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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:

Swedish Massage
Neuromuscular Facilitation
Integrative Therapeutic Massage
Therapeutic Massage with Children
On-Site Chair Massage

Descriptions of the services offered at Raining Faith Massage

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 both injury dysfunction and postural dysfunction.  This type of massage is commonly referred to as treatment 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.   Lymph drainage techniques are also used in addressing sprained ligaments and strained musculature. 

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 two different physical therapists 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.

For rehabilitative work and personal injury cases such as a motor vehicle accident your insurance may cover the cost of the treatments.  It is necessary to have a doctor’s prescription, (usually doctor or chiropractor), to obtain authorization from insurance companies for insurance work. 

Neuromuscular Facilitation can also address postural dysfunction.  Postural dysfunction can be a primary cause of chronic pain for a large population of people.  Massage addresses muscles that have become chronically shortened over time and works to lengthen the responsible muscle.  In connection with this dysfunction other muscles can become weak due to being in a lengthened position.  By lengthening the shortened, overly strong muscles and strengthening the long, weak muscles a better balance is achieved and better posture ensues.

Integrative Therapeutic Massage

 Integrative Therapeutic Massage involves balancing the mind, body, and spirit.  Matthew incorporates this type of massage in working with Christians in a faith deepening process.   

Sessions typically begin with prayer and asking that the Holy Spirit be present at work within the massage room.  The client controls the direction of the session and the way in which it will proceed.  The massage can be taken in a variety of directions including prayer, discernment, and reflection in regard to the client’s faith.   

Matthew facilitates what happens within a client’s body and relates that back to them.  Awareness of what is happening within the client’s body is a key component to the work.  Client’s can become more in tune with their body and educate themselves about how to more completely relax, take themselves out the everyday world, and in turn have a more satisfying and fulfilling prayer life.

Clients may choose to reflect during the session and ask God for discernment and help with particular issues they may be facing in their lives.  With awareness in how their body changes through the course of the session they can then let go of tension and stress and be more open to what is or can be happening in their faith.  In essence Matthew attempts to help them to “let go and let God” (assist them with their troubles).

It is Matthew’s belief that the possibilities are endless and that an almighty God can achieve bigger and better things than he can do by myself.  By inviting the Holy Spirit into his massage room clients can become more comfortable, safe and trusting and he can work with more confidence knowing that God is leading him in his work as a massage therapist.

Therapeutic Massage with Children

  

Clients who are parents are invited to take what they learn about massage and extend that into the world of their families and children.  Raining Faith Massage welcomes children of all ages.  In working with children all of the services offered above, (Swedish, Neuromuscular Facilitation, Integrative), can be used with children as well.

 Under Colorado law it is required that there is written parental consent in working with minors in regard to massage therapy.  In Matthew’s practice he invites parents to come into the massage room while their child is receiving massage.  The massage room is designed for making the parent comfortable while the child receives the work.  Parents are able to relax in a chair and read if they wish to.  A range is available to heat water for tea, and there is water and juice in a refrigerator for their convenience.  Simple massage techniques can also be demonstrated to parents to take home and use with their children.  The goals in working with children are multifaceted.  Matthew strives to educate both the parent and the child about the benefits of safe, healthy touch.  He seeks to inform children about the benefits of good posture and increase awareness of the advantages of a healthy lifestyle.  Finally and perhaps most importantly Matthew is hopeful that a bond can be developed and deepened between a parent and child through nurturing, loving touch and massage.

 

On-Site Chair Massage

 Raining Faith Massage offers services in a corporate setting in the form of seated chair massage.  Seated chair massage is designed to relax the musculature of a person while invigorating the nervous system.  The massage is physically rejuvenating and mentally refreshing for people in the workplace.  Little is required in the way of preparation for the employee to receive the massage.  The client remains clothed and simply sits in a specially designed chair.  A specific massage routine is performed and takes fifteen minutes to complete.  While the massage is only fifteen minutes in length it is very powerful and energizing.  The goal in seated chair massage is to provide employees with the opportunity to attend to their needs in the course of the workday and offer a service that can be taken advantage of in the amount of time equal to a short break for the client.