Anna M. Ricci, Athletic Therapist

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Many think of massage as a luxury only, something you occasionally treat yourself to, or as a method of relief for a “tweaked” muscle. Did you know massage therapy can be an important part of an integrative approach to health and wellness? Years of research support massage as a complementary therapy for many health treatments.

The stress and anxiety associated with cancer diagnosis and treatment can put the body’s central nervous system on high alert. Oncology massage is a safe and effective option in the management of cancer related pain, anxiety, depression, and fatigue.

According to the Mayo Clinic, 1 in 3 patients undergoing cancer treatment experiences cancer-related pain. Research shows that massage therapy can relieve many physical side effects of cancer including pain, nausea, fatigue and lymphedema while also improving sleep and health-related quality of life.

Relieve muscle tension, increase range of motion and freedom of movement, improve circulation, promote relaxation and overall wellbeing naturally with *call, text, or message to schedule*

Posted • 💆🏼‍♂️We love having Anna Ricci at CFNX as our in-house bodyworker, massage therapist, athletic trainer, and fascial stretch therapist extraordinaire!

💆🏽‍♀️ She has worked in a variety of settings from sports chiropractic clinics to CrossFit gyms, elite sport performance training facilities, collegiate and professional football teams as well as special operators in the military.

" If you are in need of a relaxing massage, we can do that.
If you have an injury, we can focus on specific rehabilitation.
If you are struggling with mobility issues, we can take our session from the table to the gym floor and work positions with the barbell.

A session with me is typically 90 minutes and may integrate a variety of techniques including massage, fascial stretch therapy, IASTM (instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization) or “scraping”, cupping, flossing, taping, utilization of NormaTec compression therapy, Compex muscle stimulation, or movement re-training.
Having been a lifelong athlete myself, I know how frustrating injuries can be and the importance of recovery.

I am looking forward to meeting you and designing a session to help you achieve your goals at CFNX! "-

📚Education & Certifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from The University of Texas at Arlington
- Licensed Massage Therapist with a Sports Massage Specialization from The American Institute of Massage Therapy in Santa Ana, California
- Certified Fascial Stretch Specialist with the Stretch To Win Institute
- Certified RockTape FMT Kinesiology Taping and FMT Blades Provider

📞: (907) 563-3063
📩: [email protected]

✓ Communal Fitness
✓ Personal Training
✓ Nutrition Coaching

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💆🏼‍♂️We love having Anna Ricci at CFNX as our in-house bodyworker, massage therapist, athletic trainer, and fascial stretch therapist extraordinaire! 💆🏽‍♀️ She has worked in a variety of settings from sports chiropractic clinics to CrossFit gyms, elite sport performance training facilities, collegiate and professional football teams as well as special operators in the military. " If you are in need of a relaxing massage, we can do that. If you have an injury, we can focus on specific rehabilitation. If you are struggling with mobility issues, we can take our session from the table to the gym floor and work positions with the barbell. A session with me is typically 90 minutes and may integrate a variety of techniques including massage, fascial stretch therapy, IASTM (instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization) or “scraping”, cupping, flossing, taping, utilization of NormaTec compression therapy, Compex muscle stimulation, or movement re-training. Having been a lifelong athlete myself, I know how frustrating injuries can be and the importance of recovery. I am looking forward to meeting you and designing a session to help you achieve your goals at CFNX! "- @your_athletic_therapist 📚Education & Certifications: - Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from The University of Texas at Arlington - Licensed Massage Therapist with a Sports Massage Specialization from The American Institute of Massage Therapy in Santa Ana, California - Certified Fascial Stretch Specialist with the Stretch To Win Institute - Certified RockTape FMT Kinesiology Taping and FMT Blades Provider 📞: (907) 563-3063 📩: [email protected] ✓ Communal Fitness ✓ Personal Training ✓ Nutrition Coaching ——⁠ #CFNX #crossfitnorthernexposure #alaska #anchorage #anchoragegyms #alaskagym #WOD #crossfit #functionalworkout #metabolicconditioning #constantlyvaried #functionalfitness#trainingprogram #muscleups #rowing #fortime#massage#massagetherapist