Massage Therapy Services

Deep tissue massage therapy concentrates on relieving strain and tension from tissue using firm pressure and slow strokes to reach deeper layers of muscle and fascia and is especially helpful for chronic aches and pains. Techniques used are similar to traditional Swedish, or relaxation, massage and pressure can always be adjusted for client comfort. 

Sports massage therapy sessions are specific to the athlete's sport or activity of choice. Focusing on areas of the body that are overused and stressed from repetitive and often aggressive movements. Contrary to what the name suggests, it is not just for athletes. Anyone participating in regular physical activity can benefit from regular sessions.

Myofascial Release is an effective massage therapy technique that involves applying sustained pressure to connective tissue restrictions to eliminate pain and restore motion. Myofascial therapies can help prepare athletes for more rigorous training. It can also provide pain relief for those with restricted flexibility and movement. 

Muscle Energy Techniques (MET) are a form of massage therapy that use a muscle's own energy in the form of gentle isometric contractions to relax the muscles via autogenic or reciprocal inhibition, and lengthen the muscle. METs are fast acting effective techniques that provide great relief from muscular tension.

 A trigger point is a tight area within muscle tissue that causes pain in other parts of the body. Trigger point massage therapy is specifically designed to alleviate the source of the pain through cycles of isolated pressure and release. In this type of massage for trigger point therapy, the recipient actively participates through deep breathing as well as identifying the exact location and intensity of the discomfort. 

 Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT) is a precise, thorough examination and treatment of the body’s soft tissues using regionally oriented protocols. It uses a systematic approach to myofascial treatment that attempts to interrupt the neuromuscular feedback that maintains pain or dysfunction. It can be incorporated into massage therapy sessions seamlessly.

This gentle, hands-on method evaluates and enhances the function of the physiological CranioSacral system and releases restrictions in the soft tissues that surround the central nervous system. SomatoEmotional Release techniques  are also used to help rid the mind and body of the residual effects of  physical and emotional trauma. These are fully clothed sessions.

 CST can be used as a preventive health measure and eases symptoms for a wide range of medical problems associated with pain and dysfunction such as:

• Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury
• Migraines and Headaches
• Austism
• Stress and Tension-Related Disorders
• Motor-Coordination Impairments
• Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries
• Fibromyalgia
• Central Nervous System Disorders
• ADD/ADHD
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
• And Many Other Conditions

The primary focus of IASTM is to increase circulation, and the list of conditions for which it can be used is very long. It creates more changes at the cellular level than traditional soft tissue manipulation alone. It can aid with the reorganization of tissue fibers, helping to improve dysfunctional movement patterns in a way that is less invasive than trigger point injections, dry needling, and acupuncture. It is a wonderful technique to use on scar tissue.

Rather than manually compressing tissue, massage cupping uses suction to lift and stretch soft tissue, separate fused tissue layers, release and soften scar tissue, open body drainage systems to aid in decongesting “solid bloat” and increase hydration of tissues. Cupping can be used to:

• Increase Lymph Drainage
• Loosen Adhesions
• Increase Joint Mobilization 
• Release Deep Tissue Issues
• Move Stagnation
• Relieve Inflammation
• Stimulate Blood Flow
• Sedate the Nervous System

Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) is a more advanced form of flexibility training that involves both the stretching and contraction of the muscle group being targeted. It is effective in improving and maintaining range of motion, increasing muscular strength and power, and increasing athletic performance, especially after exercise.  

 Kinesiology Tape microscopically lifts the skin away from the muscle and fascia below, creating a decompressive effect that relieves swelling and speeds recovery. Pain is decreased as the tape stimulates the nerves and interrupts the pain signals being sent to the brain. It also increases awareness of body position to help you maintain proper posture and form.

Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It works in conjunction with all other therapeutic techniques to promote recovery. It is administered during the course of a normal session and is a simple, natural and safe method of healing and self-improvement that everyone can benefit from.