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Mount Vernon Athletic Club offers a wide variety of spa services including massages, facials, waxing and body treatments. We also offer spa packages and gift certificates, call 703-360-7300 for more details. You can also download a copy of our Spa Brochure.
Massage therapy is an accepted part of many physical rehabilitation programs and is also one of the best antidotes for stress. Professionally trained massage therapists are on staff and we offer a variety of massage therapy services.
Massage Brochure
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Swedish Massage
The term "Swedish Massage" refers to a variety of techniques specifically designed to relax muscles by applying pressure to them against deeper muscles and bones, and rubbing in the same direction as the flow of blood returning to the heart. The main purpose of Swedish massage is to increase the oxygen flow in the blood and release toxins from the muscles. Swedish massage also stimulates the skin and nervous system and soothes the nerves themselves at the same time. It reduces stress, both emotional and physical, and is suggested in a regular program for stress management. |
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Sports Massage
Sports Massage is a special form of massage and is typically used before, during, and after athletic events. The purpose of the massage is to prepare the athlete for peak performance, to drain away fatigue, to relieve swelling, to reduce muscle tension, to promote flexibility and to prevent injuries.
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 | Benefits of massage therapy:
* physically relaxes the body
* calms the nervous system
* lowers blood pressure
* reduces heart rate
* slows respiration
* loosens tight muscles
* stretches connective tissue
* reduces chronic pain
* improves skin tone
* increases blood and lymph circulation
* speeds the removal of metabolic waste
* increases red blood cell counts
* relieves tired and aching muscles
* stimulates the release of endorphins
* improves muscle tone
* relieves cramps and muscle spasms
* increases flexibility and range of motion
* promotes deeper more effective breathing
* speeds recovery from injuries and illness
* strengthens the immune system
* reduces swelling and scarring
* improves posture
* reduces tension headaches
* increases tissue metabolism
* decreases muscular deterioration |
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