Abdominal Visceral Therapeutic Massage
Abdominal Visceral Massage is a very gentle manipulation therapy. This type of massage relates to the internal organs within the abdomen, such as the liver, kidneys and intestines. It aids in the body’s natural ability to release adhesions that cause pain and dysfunction. Abdominal Visceral Massage improves chronic pelvic pain, digestion, bloating, lower back pain and reduces the impact of stress on the body.
Deep Tissue Therapeutic Massage
Deep Tissue Massage therapy is similar to Swedish massage. At the beginning of a deep tissue massage lighter pressure is applied to warm up and prepare the muscles. As the massage session progresses slow, firm gliding pressure is used to break up scar tissue and release muscle tension. Deep Tissue Massage improves chronic pain, injury rehabilitation, back and neck pain, mobility and circulation.
Headache Relief Therapeutic Massage
Headache Relief Massage relieves pressure and decreases pain brought on by migraines and tension headaches. This type of massage focuses on relaxing muscles in the neck, head, and shoulders. Headache Relief Massage reduces the occurrence of tension headaches, stress, muscle spasms, and improves sleep quality.
Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapeutic Massage
Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage (MLD, toxin release) is a form of gentle massage that uses very light pressure to encourage the movement of lymph fluids around the body. MLD helps remove waste, bacteria, excess fluids and toxins from body tissues into organs that can properly remove them. Lymphatic drainage massages can benefit people with lymphedema, fibromyalgia, and other conditions. It reduces swelling, stimulates healing after surgical procedures, and strengthens the immune system.
Medical Massage
Medical Massage treats health conditions diagnosed by a doctor and is outcome-based with a specific goal in mind. It is used to manage pain, reduce inflammation, improve circulation, relieve nerve compression, improve digestion,
ncrease flexibility and treat other health care concerns.
Prenatal and Postnatal Massage
Prenatal and Postnatal Massage primarily uses Swedish massage techniques. It provides relief and relaxation to expecting mothers and mothers who have recently given birth. It is a great therapy for facilitating comfort and health to people in various stages of pregnancy. Pre and postnatal massage is great for regulating hormones, boosting mood, reducing swelling and back pain, and improving sleep quality.
Sports Massage
Sports Massage uses firm pressure and stretching, focusing on specific deep located muscles, tissue, and areas of the body. Sports massage is beneficial for both professional and recreational athletes and can be performed pre-performance, post-performance, during training, or for rehabilitation. This massage therapy focuses on treating minor and chronic injuries, decreasing muscle tension, and improving range of motion.
Swedish Therapeutic Massage
Swedish Massage is a therapy that targets soft tissues and muscles to relax the entire body using long, gliding strokes. It energizes the body and calms and balances the nervous system, and eases muscular strain by flushing out toxins.
Trigger Point Massage
Trigger Point Massage involves applying pressure to painful or sensitive areas that cause referred pain. Referred pain occurs when a trigger or a contracted knot in one muscle creates pain in another area of the body. For example, shoulder trigger points often cause referred pain in the neck which leads to headaches. Trigger Point Massage therapy is helpful at treating rotator cuff pain, tennis elbow, back and neck pain, frozen shoulder, and sciatica pain.
