eToims® Treatment Options

1. eToims® Relaxation Massage

   eToims® Relaxation Massage is a partial body massage that utilizes eToims®, a proprietary state-of-the-art technology that encourages muscles to "twitch", providing relaxation and basic tension relief. As eToims® massages and stretches muscles internally, it is superior to traditional massage which can reach only superficial muscles. eToims® Relaxation Massage utilizes a brief, low level electrical stimulation to treat axial muscles (neck and back), as opposed to Medical eToims® which is a customized, physician administered therapy for individuals with severe and ongoing chronic pain.
   
      * 30min: $   75
      * 60min: $   125

2. eToims® Acupoint Massage

   eToims® Acupoint Massage is a total body massage that rebalances the altered normal muscle state equivalent to the energy rebalancing that occurs along Qi meridians in the 5,000-year-old acupuncture tradition.  Although Medical eToims® (see below) treats pain at neuromuscular junctions (trigger points) rather than along Qi meridians, the trajectory of development of eToims® which began in 1990 evolved from the fusion of medical acupuncture, electromyography & nerve conduction diagnostics, and applied anatomy & neurophysiology.  It is this deep understanding of all such disciplines that led to the development of eToims® Acupoint Massage.  This brief, low level electrical stimulation massage applied to the trunk and limb muscles is an effective relaxation therapy for spiritual, mental, and physical well-being.
   
      * 60min: $  125
   
   References:
   1. Chu J, Schwartz I: The point of Acupuncture. Journal of Musculoskeletal Pain 12(1): 5-7, 2004
   2. Chu J: The muscle twitch in myofascial pain relief: effects of acupuncture and other needling methods. Electromyogr Clin Neurophysiol 42:307-311, 2002.
   3. Chu J: The local mechanism of Acupuncture. Chinese Medical Journal (Taipei) 65:299-302 2002.

3. eToims® Sports Massage

   eToims® Sports Massage is a massage aimed at individuals who have recently experienced muscle injuries as a result of sports and fitness activities, and focuses on treating areas in acute, minor pain/discomfort (acute pain is defined as pain experienced for less than 3 months). This level of eToims® massage utilizes a single pulse electrical stimulation at mild-moderate intensity, and is not designed for people who have suffered from pain on an ongoing chronic basis.  eToims® Sports Massage is an exciting and promising muscle spasm relief therapy for professional and amateur athletes, as well as those who hope to quickly return to their fitness routine after experiencing muscle tightness and/or fatigue.
   
      * 30min: $  125
      * 60min: $  200
   
   Reference:
   Chu J, Takehara I, Li T-C, Schwartz I: Electrical Twitch Obtaining Intramuscular Stimulation (ETOIMS) for myofascial pain syndrome in a football player. Br J Sports Med 38(5):E25, 2004.

4. eToims® Deep Tissue Massage

   eToims® Deep Tissue Massage is a full-body massage that uses a single pulse electrical stimulation at moderate intensity to excite neuromuscular junctions, also known as trigger points.  eToims® encourages muscles to "twitch", or contract, providing unrivaled levels of pain relief as compared to other treatment modalities. The eToims® Deep Tissue Massage assists overall health & wellness and is for individuals with mild levels of muscle discomfort.  Individuals with severe and ongoing chronic pain should consider Medical eToims®.
   
      * 60min: $  225

5. eToims® Medical

   eToims® Medical is a custom-tailored therapy for patients who have dealt with ongoing chronic pain for years and who may have failed other treatment options. It consists of an electromyography and nerve conduction diagnostic test (typically covered by insurance), physician consultation, and the eToims® Medical procedure. Time lengths vary according to the complexity of the case and budget, with patients typically returning weekly or bi-weekly for this advanced treatment. eToims® Medical patients typically see their pain levels reduced and mobility restored, a superior quality of life established and choose to continue their therapy to establish to maintain this superior quality of life.
   
      * 20min: $200
      * 40min: $375
      * 60min: $500
      * 90min: $750
   
   Reference:

   Chu J, Schwartz  I: eToims Twitch Relief Method in Chronic Refractory Myofascial Pain (CRMP). Electromyogr Clin Neurophysiol (in press).

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