latest news
2.25.08
Endurance Sports Massage has joined Sports and Spine Therapy. I will now be working out of the medical offices at 9301 N. Central Expwy, Suite 580, Dallas, TX 75231. In the Carroll Clinic South Bldg.
12.1.07
Selected by readers of Competitor Texas magazine as a "Best of '07" for Dallas massage therapists.
10.14.07
Selected by Texas Triple Threat, the only private coaching club allowed in the finish area, as their dedicated massage therapist, at the Toyota U.S. Open Triathlon, in Dallas, TX - the championship race in the Lifetime Fitness Series.
6.1.07
Selected by Texas Triple Threat, an endurance sports coaching company and club, as their recommended massage therapist.
5.5.07
Selected by Merit Energy Company as massage therapist for MS150 team.
4.17.07
Did it! Finished Ironman Arizona!
Why Swedish Massage
Swedish massage is the most commonly offered and best known type of massage. It uses a firm but gentle pressue to improve the circulation, ease muscle aches and tension, improve flexibility and create relaxation. The main purpose of Swedish massage is to increase the oxygen flow in the blood and release toxins from the muscles.
Swedish massage shortens recovery time from muscular strain by flushing the tissues of lactic acid, uric acid, and other metabolic wastes. It increases circulation without increasing heart load. It stretches the ligaments and tendons keeping them supple and pliable. Swedish massage also stimulates the skin and nervous system and soothes the nerves themselves at the same time. It reduces stress, both emotional and physical, and is suggested in a regular program for stress management.
What should I expect?
The therapist generally uses massage lotion to facilitate making long, smooth strokes over the body. Swedish massage is done with the person covered by a sheet, a technique called "draping". One part of the body uncovered, massaged, and then covered up before moving on to another part of the body.
Swedish massage is the foundation for other types of Western massage, including sports, deep tissue and aromatherapy.