About Us
Massage by Margaret Network is comprised of several dedicated and caring massage therapists who provide services throughout Maryland. Therapy is provided in clients' homes or day programs. Sessions are tailored specifically to your clients' needs whether it be in their bed, wheelchair or on a massage table.
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Why is this important?
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Most of us are fortunate enough to experience safe and healthy touch regularly. For people with developmental and intellectual disabilities who are away from their families, touch is often limited to being guided to the bathroom, table or other daily activities. Other times it is received in the context of a physical exam. Rarely is it received purely for the sake of human contact. For some there may be an aversion to touch. We have found that those who are aggressive or fearful are frequently the most deeply affected. Massage therapy provides gentle human contact that is both nonthreatening and therapeutic.
Our History
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Massage by Margaret Network was started in 2002 after over 20 years experience in the Developmental Disabilities field working in the capacity of direct care, day program and residential director. I saw the need to provide therapeutic massage to the developmentally and intellectually disabled was great. So great that I could not possibly address everyone by myself. Thus, the network was born!
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Benefits of Massage Therapy
*Decrease aversion to touch *Reduce pain *Improve sleep *Decrease maladaptive behavior *Decrease depression *Increase attention span *Increase appetite *Reduce stress response *Decrease edema *Improve flexibility *Increase circulation *Improve digestion/elimination *Speed wound/injury healing *Promote relaxation