You asked for more Massage Therapy availability, you got it! Starting on Sunday, July 19th, we will have Massage available 7 days a week!
Kari will be providing cupping and massage therapy at Urban Acupuncture Center on Sundays from 9:30 am – 1:30 pm AND Mondays from 2:45 pm – 6:45 pm. She has been a licensed massaged therapist since 2017. Read more about who she is and what shapes her work on our website: https://urbanacupuncturecenter.org/about-us-kari-rich/
Kari has trainings and certifications in the following disciplines:
CranioSacral Therapy
CranioSacral Therapy is a gentle, hands-on treatment that focuses on releasing restrictions in the craniosacral system—the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord. Using light touch, practitioners help improve the body’s natural healing processes, reduce tension, and restore balance to the central nervous system. This therapy may help relieve headaches, neck and back pain, stress, TMJ dysfunction, migraines, and promote deep relaxation and overall well-being.
Neuromuscular Therapy
Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT) is a specialized form of massage that targets trigger points, muscle imbalances, and areas of chronic pain. By applying precise pressure and advanced soft tissue techniques, NMT helps release tension, improve circulation, restore proper muscle function, and reduce pain caused by repetitive strain, injury, poor posture, or overuse. It is commonly used to address conditions such as sciatica, headaches, neck pain, shoulder dysfunction, and lower back pain.
Myofascial Release
Myofascial Release is a therapeutic technique that gently stretches and releases restrictions within the fascia, the connective tissue that surrounds muscles, joints, and organs throughout the body. Tight fascia can contribute to pain, limited mobility, and chronic discomfort. Through sustained, gentle pressure, this therapy helps improve flexibility, reduce pain, increase range of motion, and promote healthier movement patterns while supporting the body’s natural healing abilities.
Prenatal Massage
Prenatal Massage is a safe, therapeutic treatment specifically designed for the unique needs of expectant mothers. Using specialized positioning and gentle techniques, prenatal massage helps reduce back and hip pain, relieve muscle tension, decrease swelling, improve circulation, and promote relaxation during pregnancy. It can also help reduce stress, improve sleep quality, and provide physical and emotional support throughout each stage of pregnancy when performed by a therapist trained in prenatal care.
Usui Reiki Level II
Usui Reiki Level II is an advanced energy healing practice that builds upon the traditional Japanese Reiki system developed by Mikao Usui. During a session, the practitioner channels universal life energy through gentle touch or hands held just above the body to help encourage energetic balance, relaxation, and emotional well-being. Level II practitioners use sacred Reiki symbols to enhance healing, support emotional release, and offer distance healing, creating a deeper level of energetic connection and restoration.
Multidimensional Healing
Multidimensional Healing is a holistic energy therapy that works to restore balance across the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects of the individual. Drawing from various energy healing modalities, this approach aims to identify and clear energetic blockages, release limiting patterns, and support personal transformation. Sessions are designed to promote deep relaxation, emotional clarity, increased self-awareness, and a greater sense of harmony and overall wellness.
Theta Healing Level I
Theta Healing® Level I is an energy-based healing modality that combines guided meditation with focused belief work to help identify and transform subconscious patterns that may influence physical, emotional, or spiritual well-being. By accessing the theta brainwave state, practitioners work with clients to encourage positive mindset shifts, emotional healing, and personal growth. Many individuals seek Theta Healing to reduce stress, overcome limiting beliefs, enhance self-awareness, and support their overall wellness journey.
Cupping Therapy
Cupping Therapy is an ancient healing technique that uses specialized cups to create gentle suction on the skin, helping to increase blood flow, reduce muscle tension, and promote the body’s natural healing response. Often combined with massage therapy, cupping can help relieve chronic pain, improve circulation, decrease inflammation, loosen tight muscles and fascia, and support recovery from physical activity. The treatment may leave temporary circular marks that typically fade within several days and are a normal result of the increased circulation.
Contact Urban Acupuncture Center in Columbus, OH For More Information
For more information about how acupuncture, massage therapy, electroacupuncture and other alternative healing treatments can help you, please contact the Urban Acupuncture Center Board Certified Licensed Acupuncturist’s team at Indianola Ave, Columbus, Ohio (Clintonville) (614) 725-2488 or click here. Taking new patients in and around greater Columbus, Ohio.