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Katherine Hope Kipling
Massage Therapist
Katherine Hope Kipling, LMT, HCA is a top Massage Therapist in Bellingham, WA.
With a passion for the field and an unwavering commitment to their specialty, Katherine Hope Kipling, LMT, HCA is an expert in changing the lives of their patients for the better.
Through their designated cause and expertise in the field, Katherine Hope Kipling, LMT, HCA is a prime example of a true leader in health care.
As a leader and expert in their field, Katherine Hope Kipling, LMT, HCA is passionate about enhancing patient quality of life. They embody the values of communication, safety, and trust when dealing directly with patients.
In Bellingham, WA, Katherine Hope Kipling, LMT, HCA is a true asset to their field and dedicated to the profession of medicine.
With a passion for the field and an unwavering commitment to their specialty, Katherine Hope Kipling, LMT, HCA is an expert in changing the lives of their patients for the better.
Through their designated cause and expertise in the field, Katherine Hope Kipling, LMT, HCA is a prime example of a true leader in health care.
As a leader and expert in their field, Katherine Hope Kipling, LMT, HCA is passionate about enhancing patient quality of life. They embody the values of communication, safety, and trust when dealing directly with patients.
In Bellingham, WA, Katherine Hope Kipling, LMT, HCA is a true asset to their field and dedicated to the profession of medicine.
6 years
Experience
Katherine Hope Kipling
- Bellingham, WA
- Whatcom Community College
- Accepting new patients
The Benefits of Massage Therapy
There are many health benefits to receiving regular massage therapy. Other than just being able to relax, believe it or not. Let’s start with just general massage, also called...
My Story
Hello world! I'd like to take a moment and introduce myself, and tell you how I came to do what I do for a living. First off, I'm Katie, LMT, HCA, and I am 22 years old, from...
How often should one get massage therapy?
Depending on the severity of the pain once or twice a week is good. There isn't a set amount of how many times one should get a massage. Just try it out and see how it feels
What are the benefits of massage for seniors?
There are always benefits of massage! Being tired, massage can help move toxins out and energize him. Massage is also a great stress reliever, being able to relax and stimulate READ MORE
There are always benefits of massage! Being tired, massage can help move toxins out and energize him. Massage is also a great stress reliever, being able to relax and stimulate the parasympathetic state when he otherwise can't.
How does foot reflexology work?
It will. It has more of a traditional Chinese medicine base, which means every part of the foot is connected to an organ or body system or other part of the body. It is more focus READ MORE
It will. It has more of a traditional Chinese medicine base, which means every part of the foot is connected to an organ or body system or other part of the body. It is more focus on the foot area obviously and will relieve tension and pain from being on them
What are the benefits of a Swedish massage?
Swedish Massage is regular massage. The two are the same thing
Which is better for Costochondritis, massage or dry needling?
I’m not sure the benefits of dry needling but as far as massage goes it could help with chronic pain. If it’s acute chronic pain though it might make it worse.
Can massage therapy help with chronic pain?
Yes! Massage therapy is wonderful for chronic pain, but as well as other conditions, you’d need to get massage therapy regularly to see and long term differences.
Do the effects of a deep tissue massage last longer?
Yes any massage will help with the pain. You will need to get regular massage treatments though for it to have prolonged effect. Not just once
Rash on back after massage therapy?
Most likely yes. Sounds like an allergic reaction to the essential oils.
Can a massage actually hurt my back?
That can happen. If they work the muscles deep, and they didn’t tell you to ice afterward and drink water it can cause more pain than you had before. Whenever you get a massage READ MORE
That can happen. If they work the muscles deep, and they didn’t tell you to ice afterward and drink water it can cause more pain than you had before. Whenever you get a massage you want to drink lots of water and if they worked one spot pretty good, make sure to ice it
Do the effects of a deep tissue massage last longer?
No it would just affect the deeper parts of the muscle but as soon as you go back to working out and moving the way you do, the muscles will tighten again and you’ll need another READ MORE
No it would just affect the deeper parts of the muscle but as soon as you go back to working out and moving the way you do, the muscles will tighten again and you’ll need another one
Can massage therapy treat muscle pain?
Yes! Absolutely. Massage would be wonderful for this. As well as cryotherapy.
Is reflexology better than a massage?
Reflexology uses different techniques and movements. It’s based on traditional Chinese medical which means each part of the foot is connected to an organ or other part of the body READ MORE
Reflexology uses different techniques and movements. It’s based on traditional Chinese medical which means each part of the foot is connected to an organ or other part of the body besides the foot. It regard to just foot muscle tension release they are basically the same.
Is there such a thing as "too much pressure" in massage therapy?
If it is unbearable, it is too much. No one knows your body as well as you do, so if you feel it hurts, tell the therapist to lighten the pressure. Deep tissue ca be good but READ MORE
If it is unbearable, it is too much. No one knows your body as well as you do, so if you feel it hurts, tell the therapist to lighten the pressure. Deep tissue ca be good but it shouldn’t actually hurt very bad. Some people can take deeper pressure than others and that’s perfectly fine. Always communicate with your massage therapist, and they should be asking if the pressure is ok.
What causes knots in your muscles?
Knots are concentrated hypertonic muscles. So, that section of the muscle is used more than others and becomes more tight. It could be the way you sit, the way you move, anything READ MORE
Knots are concentrated hypertonic muscles. So, that section of the muscle is used more than others and becomes more tight. It could be the way you sit, the way you move, anything can make a muscle tight.
Should I consider massage therapy?
YES! Massage therapy is wonderful for pregnancy. Just make sure you go to someone with experience because there are more contraindications where certain things can be dangerous. READ MORE
YES! Massage therapy is wonderful for pregnancy. Just make sure you go to someone with experience because there are more contraindications where certain things can be dangerous. You will have to be sidelying or in a special pregnancy table with a hole for the belly. Massage therapy would do you wonders!
Does falling asleep during a massage make it difficult for my therapist?
No, it makes no difference. Massage initiates the parasympathetic state in the brain and that causes you to relax and some fall asleep. It is completely normal and doesn’t make READ MORE
No, it makes no difference. Massage initiates the parasympathetic state in the brain and that causes you to relax and some fall asleep. It is completely normal and doesn’t make a difference for the therapist
Why is it recommended to drink water after a massage?
It is recommended to drink water after a massage to help flush the toxins out. Massage brings dislodges toxins in the skin and muscles and bring them to the surface and drinking READ MORE
It is recommended to drink water after a massage to help flush the toxins out. Massage brings dislodges toxins in the skin and muscles and bring them to the surface and drinking water helps bring those out rather than them stagnating in the body creating more problems. Massage also moves fluid throughout the body,Ike with edema and drinking more water will help initiate release of the extra fluid as well
