Darlene Ricker Massage Therapy

Welcome to Darlene Ricker Massage Therapy

Welcome

Helping people achieve their wellness goals is my passion. My aim is to provide outstanding therapeutic care and customer service. I work collaboratively with other health care practitioners and physicians to make sure patients receive the best treatment.

At the present time I am not taking new patients.

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My Approach

I consider myself a results-based therapist. We know the effects of massage are both physiological and psychological in nature, and that the effects are interactive. Before beginning...

Manual Lymph Drainage

This technique is effective in managing edema (swelling) with post-cancer patients; speeding healing pre and post-surgery of any kind, enhancing the immune response...

Jade Stone Massage

A hot jade stone massage is a wonderful experience for body and mind. It is said that one stroke of jade stone is equal to seven hand strokes, due to the deep heat...

Massage is Relaxing
It can Decrease Pain
It Improves Sleep
Boosts Immunity
Reduces Headaches
Increases Well-Being
Eases Cancer Treatment

1. Massage is Relaxing 2. It can Decrease Pain 3. It Improves Sleep 4. Boosts Immunity 5. Reduces Headaches 6. Increases Well-Being 7. Eases Cancer Treatment

Massage is Relaxing

It can soothe depression and anxiety because it reduces levels of cortisol, the stress hormone. It can lift your spirits, lower blood pressure, and elevate neurotransmitters serotonin and dopamine which are involved in depression.

Massage can Decrease Pain

Injury and/or vigorous exercise cause tiny tears in muscle tissue, leading to inflammation, discomfort and pain. Massage therapy works differently from anti-inflammatory drugs which decrease inflammation and pain, but may slow natural healing. If you are continually supressing inflammation with drugs, the body may not heal itself adequately. Massage therapy can both reduce inflammation and enhance recovery at the cellular level. Massage can reduce stiffness and pain; give better range of motion for those with osteoarthritis.

Massage Improves Sleep

Studies point to massage's effect on delta brain waves, connected to healthy, rejuvenating sleep.

Massage Boosts Immunity

Massage therapy is linked to a better functioning immune system due to its effect on lymphatic circulation. Massage can reduce stress, and keep you healthier.

Massage Reduces Headaches

Regular massage therapy can decrease pain for people with tension headaches and migraines.

Massage Increases Well-Being

Massage therapy increases blood flow, encourages the lymph system to move toxins, dead cells, bacteria and viruses out of your body.

Massage Eases Cancer Treatment

Massage therapy is beneficial for people living with cancer or other serious illnesses. Massage can reduce pain, nausea, fatigue, anxiety and depression associated with serious illness.

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