Children Massage Center

Abstract

"Children Massage Center" is pediatric massage facility established specially for children from birth to 18 years. Particularly divided facility for different age group where children and parents are introduced to pediatric massage therapy that utilizes equipment specifically tailored to children, games and toys/tools, and visual stimulants as wall graphics, audio, personal computer etc. Providing massage therapy in such environment significantly increases effectiveness of treatment. Specifically certified and trained pediatric massage therapists will be providing 3 different forms of massage services at the facility for children of all ages. 1. Preventive pediatric massage service, 2. Therapeutic pediatric massage service, 3. Educational pediatric massage programs for parents and children. The objective is to provide families and their children with currently absent services , the alternative ways to improve their health drug- free and support for families with children with special healthcare needs.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] Children Massage Center. This application is a part of provisional U.S. application No. 61/410,874, filed Nov. 6, 2010, which claims priority to provisional application Ser. No. 61/410,874, all of which are incorporated by reference in their entirety.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0002] The present invention relates to the field of children massage therapy, more particularly to the industry site development.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0003] The use of a massage service in the massage industry is known. Typically the massage facility will include a waiting room and individual massage rooms. While the function of massage facility is known, problems exist for children utilizing these services because in most cases children massage services are not offered. Existing massage facilities have a certain look or design, which are not children friendly. This type of environment will not accommodate a child's psychological requirements for relaxation in order to achieve proper treatment. Developing a children friendly facility will allow the pediatric massage industry expand into a new market.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0004] The Children Massage Center is established and design specifically for pediatric massage services for children from birth to age 18 years.

[0005] Therapeutic massage services for children with medical massage needs.

[0006] Preventive massage service for children.

[0007] Pediatric massage educational programs for caregivers.

[0008] The objective is to establish children massage centers providing pediatric massage services for families with children.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0009] Before explaining the disclosed embodiments of the present invention in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of any particular embodiment shown, since of course, the invention is capable of other utilization. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation.

[0010] One utilization of the present invention is a structural system of service.

[0011] The primary use of this invention is an independent facility. It could be located anywhere within public space.

[0012] In its secondary use the service can be part of hospitals and/or rehabilitation facilities.

[0013] In its third use of the service is for internal use in hotels. The system can initially be served as an enhancement of hotel services.

[0014] Although certain embodiments of the invention have been described, the invention is not meant to be limited in any way to just these embodiments. This is especially true if the location is relatively small or if there is a limited amount of available space. Therefore, locations are often placed in existing buildings, which often must be modified or built out before it is suitable for use. Another non-limiting example of where a location may be found is a stand-alone building. A stand-alone building may be partially or completely zoned for commercial use. Children massage centers may be beneficial to social communities. Frequently, the massage center will be utilized for other community activities.

[0015] The purpose of the invention is to develop a massage center that provides children friendly environment most suitable for effective pediatric massage.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0016] The following represents a simplified summary of some embodiments of the invention in order to provide a basic understanding of various aspects of the invention. This summary is not an extensive overview of the invention nor is it intended to identify key or critical elements of the invention or to delineate the scope of the invention. Its sole purpose is to present some embodiments of the invention in simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented thereafter.

[0017] Aspects of the present invention are directed towards the development of a child-friendly massage center. Currently massage therapy centers are not suitable to provide massage therapy for children under the age of 18. This significantly reduces the alternatives parents have available to them for treatment of their injured children. Development of such center will provide drug-free alternative of treatment for children of age 0-18. Included in this group are also children with special needs. Introduction of preventative massage also available at the center will decrease future injuries and associated medical costs. Underutilization of massage in children has created a gap in today's society that is beneficial for the parents and children.

Claims

1. Children Massage Center claim 1, pediatric massage services available for children from birth through adolescence.

2. Children Massage Center claim 1, pediatric massage services provided by licensed pediatric massage therapist(s).

3. Children Massage Center claim 1, individual pediatric massage services are offered for preventive measures.

4. Children Massage Center claim 1, individual pediatric massage services are provided for children with medical massage therapy needs.

5. Children Massage Center claim 1, pediatric massage services for a caregivers education. The term caregiver refers to all adults who are in a caring relationship with children regardless of setting.

6. Children Massage Center claim 1, pediatric massage services should follow specific principals and guidelines.

7. Children Massage Center claim 1, pediatric massage services are grouped in separate rooms for age group 1 (children of age 0-12 months).

8. Children Massage Center claim 1, pediatric massage services are grouped in separate rooms for age group 2 (children of age 1-3 years)

9. Children Massage Center claim 1, pediatric massage services are grouped in separate rooms for age group 3 (children of age 3-6 years)

10. Children Massage Center claim 1, pediatric massage services are grouped in separate rooms for age group 4 (children of age 6-12 years)

11. Children Massage Center claim 1, pediatric massage services are grouped in separate rooms for age group 5 (children of age 13--adolescence).

12. Children Massage Center claim 1, pediatric massage services are grouped in separate rooms for medical consultations. The present inventor has found that appropriate massage environment leads to higher massage therapy success rate.