An ancient Chinese ritual using pressure point techniques focusing on the reflex zones of the feet and hands. This service helps to bring the body back into balance
Deep tissue massage is a type of massage aimed at the deeper tissue structures of the muscle and fascia, also called connective tissue. Deep tissue massage uses many of the same movements and techniques as Swedish Massage, but the pressure will generally be more intense. It is also a more focused type of massage, as the therapist works to release chronic muscle tension or knots.
A full body massage relieves stress and tension by releasing toxins built up in the muscle tissue. A combination of effleurage, petrisage and friction is used to release stress and tension.
A relaxation massage is exactly what the name implies: a massage strictly for the purposes of rest and relaxation. This massage technique is not designed for therapeutic effects or for dealing with chronic pain or discomfort.
Acupressure is a healing art using the fingers and other parts of the body. Skillfully pressing key points, which stimulate the body's natural self-curative abilities. When these triggerpoints are pressed, they release muscular tension, & promote circulation of blood, and the body's life force energy to aid healing. Acupuncture and acupressure use the same pressure points and meridians, but acupuncture employs needles, while acupressure uses gentle to firm pressure and integrates bodywork therapies, therapeutic touch, somatic work, healing imagery, energy psychology, and massage therapy techniques.
Trigger point therapy is a bodywork technique that involves the applying of pressure to tender muscle tissue in order to relieve pain and dysfunction in other parts of the body. Sometimes massage and trigger point therapy are performed together.
Sports Massage is a special form of massage and is typically used before, during, and after athletic events. The purpose of the massage is to prepare the athlete for peak performance, to drain away fatigue, to relieve swelling, to reduce muscle tension, to promote flexibility and to prevent injuries.
Cranial Sacral Therapy takes a whole-person approach to healing and the inter-connections of mind, body and spirit are deeply acknowledged. It is an effective form of treatment for a wide range of illnesses helping to create the optimal conditions for health, encouraging vitality and facilitating a sense of well-being. It is suitable for people of all ages, and can be effective in acute or chronic cases.
Shiatsu is a Japanese form of bodywork. The word shiatsu means "finger pressure", and shiatsu is sometimes described as a finger pressure massage.
Like acupuncture, shiatsu is based on the holistic system of traditional Chinese medicine, where illness is thought to result from imbalances in the natural flow of energy, or qi (pronounced "chee") through the body.
The shiatsu therapist applies pressure using his or her fingers, thumbs, and/or palms in a continuous rhythmic sequence.
This form of massage is performed on a foam pad with the therapist and the client on the floor. This is a very relaxing treatment for all forms of body pain, headaches,and other ailments.
Back pain
· Neck pain
· Headaches including migraines
· Shoulder pain
· Hip pain
· Musculoskeletal symptoms of fibromyalgia syndrome
· Excessive wear and tear of the joints (loss of joint space at the hips or shoulders; degeneration of the inter-vertebral discs)
· Nerve compression syndromes (sciatica; brachial plexus compression which can mimic or exacerbate carpal tunnel syndrome; numbness and tingling in the arms and legs from bulging inter-vertebral discs)
· Exacerbation of postural distortion patterns (head-forward posture; tilted shoulders or hips; problems with the normal spinal curve such as kyphosis, excessive lordosis, insufficient spinal curve, scoliosis)
· Joint compression that may precede the formation of osteoarthritis
· Fatigue or loss of energy due to the physiological demands of too much muscular tension
· Dizziness and vertigo
Hydrotherapy is the use of water to revitalize, maintain, and restore health. Hydrotherapy treatments include saunas, steam baths, foot baths, sitz baths, and the application of cold and hot water compresses. Also includes full body wraps for weight loss and facial / body exfoliations for soft smooth skin.
Russian massage is a system of therapeutic and sports massage developed in the former Soviet Union. It uses a variety of manipulations of the body's soft tissues to achieve benefits, including stress reduction and relief from muscle aches. Russian massage is useful for a wide range of musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, neurological, gynecological, internal disorders, and in post-surgical situations. It has been used to increase circulation of blood and lymphatic flow, to stimulate production of endorphins, control physical and mental stress, and to increase range of movement. Ailments said to benefit from massage therapy include asthma, insomnia, arthritis, bursitis, carpal tunnel syndrome , hip sprains and strains, rotator cuff injuries, myofascial pain, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) problems, headache, spastic colon, colic, constipation, and immune function disorders.