Specialties | Ames, IA | Avenues for Health

CONDITIONS

Avenues for Health is equipped to work on a variety of conditions which can improve your quality of life. Below is a sampling of client requests I receive every day.

If you have a condition not listed, please let me know so I can work out the best treatment plan for you!

Ashley is trained to work with the jaw intra-orally to help relieve tension caused by TMJ dysfunction.

RELAXATION

Massage naturally relaxes the body. It can lower blood pressure, improve sleep, circulation and your immune system, and give you a much needed burst of energy!

TENNIS/GOLFERS ELBOW

A pain by any other name would be...tendonitis!

Repetitive motion can inflame delicate tendons and cause pain. Get back to doing what you love with a targeted session!

SCIATICA

Sharp pain down the leg may be an indication of a compressed sciatic nerve. Relieving pressure through massage may help!

SCAR TISSUE

Whether from an old injury, fall or surgery, scar tissue under the skin can inhibit motion and cause pain. Release some of the tension through myofascial release.

Relaxation

PlANTAR FASCIITIS

Sharp pain while walking? This could indicate inflammation in the connective tissue on the bottom of the foot. Left untreated, plantar fasciitis can cause bone spurs and intense discomfort.

LOW BACK PAIN

Over 3 million people a year suffer from back pain which may be caused by a compressed nerve, strained low back muscles, disc injury and more.

SPORTS MASSAGE

Rehabilitate sports injuries, improve training, and relieve tension after your next big event or exercise session.

WHIPLASH

The effects of whiplash can last for years after-the-fact. Muscles that once helped to protect delicate tissues have not realized their job is done, causing pain and loss of range of motion.

Recent injuries need a specialized approach, which Avenues for Health can provide.

Sports

Scar

STIFF NECK

Necks do a lot for us. Sleeping wrong, too much time on electronics, or poor posture can make us rubbing our shoulders in hopes for a little relief. Get some flexibility back with a session from Avenues for Health!

CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME

A compressed nerve in the wrist can cause numbness, tingling, and pain down the arm. Get to the root of the problem by releasing pressure on the nerves naturally through massage.

FROZEN SHOULDER

While massage may not be able to alleviate all symptoms, it can certainly help! Tension on the shoulder joint can cause limited mobility and pain with motion. Restore some balance with a targeted session.

CHRONIC PAIN

Chronic pain can be caused by any number of reasons. Let's work to alleviate some of that and get you back to living a full life.

Whiplash