D2H Wellness
Massage therapy for the everyday Athlete.
What is sports massage?
Sports Massage Therapy is the management, rehabilitation and manipulation of soft tissue within the body such as muscles, tendons, ligaments and fascia system to assist the nervous system in decompression.
Sports Massage Therapy is suitable for everyone, not just athletes as its aim is to assist in prevention or recovery from soft tissue injuries or soreness. The primary goals of sports massage include improving flexibility, reducing muscle tension, promoting blood flow, and alleviating muscle soreness. This form of massage incorporates various techniques such as deep tissue massage, stretching, and trigger point therapy to target specific muscle groups and areas of tension. Sports massage can be applied both before and after physical activity, offering benefits at different stages of an athlete's training regimen.
Additionally, sports massage is valuable for ongoing maintenance during training periods. Regular sessions can help prevent overuse injuries, address imbalances in muscle function, and contribute to improved range of motion. Athletes often find that sports massage not only supports their physical performance but also helps with mental relaxation and stress relief.
Utilizing a ray of techniques both active and passive sports massage works on movement-based mechanics to help create better ROM, neurokinetic synapse connections, and realign the musculoskeletal system. When we are able to assist the body in relearning movement patterns to better fire muscles in the appropriate way we create an empowered body to better implement the field of movement that you wish to become great in!
CREATE EMPOWER IMPLEMENT BECOME :
our motto for athletic wholeness
Our aim is to treat the whole person. Whether that be a specific concern for the day or addressing the entire body; the D2H Wellness experience looks at the body and the mind to create an all-encompassing wellness solution. When we connect awareness to body, mind and emotion we create healing in a deeper way.
Meet Hope Ackerly
Hope Ackerly, LMT
Founder + CEO, D2H Wellness
Our sports massage therapy, deeply grounded in the principles of sports medicine and scientific research, facilitates our clients in reclaiming their health. By incorporating often-neglected facets of wellness, we advocate for self-care as the fundamental method to combat ailments. Our approach is underpinned by scientific foundations and evidence-based practices, ensuring a comprehensive and effective strategy for optimal well-being.
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