Types of Massage
Swedish Massage
The most common type of massage, promotes relaxation, eases muscle tension and creates many other health benefits. Always state your preference on pressure.
Deep Tissue
Designed to relieve severe tension in muscle and connective tissue or fascia. This massage focuses on muscles located below the surface of the top muscles and is recommended for individuals who experience consistent pain, are involved in heavy physical activity or have sustained physical injury. It's not uncommon for recipients of deep tissue massage to have pain replaced with a new muscle ache for a day or two. Deep tissue work varies greatly.
Hot Stone
This style uses smooth heated basalt stones that are both deeply relaxing and help tight muscles release. Very popular during the cold season!
Thai Massage
This style involves stretching, muscle compression, joint mobilization and acupressure; it is often referred to as "lazy man's yoga". This form of bodywork is performed on a special Thai mat, no oils are used and the client remains fully dressed in comfortable loose clothing that allows for movement. One feels energized and invigorated after receiving this service and some find it to be a meditative experience. It is extremely effective in relaxing stiff joints, releasing muscular tension and congested toxins.
Prenatal Massage
This helps relieve common pregnancy discomforts and promotes mother and baby's well being, it is very gentle, effective and has many benefits for mom such as increasing energy, easing aches and pains, slowing the process of varicose veins, reducing fluid retention and relieving stress. Labor can also be gently induced with specific techniques that are only used after your doctor gives the ok that baby is ready to come any day and can be a much less painful alternative to Pitocin.
Cupping
Through either heat or suction the skin is gently drawn upwards by creating a vacuum in a cup over the target areas of the skin, used to treat pain, deep scar tissues in the muscles or connective tissues, muscle knots and swelling.
CST (Cranial Sacral Therapy)
In CST the practitioner gently works with the spine and skull and it's cranial sutures, diaphragms and fascia. In this way the restrictions of nerve passages are eased, the movement of cerebrospinal fluid through the spinal cord is optimized and misaligned bones are restored to their proper position. CST is used to treat mental stress, neck and back pain, migraines, TMJ, good for after falls or car accidents, allergies or vision problems and for chronic pain conditions such as fibromyalgia. CST pairs extremely well with Reiki.
Reiki
An ancient Japanese method of healing that uses energy to balance the body and mind and is believed to improve just about any aspect of life; from physical health to emotional well being to stress reduction and mental clarity. Benefits include dissolving energy blocks, promoting natural balance between mind, body and spirit, increasing energy levels, creates deep relaxation, helps the body release stress and tension, clears the mind and improves focus, accelerates the body's self healing ability, aids better sleep, reduces blood pressure, relieves pain, assists the body of cleansing itself of toxins, supports the immune system, helps spiritual growth and emotional cleansing and compliments medical treatment.
Lymphatic Drainage Massage
A form of gentle massage that encourages the drainage of lymph nodes and movement of lymph fluids around the body. It can help relieve lymphedema. The fluid in the lymphatic system helps remove waste and toxins from body tissues. Some health conditions can cause lymph to build up. Lymphatic drainage massages can benefit people with lymphedema, fibromyalgia or other conditions. It is also beneficial after surgery or being ill.
Warm Bamboo Massage
Therapeutic massage that gets rid of even the most stubborn knots and muscle tension. The warmth from the bamboo penetrates deeply into the muscles to decrease spasm and relieve stress. Pain and tension melt away. You'll feel relaxed, refreshed and rejuvenated.
Ashiatsu (Barefoot Massage)
The deepest and most luxurious massage on earth! Ashiatsu is a barefoot modality in which the practitioner uses their feet and body weight to deliver a therapeutic myofascial and deep tissue massage. The force of gravity combined with the broad gliding contact of the foot, generates a slow, consistent massage that stimulates stretching, increases hydration and relaxation. These sessions are unique in their potential to create structural change and healing in the body while deeply soothing the nervous system at the same time. Parallel bars above the table and attached straps are used for the therapist's balance and client safety. Pressure and intensity can be adjusted per clients request.
Fusion Massage
This signature service mixes each modality of massage into a custom blend tailored to fit each client's unique personal needs. Rejuvenate the mind, body and soul!