Pain relief through massage is explained much like the "Gate Theory." Pain travels on thinly myelinated nerve receptors while touch travels on non-myelinated nerve receptors. Touch receptors are faster and larger making the response travel faster bringing the message and response to and from the brain. Relaxation is triggered by the nervous system when touched, sending a message to the body to relax, slow down and take a deep breath.

The Egyptians used massage therapy, as far back as 800 BC to diagnose and treat various medical conditions. Reflexology, a massage technique using points on the foot and sometimes hand, not only feels great but helps relax tense muscles and reduce anxiety levels.

"Massage can break the cycle of spasm and pain while decreasing both."
Robert Leach, M.D. Chairman, Department of Orthopedics, Boston University School of Medicine

Reclining in the dentist's chair can make us feel very vulnerable-especially when you have a long treatment. Imaginations can run wild, sending our anxiety levels soaring.

Massage is known to decrease your fears, lower your anxieties and increase your level of comfort aboutyour dental procedures.

Your fear and anxiety of dentistry can now be a thing of the past.

Call now to schedule a 30, 60 or 90-minute Reflexology foot massage while you relax in the dental chair or a full massage treatment at our spa prior to or after your scheduled dental appointment. Lanz massage (425)770-0677

Lanz Massage will bill your insurance company directly.

A prescription or referral from your physician may be needed before being treated for some conditions.

Lanz Massage is a preferred provider for most major insurance companies, including Regence, Aetna, Cigna, Group Health and First Choice.

Payments for non-covered portions and co-payments are required at the time of the massage.

Please call Loretta at 206-288-9911 if you have any questions.