Massage Therapy Davenport
Harborview
Health & Wellness
Kimberly Stumpf LMT
In the Belle La Vie Beauty Bar Suites
When you want the very best Davenport massage therapy, you need to schedule an appointment with Kimberly Stumpf, LMT at Harborview Health and Wellness.
Benefits of Massage
The benefits of massage are many and massage therapy is a proven, effective treatment for many conditions. Stress and anxiety, muscle tension and soreness, chronic pain, overall wellness and even specific soft tissue injuries. A consultation with your therapist will determine the most beneficial techniques for your specific conditions.
Whether you’re considering massage to help relieve pain from injuries, medical issues, or are just looking for relaxation, you can rely on the licensed massage therapist at Harborview Health & Wellness to evaluate your conditions and recommend the correct technique, pressure and form of massage to relieve your symptoms. Massage therapy can provide relief from tired, aching muscles and ligaments and leave you feeling relaxed with reduced pain and swelling. From the moment you walk through the doors at the Belle La Vie Suites, you’ll be enveloped by luxurious surroundings and caring staff.
What Are The Different Types of Massage?
There are many different types of massage. However, there are three that are the most common in this country. These three are called Swedish, Deep tissue, and trigger point therapy. All these types of massages involve pressure being applied to certain areas of the body. These pressure points are called acupressure points. Swedish massage involves soft, light strokes of the hands over the skin. A Swedish massage will usually include some kind of oil to help the massage. Deep tissue massage involves pressure to certain muscle groups. It can be done on specific parts of the body. Deep tissue massage is sometimes used to treat injuries. It is similar to Swedish massage. Trigger point therapy focuses on the muscles around the joints and spine. It is often used for pain relief.
Licensed, Experienced Massage Therapist
With 20+years of experience, Kim’s love of healing and pursuit of knowledge sets her apart. Locally trained as a massage therapist, Kim offers a wide range of services to better assist her client’s needs. As a licensed professional Kim offers an inviting environment to lay your troubles on the table. Come see Kim in the Belle La Vie Suites at Eastern & 53rd St for your Davenport Massage Therapy needs.
About Kim
All the Crazy and a Smattering of Clever…
Learn More About Me
I was gifted a massage not long after my daughter was a toddler, and it was then that i realized that i really liked the idea of helping other people while being able to be a contribution to our bank account. I attended Institute of Therapeutic Massage and Wellness, and it was there that the spark to learn more about the human body was ignited! I went on to attend Palmer Chiropractic College’s undergrad program, that led to taking classes at Scott Community College, followed by Saint Ambrose University, and then finally the Doctorate program at Palmer Chiropractic College. Over the course of all this education, i maintained a small massage practice and have had my license/experience for 19 years and counting!
My massage therapy education has included a wide variety of techniques. After some discussion with contemporaries, we have decided that we “might” have a “small addiction” for learning more! I listed out what techniques I have learned in a toggle below this one (minor confession, sometimes I forget all the seminars that i have taken till i find the stack of certificates! ha!).
I have worked at Unity Point’s Hospice, a pain clinic, hair salon, as a massage school educator and continuing education educator, and always my own stand alone practice. It is now that I work in a great office space that has several different kinds of practitioners that are a tribe of women who are dedicated to serving others and supporting each other. I am honored to be a part of this tribe!
I am a mama to four kiddos (26, 23, 19, and 8), one fur baby, and wife to a retired army combat medic.
Stay posted as things are always changing and improving! I have a “hit list” of seminars / certifications that I want to take this year and next, so keeping aware of my social media postings may lead to opportunities to be the first to receive care in that which i received training in.
MASSAGE TECHNIQUES & CERTIFICATIONS
- HAWAIIAN LOMI LOMI W/MELINDA HASTINGS
- HEADACHE
- SALT STONE MASSAGE
- LYPOSSAGE
- MYOFASCIAL LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE LEVEL 1 & 2 (48 HOURS)
- SCAR TISSUE RELEASE
- PERI-NATAL/PREGNANCY/POSTPARTUM(OVER 30 HOURS)
- INTEGRATIVE REFLEXOLOGY (32 HOURS)
- CRANIOSACRAL FOUNDATIONS LEVEL 1
- HALOTHERAPY
- VAGINAL STEAMING
- EQUINE
- KINESIOTAPING (ROCK TAPE CERTIFIED 24 HOURS)
- THAI YOGA MASSAGE (TABLE & FLOOR)OVER 30 HOURS
- THAI ABDOMINAL/CHI NI TSUNG
- TEMPLE STYLE LOMI LOMI
- REIKI LEVEL ONE & TWO ATTUNED
- SHIRODHARA
- BODY WRAPS & SCRUBS
- HYDROTHERAPY
- INFANT
- ORTHOPEDIC
- SPORTS
- BAREFOOT DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE
- THERMAL CONNECTIVE TISSUE
- NEUROKINETIC THERAPY TRAINED
- FACIAL MASSAGE
- CUPPING
- TOUCH FOR HEALTH LEVEL 1
- ACCESS CONSCIOUS BARS
- DYNAMIC NEUROMUSCULAR STABILIZATION LEVEL 1
- BAREFOOT TRAINING SPECIALIST
- HOT STONE
- PTSD/SURVIVOR TRAINING
- TRAUMA INFORMED MASSAGE CARE
- TRAUMA TREATMENT TRAINING
- SOUND HEALING LEVEL 1
- ADVANCED ANKLE/FOOT TRAINING
Flexible Spending Funds Eligible
Massage Therapy Treatments
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We help women & men seeking aesthetic enhancement & functional improvement of their bodies through the use of massage therapy modalities & 20+ years of experience.
