Why Senior Wellness Massage Matters
Residents feel their best when comfort, routine, and human connection are present. Gentle on-site massage reduces stress, supports mobility, and brings peace of mind to families who know their loved ones are cared for.
Benefits directors can expect
Dignity in every touch
Gentle seated sessions tailored to each resident’s comfort, health history, and preferences.
Calmer days across levels of care
Short hand and shoulder work that eases agitation and supports redirection in memory care.
Brighter mood and better rest
Residents feel relaxed, more social, and more willing to join activities after sessions.
Comfortable movement
Light circulation work that helps with stiffness and daily routines like dressing and dining.
Family confidence
Families notice the visible care and mention it in conversations and reviews.
Staff support
A quieter floor helps your team stay on schedule and reduces escalations.
Clinical integrity
Licensed and insured therapists. Fragrance free by default. Pre session safety checks with nursing. Visit notes available on request.
Care Settings We Serve
Independent Living
Short chair sessions for relaxation, social engagement, and wellness events.
10 - 20 min
Seated
Activity room
Assisted Living
10 to 20 minute chair sessions, gentle pressure, easy scheduling with nursing staff.
10 - 20 min
Gentle
Nurse‑coordinated
Memory Care
Soothing, predictable routines with light, reassuring touch. Seated or bedside as needed.
8 - 20 min
Routine‑based
Bedside OK
Licensed and Insured Therapists | Trained in geriatric massage | Background checked | Fragrance free by default
What Is Geriatric Massage?
Gentle, adaptive massage for older adults. Sessions are shorter, pressure is lighter, and the pace is slower.
Positioning works in a chair, wheelchair, or bedside.
We avoid deep work on fragile areas, modify around medical devices, and coordinate with staff for safe transfers and holds.
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Screen for contraindications with nursing staff
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Respect anticoagulant use, skin fragility, recent falls, and open wounds
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Document visits and preferences for consistent care
Evidence at a Glance
Agitation In Dementia
A recent meta-analysis reports that short-term massage or touch reduces agitation. Hand, head, and foot massage show benefit.
Hand Massage RCT
A recent meta-analysis reports that short-term massage or touch reduces agitation. Hand, head, and foot massage show benefit.
Balance and Stability
Six weekly 60-minute massage sessions improved balance and related measures in older adults compared with relaxation control.
Mood and Anxiety
Six weekly 60-minute massage sessions improved balance and related measures in older adults compared with relaxation control.
Scope Note
NCCIH reviews find massage may help pain, relaxation, and function. Effects are often short term, so recurring sessions work best.
Note: Effects are often short term. Programs are designed as recurring touchpoints.