Other Massage & Bodywork Professionals
Heather Whitworth, LMT has been practicing massage therapy since 2017 and was with Nerdy Massage from June 2019 till February 2023. She’s a light to medium pressure therapist and loves helping clients relieve back pain, relieve stress, and relax! Click here to book online with her at Dreaming Lotus Massage in Platte City or text/call (816) 933-7131 for more info.
Monica Jaquez, LMT has been practicing massage therapy since 2017. She does massage, cupping, and hot stones all in the convenience of your own home (or office)! She also has a location in midtown now if you prefer to get out of the house. Click here to book online with her at Angelic Massage Kansas City, LLC or text/call (816) 808-2548 for more info.
Gale Gasca, LMT practices Lymphatic Drainage Massage which can help reduce swelling. Click here to book online with her at Healing Vibes (near St. Luke’s North Hospital at Ambassador Rd & Barry Rd) or call (816) 809-1909 for more info. (I have not received services from this professional, but this modality has been inquired about many times so I wanted to offer a referral as a convenience to those who are looking
Jamie Tota, RN practices Lymphatic Drainage Massage which can help reduce swelling. Click here to book online with her at KC Lymphatics (in the Burlington Creek shopping area) or call (816) 752-3013 for more info.
Lindsey & Tyson Krout, LMT work at Healing Roots in Gladstone (near Englewood & Hwy 169). Lindsey practices Craniosacral Therapy (CST) which is very light pressure work used in an effort to improve the flow of cerebral spinal fluid, which in turn, can help with a variety of ailments including migraines, pain from whiplash, etc. Her husband Tyson practices Myofascial Release (MFR) which uses firm and persistent pressure in an effort to soften the connective tissue surrounding the muscles and the muscles themselves so they can relax more fully. Click here to book online with either of them online or call (816) 772-3944 for more info.
Stretches and Exercises
Many of our clients have muscular imbalances due to frequent repetitive movements and/or postures held frequently for extended periods of time. Over time, the effects of these daily behaviors build up and can cause pain and tension. That’s typically what brings our clients in. We can usually reduce the pain and tension significantly, however, there’s only so much we can do in an hour or two to counteract the built-up effects of these daily movements and postures. This is why we like to recommend stretches and exercises our clients can do at home in between their massage sessions. If done correctly and regularly, these should result in a reduced frequency for need of massage services.
**If any of these stretches or exercises cause you pain or light-headedness, please stop and confer with your physician before attempting to continue. If you suspect you might not be healthy enough to do a particular stretch or exercise, please confer with your physician prior to attempting. Always make sure the area in which you are stretching or exercising is safe and hazard-free**
Shoulder Rolls (Click Here)
These are easy to do and are great for relieving shoulder tension!
Seated Glute Stretch (Click Here)
This stretch can be done at your desk and feels amazing! It can help relieve some low back and hip pain.
Belly Breathing (Click Here)
Doing this exercise will help stretch muscles in your core while strengthening your abdominal and pelvic muscles.
Products
We’re massage therapists, not sales people. We don’t carry products for sale in our office, however, we do have products we suggest to clients to assist in treating various conditions at home in between massage sessions. These are products we personally have used and in good faith, found to be generally safe and effective. We do not receive any compensation for these recommendations.
**Results may vary. Please assess ingredients/materials used for possible allergic reactions and confer with your physician if you suspect a particular product may be more risk to you (due to a specific health condition), than a benefit**
Massage Ball on a Rope (Click Here)
We love this product! The dense rubber ball can be used to work out knots and areas of tension while leaning against a wall. The rope helps keep the ball from slipping out. We have a version of this product in our office (for personal use) if you’d like to try one before you purchase online.
CranioCradle (Click Here)
This can be used to apply pressure at the suboccipital attachments at the base of the skull to help relieve headaches caused by tension in the neck. We have one in our office that we use as needed during massage sessions. Let us know if you’d like to try it out!