Deep Tissue Massage: is a type of massage therapy that focuses on realigning deeper layers of muscles and connective tissue.

It is especially helpful for chronically tense and contracted areas such as stiff necks, low back tightness, and sore shoulders.

Some of the same strokes are used as classic massage therapy, but the movement is slower and the pressure is deeper and concentrated on areas of tension and pain.

Swedish Massage: shortens recovery time from muscular strain by flushing the tissues of lactic acid, uric acid, and other metabolic wastes. It increases circulation without increasing heart load. It stretches the ligaments and tendons keeping them supple and pliable. Swedish massage also stimulates the skin and nervous system and soothes the nerves themselves at the same time. It reduces stress, both emotional and physical, and is suggested in a regular program for stress management. It also has many specific medical uses.

Techniques specifically designed to relax muscles by applying pressure to them against deeper muscles and bones, and rubbing in the same direction as the flow of blood returning to the heart. The main purpose of Swedish massage is to increase the oxygen flow in the blood and release toxins from the muscles.

Neuromuscular Massage: Massage modality that focuses on the treatment of trigger points. They are called trigger points because they refer pain to another part of the body.

Trigger points are painful points located within taut bands of muscle, hyper tonicity, and are treated primarily with the application of sustained, usually static pressure. Sometimes this is referred to as ischemic pressure and can vary from very light to heavy depending on the stage of development of the trigger point.

Through the softening of trigger points, NMT aims to reduce chronic pain, increase range of motion, and correct postural distortions.

Hot Stone: A Massage is a variation on classic massage therapy. Heated smooth, flat stones are placed on key points on the body. The massage therapist may also hold the stones and use them to massage certain areas of the body. The heat warms and relaxes the muscles, which allows the therapist to apply deeper pressure, if desired.

The warmth of the hot stones improves circulation and calms the nervous system. Some massage therapists place stones on points that are thought to be energy centers of the body to rebalance the body and mind.

Sports Massage: is a special form of massage and is typically used before, during, and after athletic events. The purpose of the massage is to prepare the athlete for peak performance, to drain away fatigue, to relieve swelling, to reduce muscle tension, to promote flexibility and to prevent injuries. The main purpose of sports massage therapy is to help alleviate the stress and tension which builds up in the body's soft tissues during physical activity. Where minor injuries and lesions occur, due to overexertion and/or overuse, massage can break them down quickly and effectively.

Trigger Point: therapy is a touch therapy that has been proven effective for the relief of soft-tissue pain. Trigger point therapy is utilized by a broad spectrum of healthcare practitioners including chiropractors, massage therapist, osteopathic doctors and even medical doctors. Trigger Point therapy can help improve range of motion, muscle weakness, and even numbness or tingling sensations.Trigger point therapy is practiced by depressing points on the body deep enough to stimulate the nervous system. In doing so, circulation is increased in the specific depressed area

Prenatal Massage: treats the changing physiology of an expectant mother. This relaxing massage can help alleviate aches and pains, ease stress and relieve most discomforts of pregnancy. Postnatal massage can facilitate quicker recovery of muscles and soft tissues from labor and delivery.

Benefits of Prenatal and Postnatal Massage are; eases discomfort of lower back and hips, decreases leg pain associated with pregnancy, helps relieve stress, may lead to fewer labor complications, can reduce postnatal complications.

Myofascial Release: is a tender mixture of stretches and massage techniques. This techniques aims to free constrictions or blockages in the fascia, thereby alleviating problems with connective tissue scarring or injury. Myofascial release therapy utilizes gentle, kneading manipulation that softly stretches, softens, lengthens and realigns fascia. can be used to to treat back pain; help persons suffering from frozen shoulder, Fibromyalgia, headaches, chronic fatigue syndrome, menstrual problems, incontinence, tennis or golfer's elbow, shin splints, sprains, rheumatoid arthritis, muscle spasms, whiplash injuries and carpal tunnel syndrome. Furthermore, Myofascial release can be administered to children suffering from birth trauma, head injuries, cerebral palsy, and scoliosis as well.

Lymphatic Drainage: is a form of massage that stimulates the lymphatic system with gentle massaging strokes. The light rhythmical massage encourages the lymphatic system to eliminate metabolic waste products, excess fluid and bacteria. The effects of Manual Lymph Drainage are numerous and include general benefits to the nervous and muscular systems.

Reiki: is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It is administered by "laying on hands" and is based on the idea that an unseen "life force energy" flows through us and is what causes us to be alive. If one's "life force energy" is low, then we are more likely to get sick or feel stress, and if it is high, we are more capable of being happy and healthy. A treatment feels like a wonderful glowing radiance that flows through and around you. Reiki treats the whole person including body, emotions, mind and spirit creating many beneficial effects that include relaxation and feelings of peace, security and wellbeing.

Thai Yoga Massage: Is a combination of passive Yoga stretching, Acupressure, Reflexology and energy work.

The Thai practitioner uses his/her thumb, palm, elbow, knee, and foot pressure to create a very unique healing art, which the Thais often refer to as energy medicine. Thai bodywork is more than passive yoga. Its profound effect releases tension, increases vitality, relaxes and revitalizes the entire body. Thai massage is unmatched in its ability to open joints and increase range of motion and flexibility.

Reflexology: is a treatment where the therapist works primarily on your feet. The theory behind reflexology is that there are "reflex points" in the feet, hands and ears that relate to specific organs and glands in the body. Practitioners believe that stimulating those reflex points promotes health in that organ via the body's energetic pathways. When done by a skilled practitioner, reflexology is deeply relaxing treatment with benefits that can be felt throughout the body.

Aromatherapy: Derived from the ancient practice of using natural plant essences to promote health and wellbeing. It consists of the use of pure essential oils obtained from a wide assortment of plants, which have been steamed, distilled or cold pressed from flowers, fruit, bark and roots. Aromatherapy can help ease a wide assortment of ailments; easing aches, pains, and injuries, while relieving the discomforts of many health problems. It also acts on the central nervous system, relieving depression, anxiety and stress restoring physical and emotional wellbeing.

Chair massage: Counters the circulatory problems inherent with office work—and provide a appreciated break for employees. Sitting in a massage chair opens up the back muscles, relieves strain on the neck and provides a gentle respite for eyes usually glued to a computer monitor. Even 15 minutes of massage to the neck, back, arms and hands can increase circulation, returning energy levels and helping keep the body injury free.

"When chair massage is used preventively, if you have problems it allows you to maintain a homeostatic balance that prevents the little problems from getting worse

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