Anja's Therapeutic Touch
BA/LMT

Anja Wuerminghausen is a Nationally Certified and Ohio Medical Board licensed Massage Therapist.

Mrs. Wuerminghausen, also a Certified Strength Training Specialist and Reflexologist, studied in Germany, was a business-owner for several years and entered the complementary healthcare profession there as a Nutrition and Fitness Advisor.

After her move to the United States, she completed her Massage Therapy Training in Florida. In 2004 she relocated to Ohio and opened her practice in Uniontown.

In addition to treating clients in her office, Mrs. Wuerminghausen is serving local businesses as an Independent ON-Site Chair Massage Contractor.

As a former Translator and Executive Administrative Assistant for global corporations (B.A. in Business and Foreign Languages) she has a strong understanding of medical conditions that can develop in today's work places due to repetitive movements, working on computers, line-work, etc.

My skills

Mrs. Wuerminghausen has extensive international training in Therapeutic Massage (Swedish Massage, Reflexology and CranioSacral Therapy for Stress Reduction and Relaxation; Deep Tissue and Trigger Point Therapy for Pain Management, including Active Isolated and PNF Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation)Stretching for Limited Range of Motion, Post Surgical and Injury Trauma; Rehabilitative Exercise for Stretching, Conditioning and Flexibility; Sports Massage; Conditioning; Myofascial Release and Hydrotherapy).

Mrs. Wuerminghausen is also certified in "Advanced Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques", developed by Erik Dalton, Ph.D., an advanced Rolfer, trained by Ida Rolf and the Founder and Executive Director of the Freedom From Pain Institute®.

Mrs. Wuerminghausen began CranioSacral Therapy Training with the Upledger Institute in 2004.

Mrs. Wuerminghausen uses a combination of treatment modalities to achieve best results.

Her practice goals are to enhance the well-being of her clients and to improve medical conditions that have been diagnosed by physicians.

Professional Associations / Memberships

International Association of Healthcare Practitioners (IAHP, www.iahp.com)

American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA, www.amtamassage.org)

National Exercise and Sports Trainers Association (NESTA, www.nestacertified.com)

Uniontown Business Association (UBA, www.uniontownbusinessassociation.org)

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EXPLANATION OF DIFFERENT MODALITIES:

Relaxation or Swedish Massage:

Swedish massage is a classic western massage technique, a system of long strokes, kneading and friction techniques on the more superficial layers of the muscles. Even though the pressure is relatively light, this treatment has many therapeutic benefits, including reduced muscle tightness, increased blood flow, increased muscle tone, improved oxygenation to the muscles, and, of course, relaxation.

Therapeutic Massage:

A combination of Deep Tissue Massage, Trigger Point Therapy (also known as Myotherapy, Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy or Neuromuscular Therapy), Myofascial Release, P.N.F. stretching (Proprioceptive Neuro -muscular Facilitation) and AIS Stretching (Active Isolated Stretching), most used by today's athletes, personal trainers and other healthcare professionals).

Cranial Sacral Therapy:

CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle form of manipulation (pressure is just about the weight of a nickel) of the CranioSacral system. Clients are fully dressed and no oil is used. Clients report feeling deeply relaxed during treatment.

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Reflexology:

Developed by William Fitzgerald in the 1900's in the USA, but known in China as a healing therapy for many thousands of years. It is a manual therapy exerted with pressure on different zones of reflex (feet and hands) corresponding to organs or parts of the body.

Chair Massage:

Chair Massage is specifically suited to relieve stress in high-tension areas (shoulders, arms, neck and back). Chair Massage is a short massage (usually 10-30 minutes or as per client‘s request) of a client sitting in a special, portable massage chair. The client remains fully clothed and no oils are used.


BENEFITS OF MASSAGE:

Increases blood circulation, enhancing the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to areas of the body, soothes and relaxes the entire body, stimulates endorphins, which helps to relieve pain and discomfort loosens tight muscles.

Relieves tired and aching muscles.

Lowers heart rate.

Lowers blood pressure.

Reduces tension headaches.

Reduces mental stress.

Improves concentration.

Assists in recovery from injuries and illness by decreasing restrictions such as toxin build up and scar tissue formations.

Helps in releasing emotions stored in the body.

Strengthens the immune system.

Improves joint flexibility and increases range of motion.

Directly stimulates the nervous system and can be used to release chronic tension or holding patterns in the body.

Aids the lymphatic system by encouraging the flow of lymph.

Improves the condition of the skin by increasing the flow of nourishing blood to the surface as well as exfoliating old skin cells and sebum.

Helps prevent atrophy in muscles that are inactive.

Provides relief for tension and stress that affect the physical, mental and emotional well being of the receiver.

Promotes restful sleep.

FEELS GOOD!!!!