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Deep Tissue Massage

Posted by Ellen Crowley, LMT on Tuesday, May 18, 2010, In : Massage Therapy 
Deep Tissue Massage

Oh, that sounds painful - or oh, that sounds good.  It's all in your perception right?  If you don't need deep work; don't have any kinks and knots, no hitch in your gitty-up.  Than this article is not for you.

Those who do feel that limited range of motion.  A restriction and it feels good to rub it where it hurts.  Leaning into a door jam or bureau corner.  Ever tried lying on a tennis ball or baseball?  This article is for you.

Deep Tissue massage is exactly that. ...
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Acupuncture for Snowstorm Warriors

Posted by Christina Wolf on Thursday, February 25, 2010, In : Acupuncture 

Yesterday, we in the Monadnock Region of NH received over a foot of heavy, wet snow which got heavier and wetter as the snow turned to rain.  Everyone was out shovelling, snowblowing, plowing or otherwise moving snow around, just to get in and out of the driveway and create walkways to wood piles, cars, etc.  It had to be done!  But how many of us woke up this morning with sore back, elbows or shoulders?  Even after running my snowblower, a device designed to eliminate the physical work of sh...


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Calling All Men: Acupuncture Works for You Too!

Posted by Christina Wolf on Tuesday, February 9, 2010, In : Acupuncture 

I'll admit it, most of my patients are women.  Maybe women are more proactive about their health, or maybe because I myself am a woman, women are more likely to seek treatment with me.  Whatever the case may be, I want men to know just how effective acupuncture can be for them too.  Check out this recent article in Men's Health to learn more about the conditions best treated by acupuncture.

Ready to make an appointment?  Click here to make on online or call 924-6624.


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Acupuncture An Effective Tool for Pain Management

Posted by Christina Wolf on Friday, December 4, 2009, In : Acupuncture 

Whether you suffer from chronic pain or from the pain of a recent injury, acupuncture can be incredibly effective at reducing pain levels and inflammation as well as triggering the body's relaxation response.   Acupuncture will not interfere with your medications or with other therapies that you are receiving, and our treatments are tailored to your individual needs.

I'm already in so much pain, will the needles hurt?

This is a common question!  Acupuncture does not have to hurt you to provid...


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Integrative Health Center Practitioners The Integrative Health Center was founded in 2007 by a group of alternative and complementary medicine practitioners: Licensed Acupuncturist, Massage Therapist, Naturopathic Doctor and Registered Dietician. We offer these therapies to a wide range of patients in the Monadnock Region of New Hampshire. For more information about each practitioner, please visit our Practitioner page for pictures, biographies and appointment availability.
 
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