Massage

DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE - Massage is focused on the sub-layer of musculature and fascia. This technique requires advanced training and a thorough understanding of anatomy and physiology. The practitioner relaxes superficial muscles and reaches deeper musculature. It helps with chronic muscular pain and injury rehabilitation, and reduces inflammation-related pain caused by arthritis and tendinitis.

SWEDISH MASSAGE - The most traditional massage technique. This is gentle superficial strokes focused on relaxation of superficial muscles and fascia. This energizes the body and improves overall health by calming and balancing the nervous system.

PEDIATRIC MASSAGE - As a general rule, children derive the same benefits from massage therapy as adults, including: reduced tension in growing muscles, reduced pain and improved flexibility. Improved mood and reduced headaches and fatigue.

CUPPING MASSAGE - This uses silicone and plastic cups which increases blood flow, loosens the fascia or connective tissue, and stimulates healing. It is similar to the way deep tissue massage can be used to break up scar tissue and reduce pain. The cups are often placed on the back, neck, and shoulders or the site of pain. They are moved around and are also placed stationary on tight muscles.

FOOT REFLEXOLOGY - Reflexology works on the principle that all organs and glands of the body are represented by reflex points on the feet, hands, ears and face. By applying pressure to these points your body can start the process of balancing and harmonizing all of your body systems and organs. This service includes a foot scrub and hot towels to the feet.

LYMPHATIC MASSAGE - Lymphatic massage aims to improve the flow of lymph fluid, which reduces swelling. This is beneficial for lymphedema or for painful swelling of the legs. This is beneficial for those who suffer from edema.

REIKI - A japanese technique that reduces stress, promotes healing and often is referred to as “laying on hands” This helps your body to regulate, it improves digestion, fatigue, anxiety and pain.

COLD STONE MASSAGE - Marble massage stones are used to provide cold to local muscles. It is very effective at relieving inflammation. Cold along the spine is also very relaxing to the body. It improves motion and flexibility by reducing local pain. This is very good for sinus congestion.

GUASHA MASSAGE - Using a tool, the therapist will scrape the skin which promotes microcirculation and blood flow. The repetitive stroking helps to relieve inflammation which is common with chronic pain. This is effective for chronic migraines.

ESSENTIAL OILS - Essential oils help to relieve stress, muscle tension and promote blood flow. Essential oils are used to relieve headaches, inflammation, and chronic pain.

HOT STONE MASSAGE - Warm basalt stones used over tense muscles. The heat from these stones facilitates muscle tension and relieves damaged muscle tissue. This is great to relieve anxiety and stress.

PREGNANCY MASSAGE - Special tables to accommodate the growing belly with pregnancy. Helps to alleviate tension and pain associated with pregnancy

PERCUSSION MASSAGE - Massage that delivers a series of rapid blows that penetrate deep into the soft tissue to promote pain-relief, relaxation, and tissue repair. This improves blood flow and range-of-motion of the muscle. Percussion is applied through a series of quick, light, strikes from the hands and wrist, or tools. This is used in conjunction with other massage techniques.