Massage Therapy
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Massage therapy consists primarily of hands-on manipulation of the soft tissues of the body, specifically, the muscles, connective tissue, tendons, ligaments and joints for the purpose of optimizing health.
Massage therapy treatment has a therapeutic effect on the body and optimizes health and well-being by acting on the muscular, nervous and circulatory systems.
Physical function can be developed, maintained and improved; and physical dysfunction and pain and the effects of stress can be relieved or prevented through the use of Massage Therapy.
Massage therapy treatment has a therapeutic effect on the body and optimizes health and well-being by acting on the muscular, nervous and circulatory systems.
Physical function can be developed, maintained and improved; and physical dysfunction and pain and the effects of stress can be relieved or prevented through the use of Massage Therapy.
Here are some of the types of massage we offer:
Swedish massage
Swedish massage is the general and most basic massage. It can also be known as a relaxation massage
Pregnancy massage
Special consideration is taken while massaging a pregnant woman. This type of massage caters to the ongoing changes which the body goes through.
Therapeutic massage
All types of massages have a therapeutic effect whether it be physical or physiological. Anything from pain and stiff joints, to stress and anxiety can be addressed with massage.
Deep tissue massage
This type of massage is deeper than a typical Swedish massage that’s adjusted to the patient’s liking. Generally used to keep the muscles maintained in between activities.
Trigger point massage
One of the most common causes of muscular pain is due to trigger points. A massage focusing on trigger point release is one of the most effective ways to manage trigger points.
Pre/Post exercise massage
A pre-exercise massage focuses on activating muscle and is generally quicker paced than a regular massage. Massage post exercise emphasizes flushing and stretching the muscles. It is effective in preventing and managing post-exercise soreness.
Swedish massage
Swedish massage is the general and most basic massage. It can also be known as a relaxation massage
Pregnancy massage
Special consideration is taken while massaging a pregnant woman. This type of massage caters to the ongoing changes which the body goes through.
Therapeutic massage
All types of massages have a therapeutic effect whether it be physical or physiological. Anything from pain and stiff joints, to stress and anxiety can be addressed with massage.
Deep tissue massage
This type of massage is deeper than a typical Swedish massage that’s adjusted to the patient’s liking. Generally used to keep the muscles maintained in between activities.
Trigger point massage
One of the most common causes of muscular pain is due to trigger points. A massage focusing on trigger point release is one of the most effective ways to manage trigger points.
Pre/Post exercise massage
A pre-exercise massage focuses on activating muscle and is generally quicker paced than a regular massage. Massage post exercise emphasizes flushing and stretching the muscles. It is effective in preventing and managing post-exercise soreness.
Effleurage
A French word meaning "to skim" or "to touch lightly on", is a series of massage strokes used in Swedish massage to warm up the muscle before deep tissue work using Petrissage.
Effleurage is a soothing, stroking movement used at the beginning and the end of the facial and/or body massage. It is also used as a linking move between the different strokes and movements.
Effleurage can be firm or light without dragging the skin and is performed using either the padded parts of the finger tips or the palmar surface of the hands, and works as a mechanical pump on the body to encourage venous and lymphatic return.
A French word meaning "to skim" or "to touch lightly on", is a series of massage strokes used in Swedish massage to warm up the muscle before deep tissue work using Petrissage.
Effleurage is a soothing, stroking movement used at the beginning and the end of the facial and/or body massage. It is also used as a linking move between the different strokes and movements.
Effleurage can be firm or light without dragging the skin and is performed using either the padded parts of the finger tips or the palmar surface of the hands, and works as a mechanical pump on the body to encourage venous and lymphatic return.
