Raining Faith Services
Matthew’s philosophy of massage
It
is Matthew’s belief that it is a privilege to work with his clients.
Clients enter a sanctuary and place of refuge when they step into
Raining Faith Massage for their massage.
As Matthew works with his clients he facilitates the change that
happens from within the client’s own body.
He strives to empower clients to become aware of what is happening
within their body. It
is his intention to seek to educate the client in regard to discoveries
they realize on the table. When
the client proceeds home with this new realization they can in turn
incorporate change for them while they are away from his office.
Matthew
enacts his philosophy through the following types of massage:
Descriptions of the services
offered at Raining Faith Massage
Sports Massage
Matthew got his introduction to massage therapy through bicycle racing. After
receiving much massage therapy, he began to learn from Soigneurs (A French
word for massage therapist that work exclusively with cycling teams) how to
work with cyclists. He has worked with Olympic CHampions, World Champions
and National Champions. From 1991-1992, he worked with an elite amateur
cycling team that placed four riders on the 1992 Olympic Cycling team that
competed in Bareclona, Spain.
Today Matthew works with "Recreational Athletes" that are prevalent in the Denver
metropolitan area. He is still an active cyclist and understands the needs
of riders of all abilities. He also participates in a variety of aerobic activites
from yoga to running to better understand the clients he works with.
the work offered for physically active people or "recreational athletes" is
centered around the following philosophy: pre-event preparation helps to keep
athletes healthy and strong while preventing potentially debilitating injuries.
It is much easier to prevent injury than to treat it once it has happened.
However, Matthew has experience in treating muscle strains and ligament sprains
to aid in injury recovery. Post-workout massage helps to aid in recovery after
heavy training periods while incorporating rest so that the athlete can
take the "next step" in their training program.
Currently, Matthew works with cyclists, runners, swimmers, triathletes,
softball players and tennis players. If you are active and looking to compete
in an event, then this is the type of massage for you!
Swedish Massage
Swedish
Massage focuses on the relaxation of the client and is geared toward
reducing stress and increasing the general health of the client.
A massage cream is used and generally the goals of the session are
to increase circulation of the body and relax the musculature.
A Swedish session can range from invigorating to completely
relaxing. To achieve the state of body and mind that they desire the
client dictates the goals and direction of the session. Sessions are conducted in the office of Raining Faith Massage
and outcalls are made for clients who are incapacitated.
Neuromuscular
Facilitation
Neuromuscular
Facilitation is used to address chronic pain, injury dysfunction and postural
dysfunction. This type of
massage is commonly referred to as treatmentr-oriented massage and takes
place at the office of Raining Faith Massage.
For clients who are confined to their home there is the option of
an outcall.
Neuromuscular
Facilitation is comprised of various techniques that may include
myofascial release, trigger point therapy, and cross fiber friction.
Lymphatic drainage techniques are also used in addressing sprained
ligaments and strained musculature in the context of reducing inflammation.
In
working with injuries the techniques employed repair and remodel damaged
soft tissue. Often subsequent sessions are required to obtain positive
results and at times treatment work is done in conjunction with physical
therapy. (Raining Faith
Massage has a
physical therapist
to refer clients to for
physical therapy.) It is also
important to know whether the client has seen their physician regarding
the injury. This is important due to the belief that it is a professional
courtesy and in the client’s best interest to keep the primary physician
aware of the work that is being conducted with their patient.