Benefits of getting a massage with organic jojoba wax

Has concern about greasy residue on your skin, clothes, or hair ever stopped you from getting a massage?

Highly processed, synthetic creams or lotions, and nut-based fatty oils may be less expensive, but they can leave behind an unpleasant, oily gunk that cheapens the massage experience.

At CityTouch, we use only organic jojoba wax to enhance your massage and leave your skin feeling conditioned and smooth. Extracted from the jojoba plant native to the southern US and northern Mexico, organic jojoba wax is a high-quality, scent-free medium that won't clog your pores or stain your clothing. Jojoba wax is chemically similar to your skin's natural oil, rich in vitamin E, is non-allergenic and naturally antibacterial. 

At CityTouch, we strive to provide the best massage experience for all our clients by equipping our massage therapists with the best tools.

Massage therapy and yoga have similar benefits

The benefits of sports massage therapy and yoga are profound, when practiced correctly, flexibility and improved mental health are possible.

In yoga, you are actively moving and stretching joints and muscles.  In massage, you are passively receiving the benefits of stretching and moving joints.  Both yoga and massage can work together, or separately, providing many health benefits.

Benefits of massage and yoga:

• Helps control blood pressure
• Sports-related injuries
• Increased flexibility
• Increased lubrication of joints, ligaments and tendons
• May help relieve lower back pain
• May provide neck pain relief

For expert holistic massage, book an appointment with Rob today.

Shoulder pain? Massage therapy can provide relief.

Shoulder pain?  Massage therapy can provide relief.

Therapeutic Massage Therapy can relive many painful symptoms. This self-care tip may provide some relief.

• Place a yoga mat or beach towel on the floor. Using a small tennis ball or lacrosse ball, lay on your back, over the ball.
• Try moving your back over the ball, in between your shoulder blades, so that specific areas are targeted. Allow gravity to do the massage for you!
• Apply trauma oil, arnica oil or your favorite over-the-counter pain relief cream.
• If your schedule and budget allows, book a massage.

For expert shoulder pain relief, book an appointment with Rob today.

Let your health insurance pay for massage therapy.

Can I use my health insurance to pay for a massage?

Use your HSA and FSA health insurance cards to pay for massage therapy.

CityTouch Licensed Massage Therapy is now classified as a Therapeutic Massage facility under Merchant Category Code 8099.  As such we are able to accept payments for services via a Health Savings Account (#HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (#FSA).  Once verified, book your appointment online using your HSA or FSA card.

In some instances, you may need a doctor’s prescription first to allow payment. We will always provide a digital receipt of your appointment, which will list insurance procedure codes or your massage therapist's license number.  Please let us know this before your appointment by making a note of this when you book online under "anything we should know before your appointment".

As New York State Licensed Massage Therapists, we have aided hundreds of clients with pain management, reducing mental pain and stress.  We can do the same for you! Schedule an appointment online today.