Therapeutic Massage Services

Deep Tissue Massage

Method:

  • Firm pressure using long, deep strokes and kneading aiming for the deeper layers of connective tissue and muscle

  • Light stretching and traction, neuromuscular therapy, trigger point therapy, myofascial release therapy

Benefit:

  • Treats and relieves pain from strains and sprains

  • Increases joint mobility and reduces arthritic symptoms

  • Helps break up scar tissue

  • Can help lower blood pressure and improve overall circulation

Sports Massage (Pre/Post Event)

Method:

  • Kneading, skin rolling, vibration/tapotement, cross-fiber and linear friction

  • Compression, myofascial release therapy

  • Medium to deep pressure

Benefit:

  • Increases joint range of motion (ROM) and flexibility

  • Improves blood circulation to aid in muscle recovery and to assist in removal of metabolic waste

  • Reduces muscle tension and inflammation

  • Minimizes pain and greatly reduces the chance of injury

Swedish Massage

Method:

  • Light to medium pressure using broad tools (palm of hand, forearm, soft fists)

  • Linear/cross-fiber friction, gliding, and kneading

  • Gentle traction work

Benefit:

  • Reduces stress and relax

  • Assists pain management

  • Increases blood circulation

  • Stimulates serotonin, dopamine, and oxytocin levels

Lymphatic Drainage Massage

Method:

  • Slow, gentle, light, and rhythmic pressure

  • Rhythmic movements and isolated compression on lymph nodes

Benefit:

  • Reduces stress

  • Aids in healing from illness, injury, or surgery

  • Reduces swelling and fluid retention (edema)

  • Flushes metabolic waste from muscle tissue

  • Stimulates immune system and digestive system

  • Helps fight stress, fatigue, and insomnia

Prenatal/Postnatal Massage

Method:

  • Side lying position

  • Prone position using a special cushion tailored to support pre and post pregnancy changes

  • Kneading, compression, traction, friction

Benefit:

  • Reduces stress levels and increases quality of sleep

  • Supports blood flow and circulation

  • Reduces pregnancy related pain including hip joint pain, sciatica, headaches, and lower back pain

  • Helps edema and digestive issues

  • Stimulates immune system and digestive system

  • Reduces swelling and fluid retention (edema)

  • Relieves hormone induced anxiety and stress

Acupressure Massage

Method:

  • Gradual pressure on key healing points that corresponds with the area of issue

  • Using finger, palm, or elbow and compression

Benefit:

  • Stimulates the body’s natural healing abilities to help prevent illness

  • Increases circulation, reduces pain, lowers stress, and releases tension