INS offers traditional nursing care with a client-oriented, holistic approach. In conjunction with standard, orthodox nursing practices, INS incorporates a whole person approach providing nursing care focused on the interconnectedness of body-mind-spirit. With a certified Life Coach, a session to explore dimensions and directions in life can be invaluable. Services offered include relaxation, stress reduction, meditation, visualization, Qigong, TaiChi, yoga and many other practices focused on the interconnectedness of body-mind-spirit. With the American Holistic Nursing Association, Catherine Cooney practices state-of-the-art nursing with an emphasis on total wellness. Call today for an appointment! 315-794-9346
INS offers professional massage services with a medical emphasis utilizing techniques from many recognized massage traditions. In addition to providing relaxation and stress reduction, medical massage is outcome-oriented, working to meet each client’s specific health needs through goal-focused massage. Client assessment, care coordination with the client’s medical team, licensed bodywork practices, treatment planning and documentation are integral to INS medical massage.
Three general types of therapeutic massage are offered by INS staff: western, eastern and integrative massage treatments. Massages may be given using a massage table, massage chair, and massage floor mat, but modifications to accommodate clients such as massage in a hospital bed or wheelchair are always available.
INS Therapeutic Massage Services include:
1. Western Table Massage - Swedish Medical, Geriatric, Myofascial, Orthopedic Massage.
Specialty Massages are an additional $5/session - Cancer/Oncology, Craniosacral, Lymphatic Drainage, Sports Massage, Trigger Point Therapy
2. Eastern Mat Massage - Acupressure, Reflexology, Reiki-Healing, Shiatsu, Basic Thai Yoga, Tua Na, Tibetan Kum Nye (pricing varies)
3. Integrative Massage – Combining western and oriental massage practices to promote individualized wellness.
Specials are also ongoing - Call for information & an appointment today! 315-794-9346
Oncology Massage is a special type of massage developed specifically for cancer patients. Cancer patients have unique needs which must be addressed to make sure that a massage is beneficial to their health. I focus my attention on creating a gentle, nurturing environment for you to relax into.
Geriatric massage is a form of massage designed to meet the specific needs of the elderly. It helps to improve blood circulation, relieve pain, and also increase range of motion. If you are elderly, geriatric massage can help you maintain and improve your overall health, as well as regain certain physical functions that have been reduced due to aging. In addition, since the elderly don't typically receive enough physical touch, this massage can also help alleviate symptoms of loneliness or depression.
CranioSacral Therapy is a gentle yet powerful technique that is effective in releasing neck pain, back pain, and mental stress (among other things). It does this by optimizing the movement of cerebrospinal fluid through the spine and around the skull. Developed by physician William Sutherland, this therapy provides a very soothing and relaxing healing experience.
Lymphatic Drainage Therapy aims to gently and rhythmically move the lymph through the body, especially swollen areas of the body, relieving pressure and enhancing the functioning of the immune system. As both a preventative and remedial technique, LD can be used for a wide range of purposes including faster recovery from injury, reduction of swelling and discomfort from pregnancy, and strengthened resistance to illness.
Orthopedic massage is a style of massage therapy focused on treating painful conditions that affect the soft tissues of the body. Because orthopedic massage is designed to treat medical conditions, it requires extensive training. It involves releasing tense muscles, helping to stretch and lengthen tight muscles and tendons, and decompress rigid joints. My goal is to restore full health to the soft tissues of your body, both treating your specific conditions as well as improving your overall well-being.
Oriental bodywork aims to restore and balance the flow of energy (Chi) throughout your body. It uses gentle hand and finger pressure along specific points and energy pathways (meridians) on your body to restore your body to full health. There are many forms of Oriental bodywork, but they all share a common foundation in Chinese Medicine. They simply differ in their use of specific techniques to balance your energy.
Reflexology is a type of bodywork that focuses on applying pressure to the specific nerve zones in your feet. Unlike other foot massages that intend to mostly relieve tension in the feet themselves, reflexology is a far more in-depth science that aims to harmonize your entire body. According to reflexology, every part of the human body is mapped into your feet. Reflexology treatments have been found to be highly effective for conditions such as allergies, headaches, and depression.
Reiki is a Japanese form of energy work that cleanses and balances the energy system in the body. As a result, the body's natural self-healing mechanisms strengthen, helping to establish optimum health. During a session, we work directly with your energy field to remove blockages, detoxify your system, and restore your vital life force energy. Reiki utilizes a gentle laying on of hands to conduct the necessary energy force between us. The benefits of Reiki range from the release of habitual mental/emotional stress to alleviating chronic pain.
Sports Massage is a type of massage designed for highly active people who engage in athletics. Engaging in sports is harsh on the body and can often lead to injuries in both the short and long term. Sports Massage enhances performance and prolongs a sports career by helping to prevent injury, reduce pains and swelling in the body, relax the mind, increase flexibility, and dramatically improve recovery rates. Sports Massage is also highly effective in aiding the rapid recovery of an athlete from an injury by encouraging greater kinesthetic awareness and in turn promoting the body's natural immune function.
Trigger Point Therapy is a style of bodywork that focuses on stimulating and releasing \"trigger points\" in your body. Trigger points are tender areas of tension similar to acupressure points, except they occur in the belly of the muscle rather than along the energy pathways of the body. These \"knots\" are built up throughout a person's life due to physical, mental, and/or emotional stress. During a session, focused pressure is applied through a variety of techniques order to release your trigger points. This process can be quite painful at times, yet the effects are lasting and profoundly transformative.
INS offers wellness sessions & workshops to promote the benefits of holistic healthcare in the community. The types of workshops and classes vary depending on client interest. With over 30 years of professional teaching, Catherine Cooney has the expertise to bring wellness into any setting for any size group! Services offered include relaxation, stress reduction, Reiki & energy healing, meditation, visualization, Qigong, TaiChi, yoga and many other practices focused on the interconnectedness of body-mind-spirit. Our wellness programs have been supported by many local businesses, including the Faxton-St. Luke's Regional Cancer Center, Mohawk Valley Heart Institute, United Cerebral Palsy, Schuyler Commons Senior Center, Prebyterian Home for Central N.Y., Utica Jewish Community Center, Utica College, SUNY Polytechic Institute, and many more. Call today to discuss your next workshop! Call to find a group yoga and meditation class to fit your schedule! 315-794-9346
Trained in Ashtanga, Iyengar, and Kripalu yoga certified, INS Wellness offers private, one-on-one sessions for chair, mat, and restorative yoga. We bring over 30 years of yoga teaching & experience to each session. For the student, no previous yoga experience necessary!
Chair massage is a popular way of relieving stress and releasing tension right in your home or workplace. You receive your massage in a specialized ergonomic chair which I bring to your location. In addition to the usual health benefits of massage, another benefit of chair massage is that it is done over the clothing. With seated massage, you can avoid the discomfort and awkwardness that you may feel in disrobing for a traditional massage. Also, chair massage sessions are usually shorter than traditional massage, making it convenient enough to fit into your busy schedule.