Bismarck may have the capitol building, but Grand Forks has the massage school — which, in an age of healthcare complexity and healthcare opportunity, is not a bad thing.
There is growing recognition that massage is healthcare. People may opt for massage in a spa, a massage-and-yoga studio, or even a salon. People tend to think of massage as clinical or spa-style. There tends to be a difference between what one finds at a chiropractic office and what one finds at a spa, though the lines can blur.
Avant Hair and Skin Care Studio has multiple massage therapists onboard. Some have dual credentialing as estheticians. Clients can opt for spa-style add-ons like hand treatments or back resurfacing.
The organization notes a number of potential benefits from massage therapy; it may benefit conditions from high blood pressure to lower back pain to anxiety. Truyu notes benefits, too, for specific types of massage. The body massage that is enhanced with reflexology, they state, may help with conditions like sinus or headache. Truyu lists five LMTs. Among the offerings are warm bamboo and aromatherapy. Clients can opt for Reiki or for massage with energy balancing added. Massage therapists may blend different types of massage to address client needs.
Assessment is an important part of massage therapy, particularly in clinical settings. Massage therapists may have collaborative and referral relationships with healthcare providers. The owner stated that professionals at the facility were willing to collaborate with primary care doctors and physical therapists.
