CONTACT

3 Cerone Commercial Drive
Albany NY 12205
Phone: 518.489.4068
Email: ClinicReception@CNWSMT

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PRICE

GIFT CERTIFICATE SPECIAL **Buy 4, Get 1 Free**

50-60 minute Swedish Massage $40.00

Senior Discount (65 & older) $35.00

Alumni Discount $32.00

Payment: Cash, Check, Visa or MasterCard & Discover accepted

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CLINIC HOURS Monday -         5:30 pm & 7:00 pm Tuesday -         5:30 pm & 7:00 pm Wednesday -    5:30 pm & 7:00 pm Thursday -        5:30 pm & 7:00 pm Friday -             9:30 am, 11:00 am & 12:30 pm Saturday (Twice a month only) - 9:30 am, 11:00 am, 1:30 pm & 3:00 pm 2008 Saturday Clinic Dates: June 7, 2008 (Only 1 Saturday in June 2008) July 12th and 26th, August 9th and 16th, September 20th and 27th, October 11th and October 18th, November 1st and 8th, December 13th and 20th 2008. *Afternoon appointments available Monday through Thursday - Call for times.   Return to top

VACATIONS/HOLIDAYS

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BENEFITS OF MASSAGE

• Promotes relaxation, which is the time of restoration and healing for the body.
• Increases circulation to muscles. Massage helps prevent buildup of metabolic wastes resulting from strenuous exercise or injury.
• Stimulates lymph circulation, which eliminates wastes and toxins from the body.
• Effectively interrupts the pain cycle by relaxing muscles, increasing circulation and removing metabolic wastes.
• Dilates blood vessels, improving circulation and relieving congestion throughout the body.
• Relaxes muscle spasm and cramping; promotes complete recovery and improved overall muscle balance.
• Promotes healing of injured tissue.
• Improves muscle tone and helps prevent or delay muscular atrophy resulting from forced inactivity.

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MODALITIES

• Swedish Massage: This is the modality most often used by our student therapists in our clinic. It incorporates long, flowing and relaxing strokes that soothe muscles and promote relaxation.
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• The following modalities are also available in our student clinic. The ability to fulfill the request however will depend on where the student is in the program.
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• Shiatsu: A balance modality that uses Traditional Chinese Medicine as its base. Working the meridians of the body through specific points similarly to acupuncture, this form of bodywork helps to clear blocks in the meridians and restore balance in the body.
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• Myofascial Release and Unwinding: A therapeutic treatment that works with the fascia of the muscles and utilizes gentle stretching to eliminate pain and restore motion.
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• Cranial Sacral Therapy: Performed with the client fully clothed, therapist uses light touch to monitor the craniosacral rhythm and then uses delicate manual techniques to release imbalances and restrictions.
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• Medical Massage: Done in a supervised setting the therapist uses a problem-solving paradigm to work with specific problems focusing on functional outcomes. Student develops a plan of treatment with short and long term goals.
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• Polarity Therapy: Another form of energy work that incorporates holds on "Polarity Points" on the body. Developed by an osteopath, its purpose is to work with the energy fields of the body to restore balance.
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• Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT): Soft tissue manipulation that balances the central nervous system with the structure and form of the musculoskeletal system.

 

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Q & A

What should I expect?
Who will provide the massage?
What if I have to cancel?
What if I'm late?
Should I tip?
Do I have to undress?
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Can I talk?

 

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