See more testimonials in our Testimonial section.

All of our testimonials are reprinted with permission. If you would like to make your story available to others, please let us know. Contact us at amma@ammatn.com or send us a letter the old-fashioned way.

 

How to Be More Positive

Posted in Favorite Causes, Therapeutic Massage on 04/30/2009 08:51 am by ammatn0

How to Be More Positive - Building Your Own (Recession-Proof) Lemonade Empire
By Susan Dato

With all that’s been going on in the world lately it comes as no surprise that, in the recent months, internet searches have spiked with the query ‘how to be more positive.’ As simple as the notion of it seems on the surface, it often proves challenging for many, and at certain times more than others. If you’re struggling with being optimistic, take heart in knowing you are certainly not alone and there are real, practical tips that have been the cornerstone of many, if not all, of the most successful (and happiest) people in our history.

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Interview TMJ Expert

Posted in Media, Medical Massage, TMJ on 04/22/2009 09:42 pm by ammatn0

Interview TMJ Expert Amber Vachon

Want to interview an expert, and need an interview in a hurry? Call TMJ Expert Amber Vachon. Regardless of her location, Amber will make herself available for your newspaper or magazine interview, for your radio talk show, or for your television talk show. Amber has spent years studying jaw pain and the temporomandibular joint from a holistic standpoint and has developed a highly effective alternative treatment regimen for jaw pain. As one of the country’s leading TMJ experts, few massage therapists are better attuned to the challenges of TMJD sufferers than Amber. An interview with Amber is filled with valuable educational information for your audience.

Amber’s innovative TMJD manual therapy treatment regimen is gentle and non-invasive, making it a beneficial conservative treatment option. Manual therapy is highly effective in correcting malocclusions and the functional anatomy of the TMJ. Treatment responds to specific TMJ movement disorders by addressing the soft tissue of the TMJ.

Amber’s clinic, Appalachian Medical Massage Associates, serves the greater southwest Virginia and northeast Tennessee area, drawing clients primarily from Abingdon, Bristol, Gate City, Greeneville, Jonesborough, Kingsport, Johnson City, Knoxville, and Wise.

 

Spring Newsletter - Hot off the presses!

Posted in Kingsport, TN, Medical Massage, Therapeutic Massage, Uncategorized on 04/17/2009 07:52 am by ammatn0

The newest edition of our semiannual newsletter, “To Your Health,” is hot off the presses!

Featured articles include:
“Whiplash: Healing a Pain in the Neck” - Hope Bentley
“Massage for Your Teenager? Bodywork Can Ease Adolescent Angst”
“Hot or Cold for Injuries? How to Know Which is Best for You” - Art Riggs
“Announcing New Client Stimulus Program”

You can download it below as an Adobe PDF file. Considered by many to be the global standard for electronic document sharing, the latest version of Adobe Reader is available for free download at http://get.adobe.com/reader/.

Read the “To Your Health” Spring 2009 Newsletter!

 

Announcing New Client Stimulus Program!

Posted in Favorite Causes, Kingsport, TN, Lymph Drainage, Medical Massage, Pre-Natal and Infant Massage, Structural Integration, Therapeutic Massage on 04/10/2009 04:38 pm by ammatn0

We love our clients and we want more clients like YOU! Effective immediately, for every new client you refer to us, AMMA will thank you with a $20 gift certificate to the DownTown Kingsport restaurant or retailer of your choice. There is no limit to the amount of gift certificates you can earn!

Some of those include “Divine Cafe,” “Stir Fry Cafe,” “Kaffe Blue,” “Finer Things for Her,” “Kingsport Grocery Co.,” “Barefoot Chameleon,” “Copper Creek,” “Anglen Photography,” “Mary’s Kitchen,” “T.K.’s Big Dogs,” “Bone Fire,” “Fiddlesticks,” “Bubba’s Book Swap,” “Happy Hostess,” “Carriage House,” “The Courtyard,” “River Mountain Antiques,” “Cafe N’Orleans,” “Guilded Nest,” “The Paper Tree,” “Rainbow’s End Floral,” “Chef’s,” “Nooks & Crannies,” “Annie’s Room,” “YaYa’s Chocolates,” and “Variety Printing.” Just let us know where . . . . There are so many more!

Everyone wins! Your friend gets a great massage. You get $20 to spend as you wish. DownTown businesses get more customers. We get more clients like YOU. . . Sounds like a great deal, huh? Just make sure that your friends let us know that you referred them!

There are exciting things going on in DownTown Kingsport. Check out www.exploredowntownkingsport.com to find out what’s going on and make your wish list for gift certificates!

(Due to conlict of interest concerns, we can’t honor this if you are a licensed healthcare professional. Even so, if you know someone who could benefit, please let us know!)

 

Family Time - Reduce Stress and Enjoy Your Time With Family

Posted in Uncategorized on 04/01/2009 05:48 am by ammatn0

By Ellen R. Norman

Family time can be defined in many ways, depending on your lifestyle, and who or what you consider as family. Most people define family as spouse and/or children. But for some it could be the cherished pets. And still for others their closest friends.

We are generally social ‘animals’ with a ‘herd-tribe’ mentality. We need the ‘herd’ to survive. This togetherness is very important and gives us a sense of completeness and security. When we are unable to prioritize our time, energy, or thoughts towards these important entity’s, we get stressed, worried and anxious.

Of course the first priority on your list is for yourself, yes, you. Your health and wellbeing must be maintained, before you can give to others. Remember you ‘ must have your cup of energy filled before you can give to others’. When you are wasted, tired, depressed and otherwise stressed out, you are a hindrance rather then a help to your family.

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Dancer Finds New Lease on Life with SI

Posted in Structural Integration, Therapeutic Massage on 03/14/2009 08:32 am by ammatn0

We recently received this email from a dancer who found greater movement through Structural Integration.

Thanks for sharing the note! See our Testimonial section for more letters like this.

All of our testimonials are reprinted with permission. If you would like to make your story available to others, please let us know. Contact us at amma@ammatn.com or send us a letter the old-fashioned way.

 
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