So often seniors are forgotten in the hustle and bustle of our busy American lifestyles. Isolation and loneliness are common “friends” to many seniors. Research shows that social connection is a key component to health and happiness for everyone, especially seniors.

        As we age, our physical bodies begin the normal process of gradual deterioration. Our circulation diminishes. We lose our ability to effectively detoxify our bodies through the lymphatic system due to inactivity or diminished ability to exercise vigorously. Joints begin to be arthritic and we have decreased range of motion. Our hearing or eyesight becomes less than normal. Disease begins to show up. All of these events can greatly affect the quality of life of the senior.

        Even though our bodies begin to decline with age, our emotional/mental/spiritual needs can remain the same if not more important. Many seniors feel very alive inside and have a great deal to contribute to their families, friends and communities.

        Nurturing touch therapies can support seniors in improving and maintaining health and well-being. Massage increases the circulation, improving lymphatic flow and allowing the body to detoxify. Regular caring touch can profoundly impact not only physical health but also emotional/mental and spiritual well-being.

        Seniors, regardless of the setting they live in or the healing goals they have set for themselves, experience many of the benefits that massage therapy provides. Active healthy seniors will benefit in maintaining their health and connections in life. Seniors with illness and disability may experience less pain, sleep better, experience more joy in their lives and feel more connected to the world they live in. Massage is especially helpful for seniors who reside in a nursing care facility, have health imbalances and perhaps a great need to be “touched”.

       When requesting massage services from Healing Traditions, seniors can count on being treated professionally. Each individual is assessed by Beverly McLaughlin CMT for present and past health imbalances, any pertinent medical information, medications presently being taken, any contraindications to massage and for client goals. Beverly assesses ability of client to successfully receive massage and if there are any cautions or contraindications. All professional procedures and standards of care are followed for all clients of Healing Traditions. All massage practitioners who assist in providing massage for seniors are also professionally screened and meet all professional standards set by Healing Traditions. Services are provided in our office, in the home or facility where the senior lives.

        Relaxing healing therapies, such as Healing Touch, Reiki, and Polarity Therapy may be integrated into a massage session based on client goals and requests. These caring, nurturing touch therapies can have a profound calming effect on an individual’s mental and emotion state.

        And massage is a great gift for seniors! It can be especially meaningfully if given on special days such as: Christmas, birthdays, anniversaries, Grandparent’s day, New Years and other special moments in their lives.

        For further information, to purchase a gift certificate or to set up an appointment for yourself or a senior in your life, contact Healing Traditions.