Swedish Massage is a very relaxing and therapeutic style of bodywork. It combines organic lotion with an array of strokes such as rolling, kneading, and percussion to help the body improve its circulation. The benefits of this type of bodywork are wide-ranging and include relief from aches and pains, decreased stress levels in the body, enhanced mental clarity, improved appearance, and greater flexibility.
This 90 minute Swedish Massage session is great for those who are in need of an indepth full body massage. Allowing your body to fully relax and reap the benefits of any add on treatments or extra hand and foot work. This time frame also allows the therapist to work on your problem areas while still keeping the relaxing atmosphere.
Neuromuscular therapy uses a holistic approach towards healing, emphasizing and stimulating the body's natural ability to heal itself. Neuromuscular therapy also enhances the function of joints and muscles, and accelerates the overall healing process by facilitating the release of endorphins. This therapy involves deeper work to help eliminate fibrotic buildup in your tissue (knots) most commonly found in the neck, shoulders, and low back.
In our 60 minute session we can focus on 1-2 problem areas such as shoulders and low back, while also providing a relaxing atmosphere to let your body get the most out of the body work.
In the 90 minute Neuromuscular Therapy session the therapist has the ability to work more of your problem ares thoroughly while still keeping a relaxing atmosphere. In this session normally 3-4 problem areas can receive indepth work along with a relaxing full body treatment to make sure your whole body feels pampered.
Note: This therapy can be deep and may over stimulate some clients nervous systems with the results being soreness, nasuea, and dizziness. Though these effects are generally not long lasting, but we recommend the 60 minute session for clients who have not received deep work before.
Myofascial release is a form of soft tissue therapy intended to eliminate pain, increase range of motion, and rebalance the entire body. It does this by using massage techniques to stretch the fascia (the deepest layer of skin) and release the bonds that exist between the fascia, muscles and bones. Fascia is the connective tissue that connects and covers all muscles, organs, and skeletal structures of the body. Direct myofascial release is sometimes known as deep tissue work. Indirect release applies light pressure and gently stretches the fascia; this allows for increased blood circulation and relief from pain and most commonly increased range of motion.
Trigger Point Therapy is a style of bodywork that focuses on stimulating and releasing "trigger points" in your body. Trigger points are tender areas of tension similar to acupressure points, except they occur in the belly of the muscle rather than along the energy pathways of the body. These "knots" are built up throughout a person's life due to physical, mental, and/or emotional stress. During a session, focused pressure is applied through a variety of techniques in order to release your trigger points. This process can be quite painful at times, yet the effects are lasting and profoundly transformative.
Pregnancy Massage is a style of bodywork designed specifically for pregnant women. Pregnancy is a time when a woman's body endures tremendous stress due to dramatic physical and emotional changes. Using various techniques specially developed for the expecting mother, Pregnancy Massage helps release the pain and discomfort experienced throughout pregnancy. The benefits are profound, including emotional support, the relief of joint pain due to extra weight and postural imbalance, and improved breathing and relaxation. This technique will be done from a side-lying position with the belly and head supported with soft pillows for extra comfort and safety for mom and baby.