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What's delineates Soulstice therapists from other
massage therapists?
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Soulstice therapists have decades of combined experience in the
medical massage therapy field. We've now provided our
innovated Peri-operative Therapy services for hundreds of
surgical patients. Soulstice therapists incorporate highly
specialized techniques that will be applied directly to the
surgical site(s) reducing swelling, bruising, and
scarring.
Our therapists not only provide specialized hands-on techniques,
but also provide a unique support
system of care. We educate, monitor, encourage and
support patients throughout their entire recovery process.
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Will my Peri-operative Therapy treatments be
painful?
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Our philosophy is, "less pain, more gain".
Your Peri-operative Therapy treatments should never be painful.
We believe that patients have induced enough trauma to their body
by actually going through a surgical procedure. So, our
Soulstice therapists will support your recovery and work
within your pain tolerance.
If you decide to begin receiving your massage treatments the day
following your surgery, for instance, our therapists work
feather-light on your surgical areas. As you begin to heal over the
following weeks, your massage therapist will begin to apply more
pressure based on your sensitivity levels.
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Should I be taking my pain medication before my
treatments?
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If someone has just received a surgical procedure, we recognize
the necessity for pain medication. When pain medication is no
longer a medical necessity, we prefer that a patient to be
completely aware of the Peri-operative Therapy and the sensations
that accompany the treatment. The more that you are aware of what
is happening during your session the faster and more efficient you
will recover.
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How often should I be receiving my Peri-operative
Therapy treatments?
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This varies based on the type and complexity of procedure(s)
that a patient has undergone. On average we have
found that most of our Peri-operative Therapy clients will
receive 8 treatments. Preferably, we like to see someone
once prior to their surgery, to educate and prepare the soft
tissue. Then, 7-10 days following the procedure, we will
begin the series of follow-up treatments.
A sample Peri-operative Therapy treatment schedule:
Week One 3
appointments
Week Two
2 appointments
Week Three 1 appointment
Week Four 1 appointment
If an entire series of Peri-operative Therapy does not work
for you, for whatever reason, remember that any treatment
is better than nothing. So, come and visit us at least
for one treatment!
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My doctor has recommended Peri-operative
Therapy to help with my recovery. Tell me, how do your
services help?
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Physiologically, Peri-operative Therapy increases
circulation bringing oxygen and nutrients to traumatized tissues.
This type of stimulus will help reduce bruising, swelling, lymph
edema (a type of swelling), scarring and neuro muscular
re-education.
Psychologically, massage therapy will help you feel supported
throughout your entire recovery process, reducing feelings of
depression and anxiety.
Your body is an entire unit not just a sum of the parts! When
you have a tummy tuck, for instance, the rest of your body
experiences the experience too. Your Soulstice therapist will focus
on your secondary areas of pain and dysfunction as it relates to
your surgical procedure.
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How does Peri-operative Therapy differ from an
ordinary massage treatment?
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Soulstice therapists are specialized experts
within the medical massage therapy industry. It is difficult,
or perhaps impossible to find massage therapists who are
willing and able to work with a surgical or trauma site.
Most massage therapists are afraid of inducing more harm
by touching the areas of surgical trauma and therefore
will avoid them at all cost. Our expert therapists, on the
other hand, focus specifically on the surgical procedure
to ultimately help you recover more efficiently and
effectively.
Soulstice Peri-operative therapists are specialty trained in our
course, The Fundamentals of Peri-operative
Therapy. Soulstice, Ltd. is approved by the
National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork
(NCBTMB) as a continuing education provider.
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May I bring my spouse, friend, or partner to my
appointment?
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We encourage it! In between your Peri-operative
Therapy treatments, you will be encouraged to provide
self massage therapy techniques. If you decide to bring a
caregiver, spouse or partner to your appointment, your therapist
will teach your caregiver the same or
additional self-massage and stretching techniques for optimal
healing.
In addition, a patient may have some modesty
issues around their surgical procedure(s). Bringing along a spouse
or friend may make these situations more comfortable.
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It's been months since my surgery. Can I still benefit
from Peri-operative Therapy?
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We have found that it's never too late to benefit from our
post-operative manual techniques.
For instance, one of our previous clients received a breast
augmentation 2 years prior to her initial Peri-operative
Therapy appointment. She complained of tightness and implant
immobility. We realized that she had been afraid of lying on
her stomach for fear of bursting her implants.
Through education we told her not to worry about bursting her
implants, and that normal activity and movement was vital to soft
and mobile implant function. Through a series of massage
treatments, we were able to increase her mobility, range of motion
and structural and muscle balance.
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I've just spent a great deal of
money on my face-lift. I'm concerned that my
Peri-operative therapist may stretch my skin back out
again.
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Although our services may seem to be counterproductive in
these situations, Peri-operative Therapy will actually
help the skin maintain its elasticity and normal appearance.
Following facial surgery, for instance, the skin will actually
adhere to the underlying tissues creating a more 'stretched' and
waxy appearance. So, increasing blood circulation and lymph
flow will help to normalize the soft tissue.
Your Peri-operative therapist will always work within
your comfort level. Be sure to communicate your concerns to us at
all times.
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I would like to receive the series of recommended
Peri-operative Therapy, but don't feel like I can afford all of
them.
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Any treatment is better than no treatment. If you don't
feel like you can afford the entire Peri-operative
Therapy series, we recommend coming in at least for your first
session. At that time we will spend more time
educating you on how you can be more aggressive with your self
at-home treatments.
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