MASSAGE TECHNIQUES

 

SWEDISH MASSAGE

Swedish massage consists of a series of long, soothing, and relaxing strokes.  This massage technique aids in circulation, increases oxygen flow to the muscles, and releases toxins from the muscles.  Swedish massage is relaxing and provides great stress relief.

 

POLARITY

Polarity is a form of energy work that uses light or deep touch massage to provide physical, emotional, mental and spiritual healing.

 

DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE

Deep tissue massage focuses on the deeper layers of muscle tissue, scar tissue, and fascia.    This technique is used to release chronic muscle tension, break down scar tissue, increase oxygen supply to muscle tissue, and eliminate toxins from the body.  Deep tissue massage is often focused on specific muscle groups, or, a specific area of the body.

 

TRIGGER POINT THERAPY

This massage includes deep tissue techniques as well as focusing on trigger points.  A trigger point is an area of muscle that may refer pain to other parts of the body.  With the proper pressure, duration, and location, tension can be released from muscles improving muscle function and mobility.  

 

HOT STONE MASSAGE

In this massage technique, heated lava rocks are used to soothe and relax the body.  Hot stones are placed on the body and used to administer long, relaxing massage strokes.  Heat from the rocks penetrates and helps to melt muscle tension and relieve stress.  Hot stone massage also provides health benefits such as increased circulation and oxygen flow to the muscles, toxin release, and stress relief.

  

SPORTS MASSAGE

Sports massage incorporates both light and deep tissue work in combination with stretching.  This type of massage is usually focused on the muscle groups that an athlete uses in their particular sport or activity.  Sports massage can be used to prevent injury and increase flexibility.

 

PRENATAL MASSAGE

Prenatal massage can offer pregnant women relief from many of the common discomforts that occur during pregnancy such as lower back pain, tight hips/buttocks, joint pain, sciatica and edema.   Pregnancy massage can increase flexibility of muscles that will later be used during labor. It can also improve blood circulation, remove toxins, aid in sleep, and offer a soothing, nurturing touch. Post-partum massage is also recommended to speed healing and tone muscles. 

 

MYOFASCIAL RELEASE

REFLEXOLOGY 

 

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY-- Available beginning Wednesday, March 14th, 2012

This is a powerful, yet subtle approach that releases tensions deep in your body, including your central nervous system, so that every other system in your body can relax and self-correct. CST naturally relieves a full spectrum of pain, illness and dysfunction, including chronic back and neck pain, migraines and headaches, TMJ syndrome, and more. During a CST session, you remain fully clothed as you relax on a comfortable massage table. Your therapist will gently touch various parts of your body to monitor the rhythm of the fluid that flows around your central nervous system. By locating areas of weak fluid flow or tissue motion, she can trace those areas to the original source of dysfunction. Delicate manual techniques can then be applied to your cranial and spinal bones, as well as constricted tissues, to release problem areas and improve the form and function of your central nervous system, restoring harmony to your body. 

ACUPRESSURE (Not Currently Offered)

AROMATHERAPY (Not Currently Offered)

SHIATSU (Not Currently Offered)  

THAI MASSAGE (Not Currently Offered)