Marcia Butell represented Neuvant House of Lawrence on the radio this week, to talk about compassionate care, massage therapy, and well-being... Checkout KLWN's According to the Record With Hank Booth on FM 101.7, AM 1320, and Soundcloud. The Neuvant House guest spot starts at 23:54
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Also see our related blog post, Elder Care – Massage Therapy, Mental Health and Well-being and the Aging + Massage Fact Sheet for download and share.

Contact Marcia Butell today for additional information on eldercare. Include massage as a component of customized onsite care provided for your loved one, in their home or local care facility.​ 785-865-4372
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Marcia Butell, owner of Rejuvene Salon and Spa, holds a certification from National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB), is a Licensed Esthetician through the Kansas Board of Cosmetology, and is a Certified Nurses Assistant (CNA) in Lawrence, Kansas.  

Marcia has received over 700 hours of continuing education; including the study of anatomy, physiology, pathology, kinesiology, and has supervised clinical experience in nursing homes and hospitals. ​


About Neuvant House of Lawrence:
Neuvant House of Lawrence is putting hospitality in healthcare while offering two types of care. Neuvant House West designed for individuals living with Alzheimer’s and dementia and Neuvant House East designed as an alternative to traditional nursing facility care. Their state-of-the-art memory care assisted living home features 14 private suites designed for comfort, safety and the feeling of home. Neuvant House provides person centered care, in a place like home.

Featuring optional services such as on-site massage, Neuvant House emphasizes their commitment to wellness and quality of life for those in their care... For more information on Neuvant House and availability, please consult their website online.

​Research conducted by the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA):

• ​A recent national survey showed that 29% of eldercare facilities reported employing an art, massage or music therapist, with 74% of them employing massage therapists.
• Physicians and other Health-care practitioners surveyed rated massage “best among a variety of forms of alternative medicine”, with 74% indicating they believed massage was “always or usually effective.” 
• Seniors who asked their doctors about massage, found that almost two-thirds “encouraged or strongly recommended massage.”

​According to Jo Ellen Sefton, Director of the Neuromechanics Research Laboratory at Auburn University, massage has been demonstrated to help treat chronic pain, particularly in joints, such as the shoulder or knee, while also improving stability and posture. Studies suggest that regular massage may produce physiological changes that contribute to improved balance, postural control, and be a way to decrease potential falls in older adults.

Choosing an Eldercare Massage Therapist:
Understanding the complexities of physiological changes that occur with aging requires both academic knowledge and technical skills. An understanding that go beyond what is typically taught in massage schools across the country. 

When exploring available providers, a qualified Eldercare Massage Therapist should be able to provide evidence of their academic knowledge and technical skills. Frequently this will come in the form of continuous education hours, specialized certifications or licenses in elder care or nursing.

It’s important to note that massage for the elderly population uses different techniques to avoid harming a more fragile client, both physically and emotionally. Many massage and bodywork techniques typically used on healthy clients, may be too stimulating or painful if performed by a therapist not knowledgeable in elder care.