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Alternative Healing

Alternative methods of healing have been used for centuries and may compliment most conventional methods of your wellness treatments. Whether your therapy includes the manual manipulation of the soft tissues or the gentle touch of visceral and craniosacral therapies, the use of natural and energetic elements can do wonders. We offer specialized and advanced body therapies specifically geared towards your alternative approach to healing.

Healing

Healing is one of the cornerstones of our mission here at First Hand Healing in Tucson, Arizona. Our ultimate goal is to provide our clients with the flexibility and opportunity to heal from a variety of ailments. Come in to our office today to experience healing, first hand.

Pain Management

We specialize in helping our clients manage their acute and chronic pain with a tailored bodywork plan specific to their individual assessment and needs. Therapeutic massage is an excellent way to relieve pain that cannot be sufficiently lessened by treating the underlying disease. Don't let pain control your life, let our experienced and caring professionals help you take control.

Massage Therapy

We want our clients to experience the power of massage therapy, first hand. Therapeutic massage is an excellent way to relieve specific aches and pains, relax and promote wellness. Our experienced, compassionate massage practitioners tailor a massage therapy regimen to fit your specific wellness needs.

Health

Health is something so many of us take for granted until we no longer have it. We want to promote health and wellness within the Tucson community, since we live here, too. There has been a marked shift in recent your from reactive to proactive treatments to achieve health. Our wide variety of services and products encourage everyday health and well-being. Your health is precious to us, too.

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation after an accident can seem daunting. Our experienced and caring staff help our clients overcome injuries by implementing a variety of therapeutic massage techniques. If you were involved in an accident, have repetitive strain injuries or were injured playing sports, a rehabilitation program is key to your recovery. Don't let your injury rehabilitation become an unpleasant experience, come discover the healing power of therapeutic massage, first hand.

Alternative Healing

Alternative methods of healing have been used for centuries. Manipulation of the bodies energy and use of natural elements can do wonders. We offer therapies specifically geared towards your alternative healing. Ask us more about our TenZo, Healing Stone Reflex, Detox Body Wrap and Soy Wax Relief.

Massage

Our licensed and skilled practitioners know just how to massage your body to promote wellness and health. Your individual wellness is our top priority and we strive to provide the best therapeutic massage available. We offer a wide range of massage therapies ranging from Traditional Thai Massage and Healing Stone Therapy to Orthopedic Massage. Whatever your need, we have the massage therapy solution.

Bodywork

Bodywork is a therapeutic method of promoting health, awareness and wellness by interacting with the human body. Our licensed and experienced practitioners help our clients achieve a better physical state by performing proven bodywork techniques.

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Lymphatic Drainage Massage

Lymphatic Drainage Massage (LDM) is a gentle hands-on technique used to detect the rhythm, direction, depth and quality of the lymph flow throughout the body. During LDM, the Practitioner uses slow, gentle pressure with soft pumping (wave-like) movements. This gentle action encourages the lymph to flow in the direction of the lymph nodes, where the body filters the lymph fluid and then returns it to the blood. LDT can reduce blockages in the lymphatic system to promote a healthier body.

Stress, fatigue, lack of physical activity, infection and aging can cause the lymph circulation to stagnate. When this occurs, fluids, proteins, cells and toxins accumulate and cellular functioning is compromised. Lymphatic Drainage Therapy is an original technique developed by Bruno Chikly, MD, DO, of France. Recent scientific discoveries about the physiology of the lymphatic system have verified that this technique offers the precise rhythm and pressure necessary to activate optimal lymphatic flow.

Benefits of Lymphatic Drainage Massage

Improving the circulation of the lymph through LDM offers the following benefits:
  • Helps fluid drain from cells;
  • Improves the production and distribution of antibodies and lymphocytes, thereby boosting the immune system; 
  • Stimulates the lymphatic system's filtering process, which helps remove toxins and bacteria from the body.
LDM also works on the autonomic nervous system in the following ways:
  • Helps calm and slow the sympathetic nervous system, which promotes activity;
  • Stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system, which promotes relaxation and reduces stress.
Is LDT or LDM for everyone?

Lymphatic Drainage Therapy is not for everyone, including those with the following conditions:
  • Acute infections or fever
  • Serious circulatory or major cardiac problems 
  • Hemorrhage 
  • Acute anuresis (absence of urination) 
  • Active cancer
If you are unsure whether Lymphatic Drainage Therapy is right for you, please talk with your LDT/LDM Practitioner and seek guidance from your physician.