by Katrina Barton PT, Cert. DN, CAPP | Jan 31, 2023 | Misc, Pain Relief, Physical Therapy, Techniques, Wellness & Self Care
Y’all!! We got a Class IV laser!! What does that mean exactly? I’m so glad you asked.Class IV lasers are also called High Intensity Light Therapy or HILT. Lasers are used to treat pain and promote healing. Light energy does to the human (and animal) cell what sunlight...
by Katrina Barton PT, Cert. DN, CAPP | Feb 26, 2020 | Myofascial Release, Techniques
Massage is typically considered a form of touch that brings relaxation to the body and a calmness to the spirit. It can be done gently or with deeper pressure depending on the preferences of the person receiving the massage and the type of massage being performed....
by Butch Ewing | Apr 9, 2013 | Techniques
Being a Myofascial Release therapist at Hands On – Advanced Massage Therapy has taught me many things throughout the years and in many ways I have watched my life come full circle through this work. At the age of 9, I began taking martial arts lessons and am...
by Butch Ewing | Apr 4, 2013 | Myofascial Release, Techniques
Exactly 6 years, 8 months and 17 days ago, I began my life changing journey here at Hands On. So often I am asked, “How did you get into this line of work? “Followed up with, “You seem so young to be doing what you’re doing.” There is no...
by Butch Ewing | Feb 19, 2013 | Techniques
Hands On is now doing Dry Needling What is dry needling? It’s a form of therapy in which fine needles are inserted into myofascial trigger points (painful knots in muscles), tendons, ligaments, or near nerves to stimulate a healing response in painful musculoskeletal...
by Butch Ewing | Feb 7, 2013 | Myofascial Release, Techniques
Ancient civilizations have understood that there is a basic life force energy that flows through the body supporting optimal health and wellness. The Chinese identified this energy as Chi, the Indians call it Prana and the Japanese call it Ki. Our culture has...
