Lee's Summit, MO -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/29/2014 -- Petrichor Bodywork is a licensed massage therapy and health counseling service located in Lee’s Summit, MO, and is run by owner Rachel Fracassa. Fracassa, a Certified Pediatric Massage Therapist, is introducing clients to the benefits of massage for children, specifically children with Autism and special needs.

“Massage Therapy can improve sleep, improve digestion, improve social interaction, and parental attachment,” says Fracassa. “It has been shown to build immune function and increase attention span. The list really goes on and on.”

Fracassa customizes every session with her clients to ensure individual needs are met. Massage sessions for Autistic and special needs children include: a meeting with the caregiver to update Fracassa on any current issues, time spent talking and playing with the child to build rapport, massage and family education. During family education, parents and siblings can learn massage techniques to not only help the child in their life, but also learn how to provide stress relief for themselves, too.

“I really have a heart for this community; for the kids, for the parents, and for the siblings, too,” says Fracassa. “So many times, kids with special needs have to go in for treatments and therapies that they hate, but this is something that they can enjoy. I make it fun! That's good for them and good for parents.”

For more information about Petrichor Bodywork and all of their services, visit http://petrichorbodywork.com and follow them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/PetrichorBodywork.

About Petrichor Bodywork
Petrichor Bodywork is based out of Lee’s Summit, Missouri. Their mission is to provide safe and natural ways to assist individuals in achieving wellness and enjoying vibrant health. Rachel Fracassa’s background in nutrition and experiences with massage therapy have shown Fracassa that people often do their own healing, and that her role is as a partner and guide in that process. She aims to empower people by sharing knowledge and its direct application. Understanding that there is no one formula that works for everyone, Fracassa strives to recognize and engage the strengths and challenges individual to each person.

Rachel is a licensed massage therapist in Missouri (LMT), an internationally Certified Pediatric Massage Therapist (CPMT), and a member of American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA).