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I had a right implant in February 2005 and underwent extensive therapy for four months in an attempt to achieve at least a 100 degree bend in the new knee. I was told by both my surgeon and therapists at the Orlando Sportsplex, that the total amount of flexiblility I could expect to recover would be realized by the end of four months.
Over four months later, my new knee would only bend to 95 degrees. I could not walk downstairs without going sideways, one step at a time.
I began exercising with Don’s Strength Training class over 2 ˝ years ago. My knee now bends 120 degrees and can walk downstairs normally.
- Jane F. Age 83
Over four months later, my new knee would only bend to 95 degrees. I could not walk downstairs without going sideways, one step at a time.
I began exercising with Don’s Strength Training class over 2 ˝ years ago. My knee now bends 120 degrees and can walk downstairs normally.
- Jane F. Age 83
Massage Therapy Program Breakdown
1. The Meissner Wellness Massage Therapy Program is paid for by the Retirement Community.
2. It is a free or no cost program for the Residents served.
3. A Retirement Community resident has the opportunity to receive 1 Massage per week.
4. All Meissner Wellness Massage Therapists are trained to work with the Senior Population.
5. Each Resident must sign up for the Massage Therapy Program.
6. Each Resident must receive permission from their Doctor to participate in the Massage Therapy Program.
7. The Meissner Wellness Massage Therapy Program is a proactive, flexible program that strives to work with any person/resident, regardless of their physical condition.
8. A Retirement Community has the option of installing a 40 Hour per week or 80 Hour per week Massage Therapy Program.
9. The benefits of Massage Therapy are clearly and plainly laid out to the Retirement Community being served.
10. Each Resident receives a customized Massage based on each individuals health and independent needs.
2. It is a free or no cost program for the Residents served.
3. A Retirement Community resident has the opportunity to receive 1 Massage per week.
4. All Meissner Wellness Massage Therapists are trained to work with the Senior Population.
5. Each Resident must sign up for the Massage Therapy Program.
6. Each Resident must receive permission from their Doctor to participate in the Massage Therapy Program.
7. The Meissner Wellness Massage Therapy Program is a proactive, flexible program that strives to work with any person/resident, regardless of their physical condition.
8. A Retirement Community has the option of installing a 40 Hour per week or 80 Hour per week Massage Therapy Program.
9. The benefits of Massage Therapy are clearly and plainly laid out to the Retirement Community being served.
10. Each Resident receives a customized Massage based on each individuals health and independent needs.
“At my age it’s not a luxury. It’s a necessity. I want to remain active but my muscles have become a lot tighter. A half-hour on the table works wonders.”
- Ella W. Age 62
- Ella W. Age 62
“A 2008 survey by the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) showed that more than 47 Million American adults received a massage. The largest increase was among people older than 60.”
- AMTA
- AMTA
Alleviate low-back pain and improve range of motion.
Ease medication dependence.
Enhance immunity by stimulating lymph flow—the body’s natural defense system.
Exercise and stretch weak, tight, or atrophied muscles.
Improve the condition of the body’s largest organ—the skin.
Increase joint flexibility.
Lessen depression and anxiety.
Promote tissue regeneration, reducing scar tissue and stretch marks.
Pump oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs, improving circulation.
Reduce post surgery adhesions and swelling.
Reduce spasms and cramping.
Relax and soften injured, tired, and overused muscles.
Release endorphins—amino acids that work as the body’s natural painkiller.
Relieve migraine pain.
Ease medication dependence.
Enhance immunity by stimulating lymph flow—the body’s natural defense system.
Exercise and stretch weak, tight, or atrophied muscles.
Improve the condition of the body’s largest organ—the skin.
Increase joint flexibility.
Lessen depression and anxiety.
Promote tissue regeneration, reducing scar tissue and stretch marks.
Pump oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs, improving circulation.
Reduce post surgery adhesions and swelling.
Reduce spasms and cramping.
Relax and soften injured, tired, and overused muscles.
Release endorphins—amino acids that work as the body’s natural painkiller.
Relieve migraine pain.
The Benefits of Massage Therapy
Welcome To Meissner Wellness
The Meissner Wellness Massage Therapy Program is a Full Running Massage Therapy Program that offers Massage Therapy to Retirement Community Residents for 45 Weeks out of a 52 week year. A Retirement Community has the option of a 40 Hour per week or a 80 Hour per week Massage Therapy Program.
In general, massage therapy offers a welcome release of tension from frequent aches and pains. Treating chronic pain in the elder population is especially important because pain is prevalent in most seniors’ lives. Nearly 80 to 85% of people past the age of 65 will experience pain caused by a health problem. Of these seniors, 25 to 50% will admit to having significant pain, and of those living in retirement homes, this percentage increases to 45 to 80%. The shared experience of chronic pain coupled with decreased social contact at this point in their lives makes massage therapy a particularly effective treatment approach for seniors.
In general, massage therapy offers a welcome release of tension from frequent aches and pains. Treating chronic pain in the elder population is especially important because pain is prevalent in most seniors’ lives. Nearly 80 to 85% of people past the age of 65 will experience pain caused by a health problem. Of these seniors, 25 to 50% will admit to having significant pain, and of those living in retirement homes, this percentage increases to 45 to 80%. The shared experience of chronic pain coupled with decreased social contact at this point in their lives makes massage therapy a particularly effective treatment approach for seniors.
Massage Therapy Program
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8am |
Massage #1
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Massage #9 | Massage #17 | Massage #25 | Massage #33 |
| 9am |
Massage #2
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Massage #10 | Massage #18 | Massage #26 | Massage #34 |
| 10am |
Massage
#3
|
Massage #11 | Massage #19 | Massage #27 | Massage #35 |
| 11am |
Massage #4
|
Massage #12 | Massage #20 | Massage #28 | Massage #36 |
| 12pm |
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| 1pm |
Massage #5
|
Massage #13 | Massage #21 | Massage #29 | Massage #37 |
| 2pm |
Massage #6
|
Massage #14 | Massage #22 | Massage #30 | Massage #38 |
| 3pm |
Massage
#7
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Massage #15 | Massage #23 | Massage #31 | Massage #39 |
| 4pm |
Massage #8
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Massage #16 | Massage #24 | Massage #32 | Massage #40 |
