History
Kim Merrick, LMT MA56487 Choosing a massage therapist is a very important decision. I customize a massage that deals with your health, lifestyle and individual needs. Importantly, I try to be as flexible as possible and schedule your session at a time that is best for your busy life. Currently I live and offer my massage services in the Tampa Bay area. As a graduate from Florida Career College in Tampa, I have continued my education and training in advance deep tissue and I am a certified Medical Massage Practitioner. I have trained with Aaron Mattes and certified as an Active Isolated Stretching Practitioner as well as a ceritfication in Manual Lypmhatic Drainage. I am licensed/insured and a current member of Florida State Massage Therapy Association. So whether your looking for massage in Brandon, massage in Tampa or massage in Riverview, I can help!
Specialties
Lymphatic Drainage pics_swedish.jpg Manual lymphatic drainage is a type of gentle massage which is intended by proponents to encourage the natural drainage of the lymph from the tissues space body. The lymph system depends on intrinsic contractions of the smooth muscle cells in the walls of lymph vessels (peristalsis) and the movement of skeletal muscles to propel lymph through the vessels to lymph nodes and then beyond the lymph nodes to the lymph ducts which return lymph to the cardiovascular system. Manual lymph drainage uses a specific amount of pressure (less than 9 ounces per square inch) and rhythmic circular movements to stimulate lymph flow. Deep Tissue Massage pics_deep.jpg Deep Tissue MassageDeep tissue massage is a type of massage therapy that focuses on realigning deeper layers of muscles and connective tissue. It is especially helpful for chronically tense and contracted areas such as stiff necks, low back tightness, and sore shoulders. Some of the same strokes are used as classic massage therapy, but the movement is slower and the pressure is deeper and concentrated on areas of tension and pain. Deep tissue massage works by physically breaking down these adhesions to relieve pain and restore normal movement. Active Isolated Stretching Flexibility is not only key to a healthy life. Inflexibility can restrict blood flow, oxygen & nutrition from entering the cells & decrease the activity of your immune system.