Bio

Tiffany Bailey, CMP
Certified Sports Massage
Certified Deep Tissue Massage
Certified Swedish Massage 

Tiffany, alongside her husband, is raising two wild and energetic sons and combining that with having run her own childcare business, she is acutely aware of the stresses today’s fast paced life place on all of us.  Originally coming from a background of executive administration paired with marketing operations, she soon realized the essential need for balance between work responsibilities and health.  She is aware of how constantly pushing our physical and mental limits living our lives and not taking time to care for our mind and bodies, that we as a society are living in a constant state of tension.  Through her bodywork training she not only developed a deeper respect for the structural design and capabilities of the human body, but also discovered an extraordinary way to share her natural instinct for nurturing.

After graduating at the top of her class from Healing Arts Institute, Tiffany went on to offer massage in a salon environment.  Although the work was enjoyable, she discovered that sports therapy was much more rewarding, interactive and fun. After participating in the Western States Endurance Run as a volunteer therapist, she has made it her goal to continue benefitting her clients through continued education in orthopedic massage, injury management, myofascial bodywork and Soft Tissue Release®.   Tiffany has committed to treating each and every client as unique individuals by the simple task of listening to what their specific, personal needs are.  As a result, Tiffany is adept at providing relief, relaxation and pain management by integrating sports, deep tissue and Swedish techniques.  Her desire is for her hands and ability to be tools in assisting your body’s innate design to heal itself and to help keep your body and mind in tune.

Benefits of Massage

Many people are still under the misconception that massage is nothing more than a luxury or pampering session.  There is an abundance of clinical research that not only substantiates how bodywork can help with a multitude of health conditions, disorders and discomforts, but also improves your overall general health:

• Anxiety and depression
• Arthritis
• Atrophied muscles
• Back Pain
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Chronic and acute pain
• Chronic stress
• Circulatory problems
• Decreases inflammation
• Digestive disorders
• Fibromyalgia
• Headaches
• Sciatica and other nerve impingements
• Sleep Disorders
• Sports/overuse injuries
• Tendonitis
• Whiplash
• Calms the nervous system and promotes a sense of relaxation and well being
• Improves blood circulation which delivers oxygen and nutrients to cells
• Improves posture
• Improves skin tone and elasticity
• Release scar tissue and prevent excessive build-up
• Increases mobility and provides greater joint flexibility and range of motion
• Prevent/relieve muscle spasms and cramps
• Promotes speedy recovery from injuries (work, trauma, accident or sports-related)
• Stimulates the lymphatic system, which carries away the body’s waste products
• Strengthens immune system

Contraindications of Massage

Massage is absolutely contraindicated if any of the below listed symptoms or conditions are present:

• Skin infections (internal or external), ulcerations, fungus or lice
• Inflammation-a deep inflammatory process or local acute swelling (including severe acne)
• Phlebitis, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Pulmonary Embolism, blood clots or any other vascular diseases
• Lymphangitis, Myocarditis, Pericarditis
• Respiratory diseases
• Cirrhosis of the liver
• Kidney Failure
• Intestinal Obstruction
• Syncope (fainting)
• Tuberculosis, Mononucleosis, Lupus, German Measles, Mumps, Pneumonia
• Acute fever
• Diarrhea
• Where there is a tendency to hemorrhage such as varicosities, peptic ulcers, hemophilia
• Uncontrolled High Blood Pressure-massage temporarily raises your blood pressure before lowering it
• Osteoporosis

While massage has many benefits, certain conditions warrant caution. If you have a condition that has not been listed here, or you are unclear about whether you can receive massage, talk to your massage therapist and your family doctor. They will both be happy to discuss this with you. Remember, if you are turned down for a massage because of a condition you have, it is because the massage therapist has your best health at interest.

Things You Should Know

Here are some tips adapted from the American Massage Therapy Association to help you enjoy your massage and to fully benefit from your session:

1. Be receptive.
2. Don't eat a big meal just before a massage session.
3. Be a little early to prepare for your session. If you arrive in a frenzied, rushed state, it will take longer to relax.
4. If you don't want to remove all your clothing, discuss it with the therapist. Wear what you will be comfortable in that will allow the therapist to work on the areas of your body that need it.
5. Good communication is essential. Before the session, give accurate health information and let your therapist know what you want from the massage.
6. During the session, speak up if you have any feedback on the amount of pressure, speed of movement, room temperature, music volume, or lighting.
7. Some people like to talk during a massage session, while others remain silent. In general you should do whatever you feel like, and the massage therapist will follow your lead.
8. Breathing helps to facilitate relaxation. People often stop breathing when they feel anxious or a sensitive area is being treated. If you realize this is happening, remind yourself to breath.
9. Try not to tighten up during the massage. Let your massage therapist know if this is happening. They may need to adjust the massage technique being used. They may also be able to help you relax the affected area.
10. If anything happens during the massage that you dislike or seems improper, you have the right to ask the massage therapist to stop. If necessary, you also have the right to end the session.
11. You may fell dizzy or light headed after the massage, so do not get off the table too fast.
12. Drink extra water after a massage to assist in flushing out toxins.

Remember, massage therapy has its greatest benefits over time. The therapeutic effects of massage are cumulative, so the more often a person gets a massage, the better he or she will feel and the more quickly one’s body will respond. If you are getting massage to address chronic muscular tension or recovery from a soft tissue injury, more than one session is usually needed, so be prepared to schedule several sessions.

Rates

Tiffany is committed to giving her clients what they need.  Whether you prefer deep pressure, a gentle relaxing session or are in need of sport technique therapy due to exercise/sports related discomfort, she wants you walking out of your session soothed. 
Traditionally, massage services are separated and up-charged if a therapy other than a basic relaxation method is requested.  Instead, Tiffany has chosen to integrate her abilities and charge a per session fee as opposed to charging per therapy.  Each client has a unique set of requirements and this will allow her to design and implement a session for your specific, personal needs.

60 minute session; $50
90 minute session; $75

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