Massage therapy is an accepted part of many physical rehabilitation programs, and has proven beneficial for many chronic conditions, including: back pain, arthritis, fatigue, high blood pressure, depression, scar tissue,  and restricted range of motion.

Massage also helps relieve the stress and tension of everyday living that can lead to disease and illness. The specific techniques applied through massage increase circulation in the treated area which brings more oxygen, nutrients, and energy to the area and revitalizes the tissues. Toxins and other waste materials are eliminated and the body’s natural endorphins are released. Several different techniques account for the many variations in massage.

The application of these techniques may include, but is not limited to, stroking, kneading, tapping, compression, vibration, rocking, friction, and pressure to the muscular structure or soft tissues of the human body. This may also include non-forceful passive or active movement and/or application of techniques intended to affect the energetic systems of the body.

Tri-Scale Massage and Bodywork is located in Exton, PA, at the Lionville Holistic Health Center. Massage therapists, William M. Bryan and Hilary Sohn, each bring their unique life paths and training to their bodywork in order to provide a truly holistic approach to many common chronic conditions.

The Tri-Scale Philosophy.

The tri-scale is something that I (William Bryan) designed and built while still in massage school, to illustrate the connection between the Physical, Intellectual and Spiritual as they relate to health and well-being.

If there is a deficiency in any one area of our lives (physical, intellectual, spiritual) other areas must work harder in order to maintain homeostasis, or balance.

This effort to regain balance is work for the body, and therefore can be understood as stress - measured in terms of stress levels.

Massage therapy, by directly affecting the physical, indirectly affects the intellectual and spiritual, or the whole person, as well.

For this reason, the therapist must be well-schooled in a variety of disciplines: physical, as well as intellectual and spiritual.

   ~ Wm. M. Bryan