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Massage Therapy

Avera St. Luke's Midland Campus Massage Therapy has moved and consolidated our services at two locations in Aberdeen:

  • Avera St. Luke's Physical & Aquatic Therapy Center, 721 First Street SE
  • Aberdeen YMCA, 5 S State Street

Both of these locations are in the same building complex. We still offer the same services, the same professional massage expertise and the same scheduling convenience.

  • Appointments: 605-622-5556
  • Gift Certificates: Purchase online, at the cashier's window at Avera St. Luke's Hospital, at Centralized Scheduling on the Midland campus, and at our Physical & Aquatic Therapy Center

The Effects of Stress

The effects of stress are cumulative: headaches, backaches, tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, poor concentration, anxiety and "burn-out."

Massage can rejuvenate the body & mind. It increases the oxygen-rich blood to the brain and muscles and calms the nervous system.

What to Expect From a Massage

Massage is the systematic mobilization of soft tissues of the body. When you arrive for your first massage appointment, you will be asked to complete a brief medical history. If you have any specific areas of pain or soreness, or concerns about any medical conditions, you should mention it.

A Swedish massage uses a massage table, oils, relaxing music and the client is draped at all times with a blanket or sheet. Only the area being worked on is exposed.

Massage therapy is client-directed. You determine the degree of pressure, the areas to be worked on and the length of sessions.  Avera St. Luke's highly qualified licensed massage therapists enjoy making you feel better.

Benefits

  • Helps relieve stress and aids relaxation
  • Helps relieve muscle tension and stiffness
  • Fosters faster healing of strained muscles and sprained ligaments; reduces pain and swelling
  • Reduces muscle spasms
  • Improves circulation of blood and movement of lymph fluids
  • Helps reduce blood pressure and lower heart rate
  • Helps relieve tension-related headaches and eye strain
  • Provides greater joint flexibility and range of motion
  • In cooperation with your medical professional, massage will speed the recovery process after an accident or injury by increasing circulation and flexibility, and by reducing pain and swelling.
  • Increases awareness of mind-body connection
  • Fosters a feeling of well-being and peace of mind

Types of Massage Offered

  • Swedish Massage - The basis for most types of massage therapy. It is soft tissue mobilization using long, broad strokes, effleurage, petrissage, tapotement, and vibration to induce deep relaxation. It improves circulation, releases tension, restores energy and flushes out lactic acid resulting from strenuous exercise or injury.
  • Heated Lava Stone Massage - The penetrating heat of smooth lava stones is incorporated into massage strokes. Still-warm stones are left on pressure points and on areas of sore and tight muscles.
  • Belavi Facelift Massage - Luxurious facial massage to lift, firm and tone the muscles of the face and neck, and to loosen and relax the muscles of the upper back. It helps to regenerate collagen and elastin tissue, reduces the appearance of facial lines and complexion problems.
  • Spa Package - Three-hour "get-away-from-it-all" spa package that includes essential oils aromatherapy, a 90-minute lava stone massage or a wonderful belavi facelift massage. Pampering extras for a soothing retreate includes a gift package for home.
  • Pregnancy Massage - Typical session can address challenges of edema, postural changes and headaches, and pain in the neck, shoulders, lower back, pelvis and hips. Speak with our licensed massage therapists about specific questions.

For Appointments, Call (605) 622-5556

One number to call, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Friday, for massage appointments.

On-Site Massage

Our massage therapists are available to bring relaxation to you at work, for employee appreciation, promotional venues, weekly or monthly stress relief.

  • Promotes resiliency
  • Addresses pain and stress management
  • Increases energy and alertness
  • Increases productivity
  • Cost effective when compared to lost work time due to stress-releated sick days or incidents

Options for your worksite:

  • 8-minute or 15-minute massage sessions as an employee appreciation event.
  • Gift certificates for massage at our locations
  • Evening and Saturday hours available

For more information about on-site massage, contact our massage therapy coordinator at (605) 622-5770.