We offer All-Inclusive Massage Therapy Treatments. Free 20 min Consult/Screening for New Clients. Spot Work Sessions focus for 1 hr on 1 targeted discomfort/issue. Full Body Session focuses 2 hrs to really work on multiple issues.
We accept Spa Finder Gift Cards and our Massage Therapy services are eligible for Health Spending / Flexible Spending account funds.
Schedule a No Cost Consultation
Don't forget, you can grab a Gift Certificate online or at our Salon.
By choosing the One Hour session of Inclusive Massage, we can focus on a single body issue. This session choice is all-inclusive, so I will utilize the last 20+ yrs of education and experience to resolve that body issue. OR you can choose to have this be a relaxing hour body session.
By choosing the Two Hour session of Inclusive Massage,we can focus on multiple body issues. Being able to have more time to slow down and find any patterns of dysfunction/pain. Having more time allows for any additional functional movement to be demonstrated. OR just have an additional hour to simply decompress. This session choice is also all-inclusive, and includes a complimentary hand treatment ($25 value).
Manual Lymphatic Drainage originated in Europe during the 1930s. It was first used on patients as an effective way to detoxify (ridding of waste) the body. Today, MLDT is still used as a way to improve the inner workings of the lymphatic system. The massage is applied gently in the direction of lymph flow in order to unblock any obstructed lymph vessels, and allow lymph flow to transport waste from the body freely.
MFLD is performed by a certified MFLD massage therapist, who applies a light form of pumping massage to their clients skin. MFLD is applied in gentle strokes towards the heart. This technique will lightly stretch the walls of the lymph vessels and encourage lymph drainage.
During your MFLD treatment your massage therapist will use the Myofascial Pump Technique to gently stretch the skin and fascia to encourage drainage of lymph.
We are able to palpate and evaluate each client’s current condition and to develop treatment protocols for managing multiple medically complex lymph-related pathologies. We focus especially on lymphedema, and people at risk for lymphedema due to cancer, lymph node removal and radiation.
Who Should Receive This Treatment?
Anyone with a body honestly! The list below are a small sample of conditions that would benefit greatly from consistent Lymphatic Drainage sessions. Please make sure to scroll down further to read about Contraindications!
Autoimmune Diseases
Fibromyalgia
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Lyme Disease
Musculoskeletal
Sprains/ Strains
Muscle/ ligament tear
Arthritis
Tendonitis
Neck pain/ whiplash
Chronic pain
Neurological
Tension headaches
Migraines
Neuralgia
Multiple Sclerosis
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Stress reduction
Anxiety
Insomnia
Surgical
Post-surgical swelling
Pre-surgical preparation
Pre/ post cosmetic surgery
Varicose veins
Post vein stripping
Post lymph node removal
Post mastectomy edema
Diseases of the digestive tract
Chronic constipation
Ulcerative colitis
Crohn’s disease
IBS, Diverticulitis
Celiac disease
Contraindications
Contraindications happen when an increase in lymph flow would be detrimental. Contraindications can either be absolute or relative. The physician can override relative contraindications if he or she finds good reason, but the absolute contraindication cannot be overridden!
Absolute Contraindications : Lymphatic drainage is not appropriate at this time.
Acute Inflammation
Malignant tumors
Thrombosis (Blood clot)
Major heart problems including Congestive Heart Failure and Heart Attack - Increasing lymph flow may increase the cardiac load and increase pulmonary edema.
Relative Contradictions: Adjustments to the treatment usually address the situation.
Kidney problems – check with the physician before treating.
Bronchial asthma – this can stimulate the Vagus nerve bringing on an attack.
Thyroid problems – no treatment around the throat.
Medications – fear of increasing the dosage by draining the interstitial spaces.
Chemotherapy – fear of increasing the dosage by draining the interstitial spaces.
Removed spleen – recommend shorter session first.
Menstruation – MFLD can increase the flow.
Why does my body have the ripples, dents, bulges?!
