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Therapies

Swedish massage is generally considered for relaxation, reducing muscle tension and overall body stress.
This technique utilizes light to medium pressure with long sweeping strokes, kneading, and gliding over the superficial layers of muscle tissue.
Swedish massage increases vascular circulation, facilitates the release of built up toxins in tissue, and encourages increased joint mobility with active or passive stretching, and range of motion movements.

Myofascial Release or deep tissue massage can be used for areas of chronic pain due to tightness in the fascia or connective tissue.
By using medium to deep pressure with long stretching strokes and manipulation of the muscles, the "glued down" areas are released, and are able to function with greater movement and ease.

Neuromuscular or trigger point therapy focuses on painful "trigger point" areas in the muscles that can cause radiating pain to other areas of the body.
This type of massage utilizes deep, concentrated finger pressure to release the restricted muscle fiber bands, and break the cycles of muscle spasm and pain.

Hot stone massage is a specialty massage that uses smooth, heated stones.
They are often basalt, a black volcanic rock that absorbs and retains heat well.
It is a deeply soothing, relaxing form of massage. The heat helps tight muscles release.
The stones are of varying sizes and are applied to key points on the body, giving a deep massage and creating sensations of comfort and warmth. The direct heat relaxes muscles, allowing manipulation of a greater intensity than with regular massage.

Sports Massage is for both the professional and amateur athlete.
It focuses on promoting flexibility, increasing range of motion and decreasing lactic acid build-up in the involved muscles.
These dynamic sessions can help the athlete prepare and recover from training or events.

Mayan Abdominal massage is a non-invasive external massage technique to the abdomen and pelvis that helps to guide the internal reproductive organs into their proper position, and relieve tension in the diaphragm.
The massage improves organ function by releasing physical and emotional congestion, thereby helping to re-establish health in the pelvic region.
The massage is very comprehensive and works on the physical, emotional and spiritual level helping bring the body back into balance and harmony.

Infant massage for ages 3 weeks to pre-crawlers has many benefits for both the baby and the parents.
Three or four weekly sessions lasting 1 hour (sometimes a little longer) are scheduled with the client to learn the infant massage techniques practicing on your child in class.
Infant massage is a great tool for gas and colic, constipation, improves sleep, increases weight gain, and helps in bonding with your baby.
Benefits for the parents include relaxation, spending one on one time with your baby and helps new parents build confidence in parenting skills.

Raindrop Therapy is a powerful, non-invasive tool for assisting the body in correcting defects in the curvature of the spine by using the antiviral, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory action of several key essential oils.
13 different oils are applied to specific points on the feet and along the spine and massaged into the skin which penetrates very quickly into bodily tissues to produce therapeutic effects.
This technique is very beneficial for scoliosis, kyphosis as well as chronic back pain due to previous injuries.

Individualized hands-on time with a massage therapist presents a unique and potent experience of support and relaxation for pregnant women.
Some of the benefits of pregnancy massage are stress reduction, promotes relaxation, reduces swelling and blood pressure, relieves varicose veins, increases blood and lymph circulation, increases uterine blood supply to enhance fetal health, reduces musculoskeletal strain and pain, facilitates hormonal, respiratory, gastrointestinal, urinary and other physiological processes during pregnancy.
Pregnancy massage can be utilized after the first trimester has been completed.
Pillows and additional cushions or props are used to ensure proper support and comfort during the session.

Seated or chair massage utilizes a specially designed chair to give clients a short, invigorating massage that can be enjoyed during the workday or at a specially arranged party or event.
This massage allows the client to remain fully clothed and only require 10-20 minutes each.
For more information on how to bring our chair massage services to your home party, workplace or special event, call (734) 424-3009.