The general goal of massage therapy is to give each client the personal control of the body/mind/spirit systems, achieve wholeness, balance, and maintain optimal functioning to continue with strength in daily activities. Massage Therapy primarily focuses on naturally enhancing wellness, health, and relieving pain by methods including assessment of soft tissue and joints as well as treatment by soft tissue manipulation, heat and/or cold applications, stretching and self care instruction. One of the many benefits of massage is that it increases the blood levels of serotonin, dopamine, and endorphins, which in turn facilitates the production of killer cells in the immune system. Massage therapy also improves and normalizes muscle tone, promotes relaxation, stimulates circulation, produces therapeutic effects on the respiratory and nervous systems as well as subtle interactions among all the body systems therefore improving sleep, mood, and overall healing of the body.

At Rettay Chiropractic we offer many different modalities to meet the individual needs or our clients:
  • Swedish - therapeutic relaxation massage, general techniques used
  • Deep Tissue - focusing more specifically on tissue with intense pressure.
  • Hot Stone - swedish or deep tissue massage incorporating the use of Basalt lava stones to penetrate heat deep into the tissue, it promotes relaxation much quicker that traditional massage and allows the therapist to work more effectively on tender spots and trigger points with little pain endured, it also promotes circulation, immune function, tissue healing, decreases muscle tension and spasm, pain relief, asthma, promotes emotional/physical healing.
  • LaStone Therapy - a geo-thermal technique alternating hot and cold stones to create a vascular gymnastics within the circulatory system, helps detoxify
  • CranioSacral Therapy - a subtle technique used to balance the cerebrospinal fluid which aids in overall system functions, and is great for headaches.
  • Sports Massage - focused on specific needs of the client using deep tissue techniques and stretching to achieve optimal fitness.
  • Positonal Release - a painless technique used to release the small areas of the muscle spasm or tender points to restore optimal balance.
  • Maternity Massage - using extra pillows for comfort, it is important for circulation and relaxation during this special time of any expectant mother.

» Why should I get a massage?
Massage can help with any of the following:
  • Stress - Massage is one of the best known cures for stress. It gives you energy and improves your general outlook.
  • Painful or tight muscles - Massage can relieve both short-term cramps and habitual clenching or tightness.
  • Muscle soreness after exercise - Buildup of waste products after exercise can leave you feeling sore and tired; massage (followed by plenty of fluids) can help flush out these toxic elements.
  • Pain or tingling in your arms or legs - Muscle tension can press on nerves in the arms, hands and legs; massage can bring relief by releasing these chronic muscle spasms.
  • Injuries - Injuries such as tendonitis and sprains can be helped, and help loosen scar tissue
  • Forced inactivity effects - Areas that need to be temporarily immobilized can be helped, directly or indirectly, by massage
  • Athletics - Chronic tension can impair performance and even lead to injury. Massage is great for pre-event warm-up and post-event cool-down.
» How often should I get a massage?
Massage should be part of your regular self-care. Once the beneficial effects of massage on health and well-being are understood and experienced, the body develops a natural desire to experience these benefits as a healing rhythm. Typical rhythms are:
  • Once a month: A basic rhythm of self nurturing. Most people find they want to experience the benefits of massage at least once a month.
  • Every two weeks: Keeps the stress of daily life from getting ahead of you -- helps maintain optimal health.
  • Once a week: Weekly massage provides excellent support for periods of unusual stress such as illness, divorce or breakup, unusual job stress, grief, or other changes; in these circumstances, 'massage as needed' can make the difference between merely surviving and coping positively with change.
» How do I get a Massage Therapy appointment?
Just call Rettay Chiropractic at and we'll set up your massage appointment
» Do I need to be totally undressed during the Massage? How should I dress?
You can be dressed or undressed to YOUR comfort level. We use full draping with a sheet and expose only the body part actually being massaged. You can be totally nude or leave your underwear on. The way you are dressed to your massage does not matter.
» Is massage painful or uncomfortable?
Sensations and emotional responses to massage vary from person to person. Everyone’s perception of touch, pain, and comfort is different. With regards to massage, people often have the mentality of ‘no pain - no gain’. However, pain causes us to tense muscles rather than relax them. Generally, a massage should cause little discomfort. If a massage becomes painful or uncomfortable at any point it is your responsibility to communicate with the therapist. You should expect a therapist to respond to your discomfort by reducing pressure and/or pace. You should always feel confident in speaking with your therapist about areas of your body that you don’t want touched.