A special touch An integral part Cedar Community’s comprehensive wellbeing program is our expanded massage therapy offerings. Our team consists of three licensed massage therapists who offer a variety of massage specialties including Swedish, therapeutic/sports, lymphatic, craniosacral, myofascial, fibromyalgia treatment, lymphedema maintenance, and neuromuscular therapy. The many benefits of massage include: · relaxation
· reduced muscle tension
· headache relief
· improved circulation and lymphatic function
· reduced blood pressure
· TMJ relief
· strengthened immune system
· relief from carpal tunnel, fibromyalgia, and more
· increased range of motion
Meet our massage therapists
Trina Keup
Michelle Mueller
Jean Runte
Trina Keup has 13 years of experience and brings with her a focus on relaxation and calming the nervous system through fascia release, breathing, and deep tissue massage as needed. Trina also has a background in Chinese medicine, finding acupoints along the meridians that need attention and allowing the flow of energy through the body. She uses lymphatic massage to enhance circulation and immunity and employs essential oils to address stress and sinus problems.
Michelle Mueller has 20 years’ experience with a deep background in aesthetics. Her specialties include therapeutic, Swedish, and hot stone massage. Michelle incorporates essential oils throughout her therapies and abides by the philosophy that massage helps the mind and body heal itself.
Jean Runte has practiced massage therapy at Cedar Community for more than 25 years. She specializes in lymphedema maintenance therapy, geriatric, benevolent touch, and myofascial release therapy. Each massage is carefully tailored to the individual’s needs. Jean thoughtfully evaluates her clients’ needs and progress— encouraging them to seek additional treatment if massage therapy is not fully addressing their needs.
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