Kinesiology Tape

Kinesiology tape is used to help provide support and/or input for the body following the bodywork session or as a stand alone taping session. I use Rock Tape brand of kinesiology tape and I have completed multiple training levels on the use of Rock Tape for all age groups including Pediatric and Geriatric. This allows me of offer this service to people of ALL AGES. The tape can be worn for 24 hours a day and typically stays on for 3-5 days. Rock Tape is made from a blend of cotton and nylon fibers and it uses an acrylic, latex-free, essentially hypoallergenic medical adhesive.

Purpose

Rock Tape can be used to assist with a variety of conditions or symptoms including pain, swelling or edema, and supporting movement and/or posture. It can be used during acute (recent) or chronic cases as well as for injury prevention and performance improvement and training. We will be utilizing the kinesiology taping with you, or a person in your care, for the following purpose(s):

Examples of when Rock Tape may be used

Pain mitigation or improving comfort level.
To decrease swelling and/or edema
Provide sensory input and increase awareness of a muscle. This usually helps a person to recruit and strengthen that muscle more easily.

Precautions

Below are some examples of when Rock Tape may be used but modifications may be needed.

Sensitive skin
People who are prone to skin allergies
Individuals with compromised skin such as infants, elderly and pregnant people (particularly in the last trimester)
Individuals who have limited ability to communicate discomfort that could be caused by the tape

To assist with body alignment to allow the muscles to contract and work in a better position
To inhibit a muscles over activity and help it relax so other muscles opposing that muscle can get stronger.

Contraindications

Below are some examples of when Rock Tape should NOT be applied.

Open wounds
Skin infections
Active cancer
Radiations sites
Deep vein thrombosis
Kidney disease
Congestive heart failure

Rate

All prices listed are for application to ONE area on the body.
Add-on to additional service ~ $10

Additional 15 minutes per area tape is applied

Target area treatment with application ~ $70

45 minute session
- 30 minutes of targeted bodywork
- Additional applications are $10 each

Application only sessions ~ $30

15 minute session
Additional applications are $10

Cash, checks, and credit cards are accepted

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