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For more information or to schedule

an appointment please contact:

Center For Womens Health

608-791-9891 or

Toll Free 1-800-362-5454 ext 6240

Let us help you heal your body, mind

and sprit with massage therapy.

Massage Therapy

Fra

nciscanSkempHealthcare

400

4thStreet

La

Crosse,WI54601

PLACE

STAMP

HERE

You out not to cure the eyes with-

out the head, or the head without

the body. So, neither ought you

attempt to cure the body withoutthe soul and this is the reason

why the cure of so many diseases

is unknown to the physicians of

Hellas, for the part can never

be well unless the whole is well.

--PLATO, CHARMIDES

Now recognized as an integral part

of modern medicine, massage is one

of the oldest of the Healing Arts used

for thousands of years in many cul-tures to heal, soothe and relieve pain.

Medical centers, hospitals and clin-

ics are seeing an increasing demand

for massage therapy and are offer-

ing massage as part of their services.

Franciscan Skemp Healthcare in-

cludes massage therapy as part of its

integrative therapy options. Our mas-

sage therapists are well-trained pro-

fessionals who have met high educa-

tional standards and are Wisconsin

certied in a variety of techniques.

They have also received specialized

certication in massage for pregnan-

cy and labor support, infant massage

instruction and massage for cancer.

Massage As a Practice...

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What is Massage Therapy?Massage Therapy is the use

of skilled, hands-on techniques from

a variety of disciplines with roots in

both Eastern and Western cultures. It

involves the practice of kneading ormanipulating muscles or soft tissue

with the intent of increasing circulation,

reducing physical and emotional stress

and facilitating general wellness.

Some Benets of Massage Therapy:

Rids the body of harmful toxins

Boosts the immune system

Soothes aching musclesReduces pain and discomfort

Increase circulation

Relieves edema

Increases body awareness

Decreases stress and promotes

relaxation

Some Conditions for which

Massage is helpful:

Fibromyalgia

Headaches, migraines

Whiplash

Low back and neck pain

Chronic pain and fatigue

Anxiety, depression, insomnia

Arthritis

Discomforts of pregnancy, labor

and postpartum, PMS

Pregnancy and Labor Support

Massage is a great way to ease the dis-

comforts that can be part of pregnancy

as your body changes through each tri-

mester. During labor and birth it can as-sist with relaxing between contractions,

easing muscle tension and spasms and

provides emotional support and nur-

turance through the birth experience.

In the weeks following delivery

massage can help you deal with the

many changes and transitions that

come with welcoming a new member

to your family. The massage thera-

pists can also teach you how to mas-

sage your baby. This can be a wonder-

ful time of bonding with your newborn

as well as the many benets your baby

will receive from massage therapy.

Franciscan Skemp Healthcare of-

fers a number of specially priced

packages for massage therapy ser-

vices for pregnancy; labor sup-

port and infant massage instruction.Gift certicates are also available.

Specialty Massage Services Massage and CancerIf you are experiencing the

challenges of a cancer diagnosis massage

therapy can help. Research shows

massage can reduce nausea, fatigue

and insomnia during chemotherapy and

speeds recovery of tissues affected bysurgery or radiation. While massage

cannot cure cancer, it may offer much

needed relief, enhance quality of life

and assist in your recovery. As you

focus on the pleasant sensation of

caring touch, stress and anxiety loosen

their grip allowing pain to recede into

the background. Massage Therapy as

an integrated part of cancer care can

enhance healing of body, mind and spirit.

Fees and Appointments:

We offer 15-, 30-, 45-, and 60-

minute sessions. Appointments areavailable for men, women and children

under age 18 with consent of a parent

or guardian, as well as non Franciscan

Skemp patients. Please call for current

fees and appointment availability.

Payment for all massage appointments

is due at time of service and can be

made by cash, check or credit card. Gift

certicates are available for purchase.

Type of Massage We Offer:

Swedish Deep Tissue Therapy

Neuromuscular Joint Mobilization

Trigger Point Release