Stories of the Power of Massage
I came to the Healing Zone on the advice of my Chiropractor. After having a traumatic accident that resulted in muscle damage, plus having arthritis with chronic pain and stiffness, I felt emotionally drained and overwhelmed. The sense of hopelessness is not a good feeling. The professional, compassionate and knowledgeable therapy has been so important in the healing of my body (soul too) and has provided me relief of the negative aspects of injury and a chronic condition. Nanci and Janice have given me support, hope, and relief that is nurturing. They listen and communicate with you to personalize your treatment of what you need with each session. I really appreciate that the styles of both therapist are equally effective but also appreciate the different techniques that each bring to the session. These therapists share a common commitment to me ... the client with positive energy. It is a great comfort to know I have a team to address my needs! Thank you!!!
“I don't think I could have made it through a difficult twin pregnancy without my massages! Thanks for your wonderful care, including your specialized knowledge, techniques and your intuitive ability to tailor the massage to my needs.”
My two-year-old daughter suffers from spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy and I give her a 20-minute massage every evening after her bath to relieve her muscle tension and discomfort. I start with her back and shoulders, then move to her arms, hands, chest, hips, buttocks, legs and feet. By the end of the massage, Ana is so relaxed, her toes are splayed out and her arms are loose at her sides. Many children with Ana's condition have had to resort to surgery or to high doses of medication to relieve their persistent muscle tension and spasticity. Thanks to regular massages, Ana is not only thriving without serious medical intervention, but also we have found a bedtime ritual that we both look forward to and enjoy. I am so grateful to Janice Peterman, LCMT for teaching me the art of infant massage and for helping me to refine our massage ritual to meet Ana's special needs.
I'm so glad that I met you - it was close to 10 years ago. I know that when my lower back is screaming, and I'm just really wired, that I can call you and I'll get relief. But I also call you for peace of mind. When my son broke his femur, you were the first stop after the cast came off. That was 6 years ago, and he still talks about it. Last year I suffered a hemorrhagic stroke due to an aneurysm, was hospitalized for 5 weeks and came home more stiff and sore that I could ever imagine. Thank you for easing the stress and tension in my body, and in my mind, and for carefully listening to what I really needed.
“My foot feels great! Won the Master's Division in a very challenging 10k this past weekend (3,300 participants). Averaged 6:11 pace per mile with no issues regarding the foot! You rock!”
“Surgeons and oncologists treated my cancer, but it was Nanci who healed me. Nanci at The Healing Zone is not afraid of cancer, not the scars and not the physical and emotional precariousness. She took my body that had been sliced and sewn and poisoned with the toxins of chemo, and worked out the rigidity from weeks in bed and the stress of fear, and gave me an hour of pure peace. When I read the formal studies in prestigious medical journals that correlate metastasis with increased stress hormones, I realized that my massages at The Healing Zone were as important for my health as the surgery and chemo, and pleasurable to boot!”
“How do I describe a massage that not only removes the physical knots but also massages the soul... The people and the environment put you at ease instantly. Getting a massage at The Healing Zone is more than just a massage, it is like joining a family that respects your needs whatever they may be at that moment.”
“I came to the Healing Zone on the advice of my wife’s Acupuncturist. I had been experiencing chronic neck and jaw pain and stiffness for at least two years. My primary care physician believed my jaw pain to be arthritis and he referred me to my dentist. My dentist, a very thorough practitioner who I hold in high esteem, also believed that my jaw pain was caused by arthritis. It seemed a bit hopeless to be entering my sixties with physical conditions that appeared to be chronic and deteriorating. I am not one to try alternative health strategies. I am a bit cantankerous that way; some say I am a curmudgeon. However, I didn’t want to take pain medication and continue to sleep on orthopedic pillows for the rest of my life and decided to call the Healing Zone. I described my symptoms to Nanci Newton, LCMT over the phone and made an appointment. Upon my arrival at my first appointment, Nanci proved to be a welcoming and insightful practitioner. She had researched the anatomy of the areas I told her were causing me pain. It is without any hesitation that I now say, Nanci did more than relieve my pain, she cured my pain. I encourage anyone experiencing pain to stop suffering and seek out this extraordinary healer.”
“I first came to Nanci after an unexpected 2nd trimester pregnancy loss. I was devastated and felt totally out of sync: body, mind and spirit. Through massage, Nanci used her healing powers to bring me back to a hopeful place. She helped cleanse the stress and grief out of my body, and to cope with the hormonal changes that affected me physically and emotionally. My muscles relaxed, my circulation improved significantly, and I was able to slowly emerge from a deep depression. When I became pregnant again I was very anxious. Thankfully, Nanci was there for me throughout the entire pregnancy, knowing how to work though the usual aches and pains, but more importantly, offering her healing touch to control my stress, and to help make me strong and resilient. My work with Nanci has brought me a stronger sense of connectedness to my pregnancies, and to all the changes I experienced.”
“I've been to many massage therapists over many years, and no one has relived the tension in my shoulders like Janice has.”
“Janice conveys both knowledge and compassion throughout the massage and is very attentive to my particular condition. She is especially skilled at finding and releasing the knots in my back that come from stress at work. I trust her to always make me feel better!”