Swedish Massage
A gentle, flowing massage with light or medium pressure to inspire ultimate relaxation. Movements of Swedish massage include effleurage (sliding or gliding), petrissage (kneading), tapotement (rhythmic tapping), friction (cross fiber), joint movements and stretching. Studies have shown that massage can improve circulation, range of motion, reduction of blood pressure and stress.
Gentle styles of massage can produce profound release and realignment in the body.
Gentle styles of massage can produce profound release and realignment in the body.
Deep Tissue / Therapeutic Massage
Deep Tissue massage focuses on the muscles located below the surface of the top muscles. Deep tissue massage is often recommended for individuals who experience consistent pain, are involved in heavy physical activity, such as athletes, and patients who have sustained physical injury.
This therapeutic massage focuses on the deep layers of muscle, fascia and connective tissue to help restore balance and integrity to the body.
This therapeutic massage focuses on the deep layers of muscle, fascia and connective tissue to help restore balance and integrity to the body.
Sports Massage
Sports massage was originally developed to help athletes prepare their bodies for optimal performance, recover after a big event, or function well during training. Sports massage emphasizes prevention and healing of injuries to the muscles and tendons.
A regular sports massage can help prevent injury by improving the condition of the muscles. Sports massage is a type of Swedish massage that stimulates circulation of blood and lymph fluids. Some sports massage movements use trigger point therapy, deep tissue, stretching and the use of heat or cold applications.
A regular sports massage can help prevent injury by improving the condition of the muscles. Sports massage is a type of Swedish massage that stimulates circulation of blood and lymph fluids. Some sports massage movements use trigger point therapy, deep tissue, stretching and the use of heat or cold applications.
Trigger Point Massage / Neuromuscular Therapy
Trigger point massage was developed by American Dr. Janet Travel in the 1940s. The technique uses pressure applied to the muscles to relieve pain and correct dysfunction in other areas of the body. Trigger point massage is also known myofascial trigger point therapy, because it works on the myofascial sheath that surrounds your muscles, rather than on the muscles themselves.Trigger point therapy is often used to treat chronic pain conditions, with many patients reporting substantial improvement in their conditions
Pregnancy Massage
Pregnancy brings about significant change and impact on your body as it alters to accommodate the new life within you. In addition to reducing stress, taking the time for a regular massage can benefit you in many ways It can Increase the flow of oxygen and blood to your tissues, accelerate the flow of nutrients to both you and your baby, relieve backaches and other pains often experienced during pregnancy, and decrease swelling and edema.
Thai Poultice Massage
The Thai Herbal Poultice Massage is a deep heat medicinal muscle treatment that dates back to 14th Century Thailand when a hot pack was administered to war soldiers returning from battle and remains an integral part of Thai Medicine. The heat, combined with the organic herbs are absorbed by the body and help reduce aches & pains, stimulate circulation, increase lymphatic drainage, detoxify and condition the skin.
The tradition of herbal healing dates back for centuries & is an integrated system of medicine incorporating the Indian Ayurvedic system with Chinese practices, mixed folk medicine and the belief in the powers of nature and earth.
The tradition of herbal healing dates back for centuries & is an integrated system of medicine incorporating the Indian Ayurvedic system with Chinese practices, mixed folk medicine and the belief in the powers of nature and earth.
Bamboo Fusion Massage
Bamboo Fusion is a new, relaxing form of massage that combines the techniques of massage and the benefits of soothing heat with the invigorating energy of bamboo and rattan. The bamboo is heated with an electric pad and used to literally roll and knead away the aches and pains of everyday stress.
Chair Massage / Seated Massage
Chair Massage is short in duration ranging from five to 30 minutes and is performed by a professionally licensed massage therapist on a portable, specially designed ergonomic massage chair while the client is fully clothed. Because of its ease in portability and comfort, Chair Massage is often performed in a public venue. This service is frequently offered by business owners at employee and customer appreciation events and in airport kiosks. Also, wedding showers, baby showers, sports and charity events are popular venues for chair massage. This therapy focuses primarily on key tension areas in the neck, back, shoulders and arms.
Reiki
Reiki is a spiritual healing art with its roots in Japanese origin. The word Reiki comes from the Japanese word (Rei) which means “Universal Life” and (Ki) which means “Energy”. Reiki is not affiliated with any particular religion or religious practice. It is not massage nor is it based on belief or suggestion. It is a subtle and effective form of energy work using spiritually guided life force energy.
Reiki is the life energy that flows through all living things. Reiki Practitioners understand that everyone has the ability to connect with their own healing energy and use it to strengthen energy in themselves and help others. It is believed that a person’s “ki” or energy should be strong and free flowing. When this is true a person’s body and mind is in a positive state of health. When the energy becomes weak or blocked it could lead to symptoms of physical or emotional imbalance.
A Reiki session can help ease tension and stress and can help support the body to facilitate an environment for healing on all levels – physical, mental, and emotional. A session is pleasant and relaxing and is often utilized for one’s personal wellness.
Reiki is the life energy that flows through all living things. Reiki Practitioners understand that everyone has the ability to connect with their own healing energy and use it to strengthen energy in themselves and help others. It is believed that a person’s “ki” or energy should be strong and free flowing. When this is true a person’s body and mind is in a positive state of health. When the energy becomes weak or blocked it could lead to symptoms of physical or emotional imbalance.
A Reiki session can help ease tension and stress and can help support the body to facilitate an environment for healing on all levels – physical, mental, and emotional. A session is pleasant and relaxing and is often utilized for one’s personal wellness.
Kinesio Taping
Kinesiology tape is commonly used clinically to try and achieve the following:
Reduce pain
Drain swelling
Improve posture
Improve function
Facilitate early return to activity or sport
Improve sporting performance.
Kinesiology tape can be worn by almost anyone from children to the elderly.
Because the glue is acrylic it contains no latex so can be used by those allergic to most other tapes.
Very occasionally it can cause an allergic skin reaction.
Reduce pain
Drain swelling
Improve posture
Improve function
Facilitate early return to activity or sport
Improve sporting performance.
Kinesiology tape can be worn by almost anyone from children to the elderly.
Because the glue is acrylic it contains no latex so can be used by those allergic to most other tapes.
Very occasionally it can cause an allergic skin reaction.