Congested tissue can cause poor circulation, you'll note that areas prone to dimpling, lumps and bulges are often cool to the touch. lymphatic flow may also be restricted by lack of movement. Additionally the anatomical structure of fatty tissue in the hip, thigh and buttock area, as well as genetics, hormones and lifestyle all contribute to the dimpled "look" of cellulite.
Where did Lypossage come from?
The treatment is a specific blend of massage modalities that derive from physical therapy, including deep lymphatic massage and myofascial massage. It was created by Charles W. Wiltsie III, B.S., LMT, and internationally recognized massage therapy educator and therapist. Mr. Wiltsie conducted a year long study of 100 female subjects that documented the effectiveness of the technique, which was published in massage and bodywork magazine in 1999. Follow-up research was done in Belgium with positive results published in Healthy Aging Magazine and then again in Dermascope Magazine. In the original study the average person lost almost 6.75 inched between the navel and the mid-thigh...with the loss per thigh of almost 1.5 inches over six week's time.
Where do we begin?
Who Should Receive This Treatment?
Anyone with a body honestly! The list below are a small sample of conditions that would benefit greatly from consistent Lymphatic Drainage sessions. Please make sure to scroll down further to read about Contraindications!
Autoimmune Diseases
Fibromyalgia
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Lyme Disease
Musculoskeletal
Sprains/ Strains
Muscle/ ligament tear
Arthritis
Tendonitis
Neck pain/ whiplash
Chronic pain
Neurological
Tension headaches
Migraines
Neuralgia
Multiple Sclerosis
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Stress reduction
Anxiety
Insomnia
Surgical
Post-surgical swelling
Pre-surgical preparation
Pre/ post cosmetic surgery
Varicose veins
Post vein stripping
Post lymph node removal
Post mastectomy edema
Diseases of the digestive tract
Chronic constipation
Ulcerative colitis
Crohn’s disease
IBS
Diverticulitis
Celiac disease
Pictured here is a mid 20-something who is active & mindfully eats. Had lost significant weight prior to receiving Lypossage, & wanted to see if we could improve appearance of Quads and waistline. With each successful visit we saw visible definition appear & subtle changes to measurements!
Spot Work Session
By choosing this Hour session, we can focus on a single body issue. This session choice is all-inclusive, so I will utilize the last 20+ yrs of education and experience to resolve that body issue. Or you can choose to have this be a relaxing hour body session (do not forget to let me know when you come in).
Full Body Session
By choosing this Two Hour session, we can focus on multiple body issues. Having more time allows for any additional functional movement to be demonstrated. OR just have an additional hour to simply decompress. This session choice is also all-inclusive, and includes a complimentary hand treatment ($25 value).
Treatment Plan
(6 – 1hr sessions in 6 weeks)
By choosing this plan, we meet in-person or online to discuss what your goal(s) are for your body (i.e. decrease pain, increase range of motion, and etc.). Once we have an agreed upon set goal(s), we will schedule the first 3 appointments close together to get ahead of pattern of pain/dysfunction. At the third appointment we will re-evaluate to see if we are meeting our goal(s) or if we should make any changes. If satisfactory progression is made and we agree that the issue(s) have decreased enough, then we can shift the last 3 appointments to further agreed upon dates. This will ensure that we continue making progress and your body’s health stays a priority!
VIP Client
Plan Your Visit
You DESERVE to be heard & receive the care your body requires.
Every appointment is All-Inclusive. This means that you will have access to any and all trainings/education that I have taken over the course of the last 18+ years that will help your body. Also, tips are not expected with any appointment.
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Appointment Policy
With that being said, moving forward if you feel unwell, please stay home and take care of yourself. We would rather you reschedule and recoup, than add an additional stressor to your body. We also can not take care of clients if we are sick ourselves(or if a family member is ill) and will also notify any clients with plenty of prior notice.
Cancellation Policy
You should value my time as much as I value yours.
Inability to keep an appointment should be followed by reaching out by text or email to let me know (24 HOURS MINIMUM) prior to the scheduled appointment that can not be made. If this minimum notice is not given to our office, there will be a Cancellation Fee charged to any card on file.
No Call No Show will result in not being allowed to scheduled online from that point moving forward, and will get the next appointment I potentially have available.
Health & wellness is a priority.
There will be NO EXCEPTIONS.
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Ways To Save
I like a good saving as much as the next person, and so here are some ways to get the most bang for your buck:
Health Spending/Flexible Spending Account ~ There are some employers that rock and offer either of these accounts. You can reach out to Human Resources of said employer, and ask if Massage is covered, and if a referral is required.
Do I Have To Be Naked?
This is YOUR appointment and I will accommodate you to the best of my ability.
Do You Have Any Other Questions?
So email any questions to harborviewhealthandwellness@gmail.com
