Therapeutic / Deep Tissue Massage
“Deep tissue” is a buzz word that has become increasingly popular in the world of massage, but what exactly does it mean? Deep tissue is a focused style of massage that is designed to release tension and chronic holding patterns that originate in the deeper layers of our muscles or connective tissues. Therapists utilize slow, strong strokes that move across the grain of the muscle to physically breakdown the “knots” or blockages in the tissue. Sound painful? It can be mildly uncomfortable, but only if you ask for it. Through consultation, your therapist will establish just how deep to go to ensure your massage is enjoyable and effective. You might be a bit sore the next day, like you would be after a workout, but that’s how you know its working.
Benefits of a full-body deep tissue massage include:
“Deep tissue” is a buzz word that has become increasingly popular in the world of massage, but what exactly does it mean? Deep tissue is a focused style of massage that is designed to release tension and chronic holding patterns that originate in the deeper layers of our muscles or connective tissues. Therapists utilize slow, strong strokes that move across the grain of the muscle to physically breakdown the “knots” or blockages in the tissue. Sound painful? It can be mildly uncomfortable, but only if you ask for it. Through consultation, your therapist will establish just how deep to go to ensure your massage is enjoyable and effective. You might be a bit sore the next day, like you would be after a workout, but that’s how you know its working.
Benefits of a full-body deep tissue massage include:
- Pain alleviation
- Increased mobility
- Reduced inflammation
- Improved circulation
- Enhanced sense of wellness
Sports Massage
Sports massage is a technique designed specifically for athletes or those who engage in activities like running, cycling, hiking, swimming, dancing, tennis, strength training and/or aerobics. Sports massage readies the muscles prior to a workout or event AND assists the body in recovering from the wear-and-tear and minor injuries that naturally occur with an active lifestyle. Benefits of sports massage include:
Sports massage is a technique designed specifically for athletes or those who engage in activities like running, cycling, hiking, swimming, dancing, tennis, strength training and/or aerobics. Sports massage readies the muscles prior to a workout or event AND assists the body in recovering from the wear-and-tear and minor injuries that naturally occur with an active lifestyle. Benefits of sports massage include:
- Reduced chance of injury
- Improved range of motion and muscle flexibility, resulting in improved power and performance
- Shortened recovery time between workouts
- Increased blood flow, maximizing supply of nutrients and oxygen
- Enhanced elimination of metabolic by-products of exercise
Swedish Massage
This type of massage was developed by Swedish physiologist, Henri Peter Ling in the early 1800’s. Swedish massage is a general, systemic manipulation of the soft tissues of the body (muscles, ligaments and tendons) to induce a state of deep relaxation. Swedish massage utilizes five main techniques:
This type of massage was developed by Swedish physiologist, Henri Peter Ling in the early 1800’s. Swedish massage is a general, systemic manipulation of the soft tissues of the body (muscles, ligaments and tendons) to induce a state of deep relaxation. Swedish massage utilizes five main techniques:
- Long, gliding strokes
- Kneading of individual muscles
- Compressing/Friction
- Vibration
- Tapping
- Improved blood and lymphatic circulation
- Released toxins
- Eased muscle aches and tension
- Increased flexibility
- Deepened sense of relaxation
Prenatal Massage
Pregnancy can be a tumultuous time for a woman’s body. Rapid and dramatic physical changes can leave a person with aches, pains and exhaustion. Prenatal massage reduces pregnancy discomforts while enhancing the physiological and emotional well-being of both mother and fetus. The practitioner uses specific techniques and proper positioning (with the help of comfortable pillows and padding) to provide a therapeutic session.
Benefits of prenatal massage include:
Pregnancy can be a tumultuous time for a woman’s body. Rapid and dramatic physical changes can leave a person with aches, pains and exhaustion. Prenatal massage reduces pregnancy discomforts while enhancing the physiological and emotional well-being of both mother and fetus. The practitioner uses specific techniques and proper positioning (with the help of comfortable pillows and padding) to provide a therapeutic session.
Benefits of prenatal massage include:
- Decreased back pain
- Reduced swelling in extremities
- Relief from joint pain
- Calms and relaxes the body