Injury Rehab & Therapeutic Massage in Denver
Supporting Your Body Through the Healing Process
60 minutes $130 ~ 90 minutes $170
Recovering from an injury or surgery takes more than time—it takes patience. Whether you are healing from an auto accident, sports injury, surgery, repetitive stress, or another physical setback, the rehabilitation process can sometimes feel frustrating and slow.
At Saunders Massage Therapy, Nancy Saunders, R.M.T., provides therapeutic massage designed to support your body throughout the recovery process. With extensive experience working with people recovering from injuries and surgery, Nancy understands that healing is rarely a straight line. Her approach is individualized to where you are in your recovery, what your body can tolerate, and what you are working toward.
Located near the University of Denver and Washington Park, Saunders Massage Therapy provides a comfortable, professional setting where therapeutic massage can complement your overall rehabilitation and healthcare plan.
Every injury is different, and every person responds differently to treatment.
A Collaborative Approach to Recovery
Nancy believes massage therapy works best when it is part of a thoughtful, coordinated approach to care. She networks with physicians, physical therapists, chiropractors, and other healthcare professionals, helping clients incorporate massage into a broader recovery plan when appropriate.
Massage therapy does not replace medical care or physical therapy. Instead, it can provide another layer of support for muscles and soft tissues that may become tight, guarded, restricted, or overworked during the healing process.
Nancy understands that after an injury or surgery, you may be dealing with more than physical discomfort. You may also be adjusting to changes in mobility, strength, daily activities, work, exercise, and independence.
Her role is to provide knowledgeable, hands-on support while respecting the pace of your recovery.
Nancy adapts each session according to your injury, stage of healing, medical recommendations, and current comfort level.
Her therapeutic approach may include:
- Hot packs & professional CBD cream to help warm and relax tight muscles before therapeutic work
- Gentle techniques when appropriate, Deeper therapeutic work when your body is ready for more intensive treatment
- Myofascial and connective-tissue techniques to address areas of muscle tension and restriction
- Attention to compensating muscles that may become overworked while you protect an injured area
- Stretching and movement techniques when appropriate to support flexibility and mobility
Nancy does not believe in forcing the body to heal faster. Instead, she works with your body and your recovery process.
Massage After Surgery
Surgery can affect much more than the area that was operated on. As your body protects the surgical site, surrounding muscles may become tense or overworked. Changes in movement can also contribute to stiffness and discomfort in other areas.
Once you have been cleared by your physician or healthcare provider for massage therapy, therapeutic massage may help support your recovery by addressing muscle tension, promoting circulation, maintaining flexibility, and improving comfort.
Who Can Benefit from Injury Rehab Massage?
Injury rehabilitation massage is not just for athletes. It may be appropriate for adults of many ages and activity levels who are working to regain comfort, mobility, and function.
You may benefit from therapeutic massage if you are:
- Returning to activity after orthopedic surgery, auto accident or sports injury
- Experiencing muscle tension with repetitive stress or overuse injuries
- Experiencing discomfort caused by compensating for an injured area
- Working through a physical therapy or rehabilitation program
- Recovering from an injury while maintaining work and family responsibilities
Recovery Takes Patience
One of the most important things Nancy brings to injury rehabilitation is an understanding of how long recovery can take.
It can be discouraging when your body does not feel the way it did before an injury or surgery. You may have good days and difficult days. Progress may happen gradually rather than all at once.
Nancy provides a consistent source of therapeutic support throughout that process.
Her goal is not simply to make you feel better for an hour. It is to help you better understand and care for your body while you work toward improved mobility, comfort, and function.
Whether massage is part of a short-term recovery plan or ongoing support for an old injury, Nancy takes the time to listen, assess how you are feeling, and adapt treatment as your needs change.
Your Healthcare Team Matters
If you are currently working with a physician, physical therapist, chiropractor, or other healthcare provider, Nancy encourages communication about incorporating massage into your care plan.
A coordinated approach can help ensure that massage therapy is appropriate for your current stage of recovery and complements—not conflicts with—other treatment recommendations.
Healing takes time. You do not have to rush the process, and you do not have to go through it without support.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The appropriate timing depends on the type and severity of your injury. Some conditions may benefit from massage relatively early, while others require time for acute inflammation or tissue healing before massage is appropriate. Always follow your physician’s recommendations and discuss your specific situation with Nancy before beginning treatment.
Yes, when you have been medically cleared for massage therapy. Depending on the type of surgery and stage of healing, massage may help address muscle tension, stiffness, changes in mobility, and discomfort associated with compensating for the surgical area. Nancy will modify techniques and pressure according to your healing status and any precautions provided by your healthcare team.
There is no single schedule that works for everyone. Frequency depends on your injury, stage of recovery, treatment goals, healthcare recommendations, and how your body responds to massage. Nancy can help you determine an appropriate treatment schedule and adjust it as your recovery progresses.
No. Injury rehabilitation massage is for anyone recovering from an injury, surgery, repetitive stress, or physical strain. Nancy works with active adults, professionals, older adults, and people at many different levels of physical activity.
It may. Even after an injury has technically healed, surrounding muscles can remain chronically tight or become accustomed to compensating for changes in movement. Therapeutic massage may help address persistent soft-tissue tension and support more comfortable movement.