ALICE
SCHITTER
I graduated from Northeast Dubois High School,
and then went on to Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing to become a Registered
Nurse.
In 2005, I attended a 600-hour massage school at Advanced Massage Therapeutics
in Louisville. I am a Nationally Certified Massage Therapist.
I offer the following services:
Swedish
Deep Tissue
Pain Management
Injury Treatment
Stress Management
Wellness Massage
Relaxation Technique
Sports Massage
Pregnancy Massage
Chronic Pain Reduction\
You are unlike anyone in the whole world and
you deserve a unique massage. My focus is on YOU. I listen to your requests and
needs to deliver a massage unique to your body. I don’t ask you to choose a
“Swedish” or a “Deep Tissue” massage. I offer a FREESTYLE MASSAGE designed
especially for you. A session with me can range from a relaxing Swedish style
massage with a few hot stones to a deep tissue massage with trigger point
therapy and stretching. The hot stones are used to penetrate and soften the
tight, sore muscles most clients come in with. Emphasis is placed on obvious
spots like the neck and shoulder. The massage you receive will be expertly
created through practitioner intuition and your own requests and feedback.
1/2 hour....................................$30
1 hour.......................................$60
1 1/2 hour.................................$85
10% Discount for Nurses and Senior Citizens
(Age 62)
For an appointment, please call: 812-639-7389 or e-mail me at schitter@psci.net
YOUR FIRST APPOINTMENT
Maybe someone
thoughtfully decided to get you the gift of massage to help you relax. Or, maybe you just decided to treat yourself.
Whatever the case, you are ready to get a massage. But before you come in, I’d
like you to know what to expect at your first appointment, as well as being
prepared with the right questions to ask, to ensure that you get the most from
your session.
Speak
Up
Good communication is very important to
ensuring your comfort. Don’t be afraid
to discuss any apprehensions or concerns, since it’s important that you be as
comfortable as possible during the session.
While you will get more out of a massage with less on, removing articles
of clothing may make some uncomfortable. I will leave the room to wash my hands
and I want you to take off only as much as you are comfortable removing. A clean sheet is provided for draping during
the massage. I will uncover only the part of the body being massaged, insuring
that modesty is respected at all times.
Also, make sure to remove any jewelry that might interfere with the
massage. If you have a favorite CD that will help you to relax, please feel
free to bring that in with you.
Please give feedback to me regarding things
such as the hand pressure and speed of movement. I will check in with you to
determine if the pressure I am using is right, but if at anytime the pressure
is too much or too little, let me know. Also, report any discomfort, whether it
is from the massage itself or due to any problems or distractions related to
the environment (room temperature, music volume, lighting, etc.).
Chatter
Control
Some people like to talk during a massage session,
while others remain silent. Many people
just close their eyes and completely relax.
What clients tell me, and what I find when I’m on the receiving end of a
massage, is that talking takes away from the
relaxation component of the session. Clients like to zone out, to shut out the
worldly distractions, and to tune into the sensation of the massage, and to
enjoy the feeling of having their muscles and tissues worked on. Talking makes
them have to pay attention. Massage induces a parasympathetic state of rest,
and having to talk or listen can hinder that.
Above all,
remember:
Time on the
massage table is your time.
Techniques
Each Massage
Therapist has his/her own technique, depending on where we attended school. As
we attend workshops to learn new modalities, we incorporate these in our
massage sessions. I like to incorporate stretching techniques with my clients,
as I feel it makes the massage last longer and the benefits are wonderful. I
also use hot stones on the neck and back (with your permission) to soften the
muscles and bring in more circulation.
Benefits
of a Massage
¨ Release muscular tension and pain ¨ Promote faster healing of
injured muscular tissue
¨ Improve
circulation
¨ Increase
joint flexibility
¨ Reduce
stress
¨ Improve
posture
¨ Reduce
blood pressure ¨ Reduce mental and
physical fatigue
¨ Promote
better sleep ¨ Improve concentration
¨ Decrease
depression ¨ Reduce anxiety
¨ Create
an overall sense of well-being
¨ Alleviate
low-back pain
¨ Ease
medication dependence ¨ Enhance immunity by stimulating lymph flow
¨ Stretch
weak, tight, or atrophied muscles
¨ Reduce
spasms and cramping
¨ Promote
tissue regeneration ¨ Relax overused muscles
¨ Decrease
arthritic pain ¨ Relieve migraine pain
Self-Care
After Your Massage
You may
experience some soreness in your muscles for the next couple of days. This is a
normal response. You should drink extra water in the hours following your
massage. This helps flush the system, and helps prevent any soreness. An Epsom
Salt bath may also prevent soreness.
Increase the Benefits with Frequent Visits
Getting a
massage can do you a world of good. And
getting massage frequently can do even more.
This is the beauty of bodywork.
Taking part in this form of regularly scheduled self-care can play a
huge part in how healthy you’ll be and how youthful you’ll remain with each
passing year. Budgeting time and money
for bodywork at consistent intervals is truly an investment in your
health. And remember: just because
massage feels like a pampering treat doesn’t mean it is any less
therapeutic. Consider massage
appointments a necessary piece of your health and wellness plan, and work with
your therapist to establish a treatment schedule that best meets your needs.
I am looking forward to your first massage session…….
Alice Schitter
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