In acupuncture, fine disposable needles are inserted at critical points in the body that connect nerves, muscles, and organs. The most common use of acupuncture in the United States is pain control. It has found usefulness in both acute and chronic pain conditions. Acupuncture may be appropriate for many other conditions, including digestive problems, emotional problems, gynecological problems, respiratory problems, and others.

Treatment sessions with GRMC’s medical acupuncturist normally last about an hour. The regular per session cost is around $70.

To schedule an acupuncture appointment, please call us. Some insurance plans will cover the use of acupuncture for health benefits. Please call Postels for details, 641-236-2953.

Our Menu of Massage and Relaxation Services

AquaMed Treatment
AquaMed Treatment is a dry hydrotherapy treatment that combines the benefits of water, heat, and massage in a single modality, and allows the user to remain clothed and comfortably dry during the treatment.

Price: $5 for a 20-minute treatment. Free to members of Fly High Fitness Studio and the Paul W. Ahrens Fitness Center.

Body Wraps
In this relaxation therapy, the body is first exfoliated and then comforting blends are applied. Blankets are wrapped around the body in a cocoon style to trap in heat. A face, scalp, and foot massage is performed for 20-30 minutes while the product is absorbed into the skin. Choose from the following:

Ocean Vibrance (Seaweed Gel Wrap)—Rich with nutrients to help nourish and detoxify the body. It has extracts of willow, aloe vera oil, vitamin E, rose hip oil, and lavender oil.

Soothing Earth (French Green Clay Algae Wrap)—Detoxifies and improves elasticity. French green clay draws impurities out while lavender essential oil soothes.

Aloe Essence (Aloe Vera Wrap)—Detoxifies and improves skin appearance. Revitalizing and relaxing. Eases sore muscle pain and immune boosting. Aloe vera juice mixed with massage gel can be customized to your choice of essential oils.

Citrus Breeze (Citrus Body Polish)—This polish is a cleanser and exfoliator in the removal of dry dead skin. Good for patients with sensitive skin.

Taste the Rainbow (Satin Body Scrub)—Aggressive exfoliation for non-sensitive clients with normal skin. All natural product exfoliates and nourishes the skin.

Mud Puddle (Mud Wrap)—Mud treatments can help reduce water retention, joint pain, and certain types of acne, eczema, and psoriasis. Hydrates and gently exfoliates skin.

Healing Rose Mud (European Rose Body Wrap)—This smooth, creamy mud is ideal for relaxation and skin beautification through the nourishing, hydrating, and softening of the skin.

Purifying Sea Mud (Firmi-Sea Body Wrap)—This mud wrap is excellent for purifying, firming, and stimulating the skin. Also great for increasing ciculation and refining skin's texture.

Price: $84 for a 90-minute treatment (only available in a 90-minute session). Add on treatments available. $110 for body wrap with two add on treatments, paraffin treatment, or salt scrubs.

Salt Scrub
Salt Scrub—Excellent for heavy exfoliation. Salt glow rubs introduce an invaluable source of nutrients and trace minerals to the skin for optimum skin health.

Price: $46 for a 60-minute session. Add on treatments available.

Add on Treatments for Body Wraps, Salt Scrubs, and Paraffin Treatments
These services are available for clients choosing one of the wraps listed above. The treatments are performed on the feet.

Brown Sugar Scrub—Good for heavy exfoliation. Contains omega oils and botanical extracts. Vitamins A and E are included for their antioxidant properties.

White Sugar Honey Scrub—Good for sensitive skin because of it light exfoliation properties.

Price: $46 for a 60-minute session or $5 when added to the 90-minute body wrap treatment.

Ear Candling
Involves the use of a hallow candle, made of bees wax, placed in the edge of the patient’s ear. The open end is lit and the flame acts like a vacuum in the ear, drawing out wax and other residues. When the candle is in the ear, the therapist massages the face, scalp, and neck toward the ear. This treatment can help with hearing concerns, sinus pressure, and puffiness under the eyes.

Price: $30 for a 30-minute treatment and $46 for 60 minutes.

Paraffin Treatments
Paraffin treatments begin with getting into a robe and sandals. The client washes his/her hands and face, then is brought into the treatment room where staff will wash the client’s feet. The hands and elbows are dipped in paraffin, then the feet, and last but not least the face and neck. Each area is wrapped and left to sit for 15 minutes. When the paraffin is removed, we massage each area to finish. The treatment lasts 60 minutes. This treatment can help with chronic joint pain, arthritis, tension, poor circulation, dry skin, and carpal tunnel pain.

Price: $56 for a 60-minute treatment. Add on treatments available for hands or feet for $5 each.

Reflexology
Massage based around a system of points in the feet and hands thought o correspond, or “reflex,” to all areas of the body.

Price: $40 for a 30-minute treatment and $56 for 60 minutes.

Massage Services
Swedish Massage (the most common massage) is a system of long strokes, kneading, and friction techniques on the more superficial layers of the muscles, combined with active and passive movements of the joints.

Prices: 30 minutes $40     60 minutes $56            90 minutes $84

Deep Tissue Massage is used to release chronic patterns of muscular tension. Movements are directed across the grain of muscles, tendons, and fascia. Therapist uses greater pressure with fingers, thumbs, elbows, or a massage tool than in Swedish massage.
Price: $72 for a 60-minute treatment (only available in a 60-minute session).

Chair Massage is administered while the patient is clothed and seated in a specially designed chair. Can be used at businesses, seminars, and different activities to relax and improve ciculation.
Price: $38 for a 30-minute treatment (only available in a 30-minute session).

Hot Stone Massage features hot stones during the massage as an extension of the therapist’s hands. Heated stones are carefully placed on trigger points in the body and allows for a deeper relaxation and greater muscle release.
Price: $74 for a 75-minute treatment (only available in a 75-minute session).

Couples Massage allows for a couple or group of friends (up to three) to enjoy a massage in the presence of each other. Separate changing areas are provided if needed. The massage eases first-time massages as well as having all the other benefits of Swedish massage.
Prices: Two people: 60 minutes $110    90 minutes $166
Three people: 60 minutes $155    90 minutes $255

GRMC employees and physicians are entitled to reduced massage rates. Some insurance plans will cover the use of massage for health benefits. Please call Postels for details, 641-236-2953.

Appointments are available Monday through Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and every other Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. by appointment only. Enhance your health by reserving your appointment today.

Affiliated Services
Acupuncture, chiropractic care, and hypnotherapy services by affiliated providers complement GRMC services at Postels and our mission for a well community. Other services offered at Postels Community Health Park include:

Acupuncture
Anne Stephens, M.S.O.M, L.A.c.
Acupuncturist
Acupuncture Clinic of Grinnell
9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays
Saturday hours available by appointment
Phone: 641-821-0108 

Chiropractic
Lance Strovers, DC
Chiropractor
Strovers Chiropractic Care
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays
8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays
Phone: 641-236-9355

Hypnotherapy
Paul Lof, BS, CH
Hypnotherapist
Great Plains Hypnosis
Hours by appointment only.
Phone: 641-990-9976