Swedish
Swedish Massage
Swedish massage is a traditional style, and is probably what most people imagine when they picture massage therapy. In a Swedish massage the therapist uses techniques developed to relieve tension in the client's by encouraging blood flow, light stretching, and relaxing compressions. We recommend Swedish massage for first timers, seniors, and those who "just want to relax." If you've never received a massage before, this is probably the place to start!
The purpose of Swedish massage is not only to relax and soothe the entire body, but also to become aware of muscular imbalances. It is typically light to moderate pressure to promote circulation, flexibility, and of course to ease tension.
Deep Tissue
Deep Tissue Massage
Deep Tissue massage concentrates on the deep muscle layers and fascia in the body. Medical Doctors and Chiropractic Doctors often recommend this type of therapy for patients with acute pain. By using deep pinpointed pressure, moderate stretching, and slow, firm strokes, Deep Tissue is used to treat a variety of physical ailments and muscular imbalances.
A Deep Tissue massages therapist uses medium to heavy pressure and focuses to releases patterns of tension in the body. If you consistently feel tension in any muscle group, we recommend Deep Tissue for you.
Neuromuscular
Neuromuscular Massage
Neuromuscular massage therapy works well on athletes and other persons with injuries and pains caused by repetitive motions. This type of massage helps improve blood circulation, relieve compression of pinched or tender nerves, break up scar tissue and can help improve posture (especially when combined with a Yoga program).
Neuromuscular Massage therapists use little lotion, stretching, muscle stripping, and resistance exercises to work through connective tissue and deep muscular imbalances. If you deal with chronic pain or suffer from new or old injuries we highly recommend NMT for you.
Pre-Natal
Pre-Natal Massage
MOMS ONLY! This massage is to soothe and relieve the aches and pains of pregnancy. Pre-Natal massage may help to lessen the chance of complications during pregnancy and child birth. Massage therapy during pregnancy is a wonderful complementary choice for prenatal care. It is a healthy way to reduce stress and promote overall wellness.
Experienced Massage Therapists choose techniques that are safe and effective for pregnant women. We recommend this massage for all pregnant women, especially those dealing with backaches, headaches, shoulder and neck aches that accompany mom's new body.
Medical
Medical Massage
Osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) relaxes and engages tissue to help alleviate pain from misaligned or restricted joints and to assist in the movements of fluid through the body.
Manual lymphatic drainage encourages the natural drainage of the lymphatid system to help the body perform its natural detoxification.
Post-partum massage therapy utilizes muscle traction techniques, and the goal for each massage session is to even out the height of the hips and return the symphysis pubis joint to its state before the pregnancy and delivery.
This type of massage can be performed four weeks after a natural delivery or 12 weeks after a C-section.
Sports massage combines myofascial, trigger point, sports, passiv/assisted/active mobilizations, and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) techniques to improve posture, increase range of motion, and endurance.
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