Massage Therapy at UMHS
Welcome to the UMHS Massage Therapy Program. We are pleased to offer a service to our patients where our nationally certified massage therapists give bedside massage sessions that provide alternative and complementary healing therapies. We will work with the patient's physician to ensure that massage therapy is appropriate during their time of treatment.
Chair massages are available for patients, staff and guest.
Massage therapy has long been recognized as a complementary approach to treating pain, muscle tightness and fatigue. We are pleased to be able to offer this important service to our community.
Scientific research indicates massage can:
- Decrease anxiety
- Improve sleep
- Ease post-operative pain
- Lower blood pressure
- Relieve back pain
- Boost immune system
- Relieve tension headaches
- Reduce side effects of medications
Testimonials from patients
"I slept a solid ten hours after my massage."
"My back has never felt better."
"I was very grateful this service was available."
