Massage Therapy

Massage Therapy

Using therapeutic techniques, allows massage therapists to release muscles tension and promote relaxation. Therapeutic massage is an important part of your health and wellness plan. It can help you when you are injured, stressed, in chronic pain, or simply in need of a little relaxation and balance. Ongoing massage therapy can help you achieve a preventative approach to your health and well-being. Massage techniques most commonly include pressure and compression, kneading, and mobilizing to improve the health and condition of the muscles, tendons, skin, fascia or connective tissue of the body.

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Ben­e­fi­cial for

‍• Pain reduction
• Relief of stress
• Relief of headaches & migraines
• Improvement of flexibility & range of motion
• Improvement of circulation
• Strengthening your immune system
• Increasing lymphatic drainage
• Reduction of muscle tension
• Reduction of depression & anxiety
• Improvement of rehabilitation after injury

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Thermal Palms Massage (a great alternative to hot stone massage).

The soft hand-held heat modalities are used to provide long lasting heat as they cushion and protect bone during massage. Even the most angular regions receive deep penetrating heat.

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Ben­e­fi­cial for

• Relief of chronic pain
• Detoxification of the body
• Increased range of motion
• Relief of neck and back pain
• Increased circulation
• Benefits of deep tissue work with minimal discomfort
• Deep relaxation and stress reduction

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Hot Stone Massage

Incor­po­rates heated stones with Swedish mas­sage tech­niques to cre­ate an incred­i­bly sooth­ing mas­sage. The body deeply relaxes to the appli­ca­tion of heat which allows the gen­tle pres­sure of the stones to ease out ten­sion and release painful restric­tions in the body. Circulation is increased from the heat and this helps to encour­age healthy elim­i­na­tion of tox­ins and increases blood flow to pro­mote glow­ing skin. Typ­i­cally a light touch is used with the heated stones.

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Ben­e­fi­cial for

• Treat­ing con­di­tions like osteoarthri­tis and arthritic pain
• Heat relaxes the body to then allow ten­sions to be mas­saged out
• Con­di­tions such as insom­nia, depres­sion, poor cir­cu­la­tion
• Back pain/tension
• Stress and anx­i­ety

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Pregnancy Massage

Pregnancy brings countless changes to your body. Carrying a baby changes your center of gravity, causing stress in your muscles, joints, shoulders and particularly your lower back.  Pregnancy also relaxes your ligaments causing your pelvic joints to be less stable, changing your posture and pulling your pelvis forward, the extra weight of your baby along with an unstable pelvis. The therapeutic benefits of massage have been known to improve overall health, reduce stress and relieve muscle tension.‍

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Ben­e­fi­cial for

• Relieve depression, anxiety and nervousness caused by hormonal changes
• Increase blood and lymph circulation to reduce swelling and improve oxygenation
• Relieve muscle discomfort such as cramping, tightening, and stiffness
• Reduce pain and encourage relaxation, which can facilitate labor
• Improve muscle and skin tone
• Relieve stress or hormone-related headaches
• Promote relaxation and relieve insomnia through increase serotonin levels
• Relieve stress on weight bearing joints such as the lower back, pelvis and ankles
• Alleviate neck, shoulder and back discomfort caused by muscle strain
• Improve sciatic nerve pain and back tension

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Thai (Yoga) Massage

Thai (Yoga) Massage is an ancient sacred bodywork that incorporated rhythmic motion, energy line work, gentle stretching and assisted yoga postures into a comprehensive healing modality. Thai (Yoga) Massage combines the best of yoga and massage; it is performed on a mat in comfortable clothing and is customized to the needs and wants of each person. It can provide amazing results to reduce stress, ease discomfort,  and create profound feelings of relaxation.

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Ben­e­fi­cial for

• Helps to reduce stress and its effects on the body
• Body is stretched and opened, giving it a greater range of motion
• Relives and rejuvenates tired muscles
• Provides deep feeling of well being
• Dynamic movements of Thai Massage work deeply on the physical body
• The energetic theoretical foundation of Thai Massage works on balancing the pranic energy that all humans possess

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Reminder for Clients

Wear comfortable clothing (Yoga wear)

Refrain from eating a big meal 1 hour prior to the massage