Integrative Massage Associates of Albany

The staff of Integrative Massage Associates hopes everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving!

And remember: Massage is a wonderful way to balance out the stress of the holiday, whether it is from a packed room, uncomfortable conversations, or too much travel.

We will be here for you!

If you have been told you have sciatica and you are curious about the WHYS and HOWS of the condition, click the link below and give our blog post on sciatic a read.

You can also book a massage with one of our therapists at:
https://imacamillus.square.site/

Sciatica is a Pain in the Butt There is a phenomenon in modern medicine that has taken hold in recent years amongst primarily orthopedic allopathic practitioners, where they seemingly feel compelled to diagnose as quickly as pos…

Anyone else feeling more financial strain than usual? During tough economic times, budgeting for wellness can feel impossible. Our LMT, Sarah, has some tips on how to prioritize your health without breaking the bank:

Budgeting for Your Body Let's be honest- most of us have found ourselves pinching pennies these days. We are seeing the cost of necessities rise while our incomes stay the same. This means most of us don't have the...

"Can Fertility Massage Help with IVF?"

This is one of the most common questions our Fertility Massage Therapist, Sarah, receives. The answer is YES!

If you are undergoing or planning to undergo IVF in the near future check out her latest blog for more info on why massage may be a great treatment to add to your Fertility Plan:

Fertility Massage and IVF One of the most frequently asked questions I receive from women who are TTC is "Can Fertility Massage help with IVF?" I am happy to say that the answer is, "Absolutely!" In fact, IVF...

Sciatica can be such a pain in the 🍑
Cause by compression of the sciatic nerve, sciatica is usually felt as a burning, aching pain in the lower back, hip, and even down the leg. During a flare, it can severely affect your ability to enjoy the simplest of activities.

Routine massage therapy can greatly reduce (and sometimes even eliminate) pain by freeing restrictions around the nerve and relaxing tight muscles that may be causing pressure on the nerve.

Schedule an appointment with one of our highly trained chronic pain LMTs here: https://imacamillus.square.site/

Are you an athlete? Did you know massage therapy has been proven to significantly improve athletic performance?
Regular massage sessions can relax tight muscles, free fascial restrictions, and increase circulation which helps:

-Prevent Injury
-Promote Healing
-Increase Endurance
-Reduce Pain/Inflammation

Make massage therapy part of your athletic wellness regimen by scheduling your session here: https://imacamillus.square.site/

Let's meet Sarah Jones! Sarah has been an LMT for over 13 years and specializes in Fertility Massage. She loves giving her patients the tools to be able to care for their overall health and wellness, even outside of the treatment room.

Schedule your massage appointment online here: https://imacamillus.square.site/

With so many new faces on the page, we'd like to introduce the therapists in our new Albany location!
First let's meet Christopher Hess, the founder and owner of IMA. Chris specializes in Deep Tissue and Orthopedic massage and loves working with athletes to prevent injury and improve athletic performance.

Schedule your appointment online at: https://imacamillus.square.site/

At IMA, Massage is Medicine!

A short blog from one of our LMT's, Sarah Jones - Licensed Massage Therapist on how she treats chronic pain with massage therapy

Massage for Chronic Pain ​ Here's something I often tell newly licensed massage therapists- be humble and learn to respect the power of pain. What do I mean by this? Pain is one of the most powerful influences...

We love helping our clients on the journey to relieve chronic pain. It's one of the most rewarding aspects of being massage therapists.