Types of Massage
Deep Tissue
For chronic and acute injuries. We target muscles with deep manipulation to release tension and decrease pain.
Swedish/Relaxation
Firm but gentle pressure is used to improve circulation, ease muscle aches and tension, improve flexibility, and create a sense of relaxation.
Trigger Point
This type of massage helps with long-term, chronic pain. It loosens microscopic muscle spasms (knots) that can send pain throughout the body. Direct pressure is used on specific areas of concern.
Myofascial
The goal of this technique is to stretch and free muscles and their surrounding connective tissue to encourage healing and better movement.
Sports
Stretching, warming, and flushing strokes are used pre- and post-event to help enhance performance.
Muscle Release
A unique injury therapy that combines compression, extension, movement, and breathing for relief of pain. This method can aid in breaking up scar tissue, lengthening muscles, and restoring muscle memory.
Scar Tissue
Two techniques -- a cross-fiber friction and a slow, gentle myofascial movement -- help to release and realign tissue and to break up scar tissue.
Oncology
A specially trained therapist provides massage to clients during or after cancer treatment. We design a session with your input taking into account your chemotherapy or radiation therapy, pain medications, surgery, and level of comfort.
Lymphatic Fluid Balancing
This bodywork is gentle and aids the movement of excess lymphatic fluid or edema out of the body. This can be useful for lymphedema from breast cancer surgery. Lymphatic massage can be a standalone session or can added as part of a regular massage.
Kinesio-Taping
With a specialized tape, your therapist can reduce muscle fatigue, inflammation, and pain; correct posture; adjust joint misalignment; and protect muscles from further injury.