Various massage types and treatments.

Swedish MassageThis treatment is designed to improve circulation, relieve muscle tension and reduce stress through total body relaxation. This is a nurturing, “TLC” type massage.

Deep Tissue Massage This treatment is intended for the client who receives massages on a regular basis. It is designed to release and reorganize the outer myofascial system. This massage is extremely effective at releasing body tension, increasing range of motion and reducing stress.

Sports MassageFocusing on the muscle groups most overused by your particular sport, this treatment warms and loosens the muscles, helping prevent the chance of injury and increasing your range of motion. Massage can be very beneficial if performed before and after an event to ease and alleviate pain, soreness and inflammation.

Maternity MassageIdeal for any stage of pregnancy of pregnancy, this massage can help relieve low back pain, reduce swelling of legs and feet, and promote overall relaxation.

Geriatric MassageThis treatment encompasses basic relaxation and stress relief. It is also a beneficial tool in fighting many of the symptoms of aging – providing increased blood circulation, helps combat depression, improves balance and flexibility, increased joint mobility, improves posture and encourages overall well being.

Myofascial ReleaseMyofascial Release is a technique that reduces tension of the fascia-the connective tissue of the body. This tissue overlies muscles, bones nerves and organs. Tight fascia restricts blood flow and movement and will cause pain. As the fascia loosens, it allows the therapist to better reach underlying muscles. The result is more fluid movement and increase range of motion.

Trigger Point TherapyA trigger point is an area of a muscle that when compresses produces pain or other neurological sensations either within the area touched or another area of the body. A trigger point can be caused from injury, poor posture, repetitive motion or emotional stress. When releasing the muscle of its tension, the client’s comfort level is always address; feedback between the therapist and client is essential. Because this type of massage deals with specific muscles in detail, it is not an overall body massage. The intention is to interrupt the pain cycle in a particular area of the body. The client often learns how one part of the body may be affecting another part even though it seems unrelated.

Thai massageThai massage is also called Thai yoga massage, because the therapist uses his or her hands, knees, legs, and feet to move you into a series of yoga-like stretches.

It is believed to have originated in India more than 2,500 years ago, before making its way to Thailand where the techniques and principles gradually became influenced by traditional Chinese medicine.

People who try Thai massage sometimes say it is like doing yoga without any work, and say that it’s both relaxing and energizing. Muscle compression, joint mobilization, and acupressure are also used during the treatment.

Thai Foot MassageThai Foot Massage is a massage of the feet, hands and legs that involves stretching and massage to clear energy lines. It can also be performed with the use of a stick to stimulate the reflex points on the feet that correspond to the internal organs of the body. Knowledge of massage in Thailand has been handed down over generations, and it is still taught by Buddhist monks in the temples of Thailand.

Thai Foot Massage takes it’s origins from China where the art has been practiced for thousands of years. It has elements of Shiatsu, Reflexology, Chinese massage and Yoga incorporated into the massage itself and is said to stimulate the activity of internal organs. Thai Foot Massage, which has started to catch on throughout the world, originally developed from other Oriental foot massage practitioners.

“Touch was never meant to be a luxury. It is an action that validates life and gives hope to both the reciever and the giver. The healing of touch is reciprocal.”
-Irene Smith