ABOUT US
Belinda Westerlund, LMT
Owner
Established in 2002, Now 'n' Then Therapeutic Massage, LLC is owned and operated by Belinda Westerlund (Lic #003066), a 2002 graduate of the Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy (CCMT). Belinda is Level 2 Certified in MediCupping™, and is licensed by the State of Connecticut and Board certified by NCBTMB. She is also a professional member of the American Massage Therapy Association.
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The other independent massage therapists at this location are licensed by the State of Connecticut. These therapists can also be booked on their online booking systems by clicking below (on mobile phone, click on picture):
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Reasons to choose Now 'n' Then Therapeutic Massage:
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Our renovated offices feature state of the art equipment, including electric lift tables and heated tables.
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Our rooms are immaculate and much more spacious than the rooms in many nearby spas.
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We have established an excellent reputation with a very high proportion of repeat clients who visit us regularly.
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We have been in business since 2002 at this same location and plan to be here for many years to come.
Please note that clients with serious heart / vascular conditions are required to have written consent from their primary care doctor.
Services are performed professionally, for therapeutic purposes only.
We offer discounts for seniors and students. We accept cash, credit cards, debit cards, and personal checks.
GIFT CERTIFICATE POLICIES: Gift certificates cannot be used towards gratuity unless specifically added at time of purchase and written on gift certificate. Gift certificates purchased through Now 'n' Then are only for use with Belinda Westerlund. Gift certificates for another therapist must be purchased directly from that therapist. When booking your appointment, please give us your gift certificate number. Gift certificates must be presented upon arrival for appointment. We are not responsible for lost or stolen gift certificates. If there is any remaining value on a gift certificate, it can be applied towards a future session. Remaining value cannot be redeemed for cash.
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CANCELLATION POLICY: Please be considerate of our therapists' time and provide us with 24 hours' notice. No-shows or late cancellations may be charged or gift certificate voided.
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Treat yourself to a massage every 'now and then'
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"When you touch one thing with deep awareness,
you touch everything."
- Lao Tzu
BENEFITS
Massage therapy can positively affect your health and well being by applying pressure and manipulating the soft tissue of the body.
Studies show that benefits of massage therapy include:
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~ stress and anxiety reduction
~ physical relaxation
~ improved circulation
~ increased flexibility
~ improved immune function
~ decreased pain and discomfort
~ increased alertness, motivation, and productivity
~ stimulation of weak, inactive muscles
~ complementary therapy to medical treatment
MediCupping™ is a vacuum therapy that targets problem areas.
Current vacuum therapies are a modern use of an ancient tool and possess the benefits of traditional use, along with many incredible new applications. This therapy utilizes glass or plastic cups and a vacuum machine to create suction on the body surface. These cups are moved over the skin using gliding, shaking, popping and rotating techniques while gently pulling up on the cup, and are parked for a short time to facilitate joint mobilization or soft tissue release. This suction can reach deep into the soft tissue or can work superficially to pull inflammation and toxins toward the surface so that the skin and lymphatic system can readily eliminate them. Scar tissues often release quickly, despite the age of the injury or keloid tendencies.
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One of the most amazing aspects of this technique is the "separation" that the vacuum produces in tissue layers. This enables water absorption and renewed blood flow to undernourished and dehydrated tissue, which is invaluable in pre- and post-surgery treatments. It is becoming evident that separation of fused, congested soft tissue and increase in tissue function can be a catalyst for change in many current health conditions.
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VacuTherapies™ can comfortably:
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~ Decrease or relieve pain and inflammation from injury or chronic conditions.
~ Relieve deep muscular issues and reduces muscle spasms.
~ Release and soften scar tissue and loosen post-surgery adhesions.
~ Lift and stretch soft tissue to separate fascia and restrictions.
~ Increase range of movement and flexibility in joints.
~ Promote healthy circulation and open the energy flow of the body.
~ Move stagnation and enable normal lymphatic flow.
~ Enhance any athletic training program to improve performance.
~ Reduce “Solid Bloat”.
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Some of the conditions MediCupping™ is known help:
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~ Diabetes
~ Multiple Sclerosis
~ Parkinson's Disease
~ Obesity
~ COPD / lungs
~ Scars
~ Autoimmune disorders
~ Chronic pain and restriction
~ Pre- and post-surgical issues
~ Fibromyalgia
~ Headaches
~ TMJ
~ Sciatica
~ Edema
~ IBS
~ Addiction
… and many more!!
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Medicupping Practitioner List: https://massagecupping.com/practitioner-list/
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Source: http://medicupping.com/
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SPECIALTY THERAPIES
MEDICUPPING™
ORTHOPEDIC MEDICAL MASSAGE FOR HEADACHE AND NECK PAIN
This amazing technique uses a machine that produces a vacuum and uses cups to lift the tissues and muscles and improve blood and lymph flow to injured areas. Suction can reach deep into the soft tissue or work superficially to pull inflammation and toxins to the surface so that they can be eliminated by the body.
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Belinda Westerlund, LMT
Specialized techniques for orthopedic massage aimed at relieving cervical strains, whiplash, post-surgical pain, and headaches. This massage will help you manage headache pain and improve your quality of life.
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Belinda Westerlund, LMT
INTEGRATIVE MASSAGE AND MEDICUPPING™
Combines MediCupping™ with traditional massage. Massage relaxes the body and allows the therapist to identify problem areas. MediCupping™ is then used on the problem areas to improve blood and lymph flow, and pull inflammation and toxins to the surface to be eliminated by the body.
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Belinda Westerlund, LMT
TRADITIONAL THERAPIES
SWEDISH MASSAGE
SPORTS MASSAGE
This common form of massage focuses on the body's muscles and connective tissues to improve circulation, promote relaxation, and enhance well-being.
Belinda Westerlund, LMT
A combination of techniques focusing on muscles relevant to a particular sport, used to prevent or treat injuries; improve flexibility, range of motion, and performance; reduce muscle tension; increase power; enhance mental clarity.
Belinda Westerlund, LMT
DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE
MEDICAL MASSAGE
More vigorous technique focusing on the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue to loosen tension, reduce chronic aches and pains, release toxins, and promote flow of blood and oxygen.
Belinda Westerlund, LMT
Specialized techniques for orthopedic massage involving therapeutic assessment, manipulation and movement of locomotor soft tissue to reduce pain and dysfunction to restore structural balance throughout the body. This allows us to focus on both prevention and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal dysfunctions.
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Belinda Westerlund, LMT
GET IN TOUCH
187 Montowese St.
Branford, CT 06405
Cell: 203-710-9913
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DIRECTIONS
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From New Haven:
~ I-95 North to Exit 54
~ Turn right onto Cedar Street
~ Continue on Cedar Street across Route 1 to Main Street
~ Turn left on Main Street
~ Turn right at light onto Montowese Street
~ Office is on left at 187 Montowese Street (across from Green)
From Madison:
~ I-95 South to Exit 54
~ Turn left onto Cedar Street
~ Continue on Cedar Street across Route 1 to Main Street
~ Turn left on Main Street
~ Turn right at light onto Montowese Street
~ Office is on left at 187 Montowese Street (across from Green)
From Hartford:
~ Take I-91 South to I-95 North
~ Following I-95 North to Exit 54
~ Turn right onto Cedar Street
~ Continue on Cedar Street across Route 1 to Main Street
~ Turn Left onto Main Street
~ Turn right at light onto Montowese Street
~ Office is on left at 187 Montowese Street (across from Green)
