The following specific descriptions are presented to help you understand some of the types of massage available and their specific applications. Most of these techniques are combined into a single session. Their use will be determined by your goals.
Deep Tissue Therapy
Releases the chronic patterns of tension in the body through slow strokes and deep finger pressure on the contracted areas, either following or going across the grain of muscles, tendons and fascia. It is called deep tissue, because it focuses on the deeper layers of muscle tissue.
Myofascial Release
Myofascial Release is a very effective hands-on technique that provides sustained pressure into myofascial restrictions to eliminate pain and restore motion. The gentle and sustained stretching of myofascial eases pressure in the fibrous bands of connective tissue, or fascia that encase muscles throughout the body. Sheaths of this dense and elastic connective tissue weave about blood vessels, bones, and nerves as well, forming an intricate, 3-D web that supports your organs and joints from head to toe and acts as the body's shock absorber.
NeuroMuscular Therapy
A specific set of techniques designed to identify and treat "Trigger Points." These Trigger Points are specific areas within the soft tissue which create radiating pain or pain referrals to other parts of the body. For example, tightness in the upper back area which causes a referring pain pattern experienced as a headache.
Swedish Massage
The classic combination of body and muscle manipulation that rubs and kneads tensions away. Soft tissues and joints are addressed to increase blood and lymph circulation, enhance range of motion, and ultimately calm the nervous system and reduce stress.
Sports
This technique consists of myofascial compression and to release adhesions, trigger point and transverse friction on areas of repetitive strain, and gentle stretching and release techniques that restore balance and equilibrium. Recommended for pre- and post-event muscle maintenance.
On-site Chair Massage
Massage administered while the client is clothed and seated in a specially designed chair. These chairs most often slope forward allowing access to the large muscles of the back. On-site massage usually lasts between 15 and 30 minutes and is intended to relax and improve circulation.
