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From the Institute for Integrative Healthcare

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Geriatric Massage

Definition:

Geriatric massage uses a variety of techniques appropriate for the aging body. Modifications of traditional massage allow for accommodating medical ailments, dementia, physical frailty and other possible limitations.

Good for:

Chronic pain, constipation, migraines, poor flexibility, relaxation, stress reduction, stimulation of blood and lymph flow, low back pain, and nervous disorders

Helps with:

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