Massage Info
Swedish Massage
Swedish Massage is a very relaxing and therapeutic style of bodywork. It combines oils or 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.
Deep Tissue Massage
Deep Tissue Massage is a form of bodywork that aims to relieve tension in the deeper layers of tissue in the body.
Deep Tissue Massage is a highly effective method for releasing chronic stress areas due to misalignment, repetitive motions, and past lingering injuries. Due to the nature of the deep tissue work, open communication during the session is crucial to make sure you don’t get too uncomfortable.
Keep in mind that soreness is pretty common after the treatment, and that plenty of water should be ingested to aid with the flushing and removal of toxins that will be released from the deep tissue during the session.
Sports Massage
Sports Massage is a type of massage designed for highly active people who engage in athletics. Engaging in sports is harsh on the body and can often lead to injuries in both the short and long term.
Sports Massage enhances performance and prolongs a sports career by helping to prevent injury, reduce pains and swelling in the body, relax the mind, increase flexibility, and dramatically improve recovery rates. Sports Massage is also highly effective in aiding the rapid recovery of an athlete from an injury by encouraging greater kinesthetic awareness and in turn promoting the body’s natural immune function.
Myofascial Release
Myofascial Release is a safe and very effective hands-on technique that involves applying gentle sustained pressure into the myofascial connective tissue restrictions to eliminate pain and restore motion. This essential “time element” has to do with the viscous flow and the piezoelectric phenomenon: a low load (gentle pressure) applied slowly will allow a viscoelastic medium (fascia) to elongate.
Neuromuscular Therapy
Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT) is a very specialized form of manual therapy. A therapist trained in NMT is educated in the physiology of the nervous system and its effect on the muscular and skeletal systems. The Neuromuscular Therapist also is educated in kinesiology and biomechanics and how to work in a clinical or medical environment.
Hot Stone Massage
Hot Stone is an upgrade to a traditional Swedish massage. The deep penetrating heat of volcanic stones is used to massage your full body. Placing and kneading hot stones over muscles helps increase an area’s circulation and blood flow to stimulate healing to painful or damaged muscles.
The deep tissue massage and heat of the stones also aid in the ability to move toxins and waste through the body. The loosening of tense muscles and increased circulation are two benefits of this 90 min relaxation massage.
Prenatal Massage
Massage during pregnancy is an ideal way to reduce fatigue, improve muscle tone and circulation, increase energy, and reduce muscle pain and joint stiffness that often accompany the changes occurring in the body during pregnancy.
Prenatal massage is very gentle and relaxing, with the added benefits of easing aches and pains (particularly in the lower back and abdomen), reducing fluid retention and slowing the processes which can lead to varicose veins, . Through prenatal massage, expectant mothers can learn to consciously release tension and focus on breathing techniques and muscle relaxation. Please Note: Due to an already taxed circulatory system during pregnancy, Prenatal Massages can be booked for 30 or 60 Min massages only.