Massage therapists use a variety of techniques to address soft tissue problems. Massage therapy helps to increase circulation. This in turn reduces painful swelling and inflammation, and promotes healing by removing waste products and bringing nutrients to your tissues. Almost like a sponge absorbing water, both fascia and muscles begin to soften and lengthen. At Americare Health & Rehab Center we offer our clients and patients a variety of massage techniques. DEEP TISSUEThis type of massage releases the chronic paterns of tension throughout the body using slow manipulations and deep finger pressure. It works on targeted areas. SWEDISHA relaxing therapeutic full body massage of traditional long strokes and kneading techniques, this massage increases circulation, improves skin and muscle tone, and soothes tired muscles. SPORTS MASSAGEThis massage penetrates the deeper layers on the muscle fibers often where chronic pain resides. It greatly reduces muscle soreness and pain. STRESS REDUCTIONThis type of massage helps to relieve tension in the muscles that can lead to stress. This massage also helps to relieve those tension headaches. This wonderful treatment may also include acupressure to the face and neck. REFLEXOLOGYThis ancient chinese technique uses relax pressure points on the hands and feet that corresspond to every major organ, gland and area of the body to restore balance and energy. ENERGY WORKThis process is non-invasive and a wonderful alternative for areas of the body that can't be worked by what we call hands on, such as an acute injury or inflammation or any other contraindicated symptoms. This is a system of energy healing that utilizes specific techniques for restoring and balancing life force energy. AMERICARE Health & Rehab Center 1900 South Mannheim Rd.• Westchester, Il 60154 708/562-1234 amer4care@AOL.com