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Samson Wong :: Myofascial and Muscle Therapy

INTRODUCTIONS, PLEASE!

Sam Wong is state-licensed and certified in Massage Therapy. He received his training from Chicago School of Massage Therapy and is a member of the American Massage Therapy Association. Sam has been practicing massage for six years, but his interest in massage therapy stems from childhood. Before entering massage therapy as a career, Sam studied in a Buddhist monastery. He has integrated Buddhist principles such as discipline and dedication into his practice of massage.

SHOULD I SEE HIM? YES!

• If you are stressed and need to learn how to relax.

• If you have suffered an injury and want to enhance healing.

• If you are interested in energy balancing with pressure point therapy, Shiatsu, and reflexology.

• If you want to improve your overall health.

SOME OF THE TECHNIQUES THAT SAM USES…

• Qi Gong Massage – Massage Therapy techniques that directly affect internal organ systems.
• Reflexology – A type of healing that involves points in the hands and feet that correspond to different parts of the body.
• Myofascial Therapy – Techniques that allow the release of stress and tension from muscle.
• Pressure Point Therapy – An energy-related therapy associated with meridians and acupressure.
• Swedish Massage – One of the most common types of massage used to heal and relax the body.
• Shiatsu Massage – A form of bodywork that involves working meridian points and stretching.

WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT FROM THERAPY?

• A partnership in your health and well-being.
• An integrative use of individualized bodywork techniques to optimize health.
• Educate on proper and effective self-help techniques such as stretching and exercising.

AVAILABILITY

By appointment at the Lincoln Avenue office Monday, Thursday, and Saturday

FROM SAM…

“As a massage therapist I believe in complementary medicine. It is important that the individual patient and I work together to attain optimal health and improvement. Some of my areas of expertise include relaxation, treating injuries, chronic syndromes, improving recovery and overall health, as well as treating various other ailments.”