People enjoy massage for many reasons: relaxation, relief of stress, and the melting away of muscular knots and spasms, plus the fact that it feels great! In addition, massage helps to promote circulation, increase range of motion, speed injury recovery, and foster feelings of peace and self-connection, all of which improve overall well-being and health.
Our massage therapists are trained in Swedish Massage as the foundation for treatments that relax the entire body. In addition, we all have training in other techniques which can be incorporated to meet your needs and particular requests. Your session can be a therapeutic full-body massage, with or without special attention on specific areas, or you can request that the entire treatment focus on trouble spots such as the neck and shoulders.
Swedish Massage
In Swedish Massage, oil or lotion is used with long, flowing strokes to create relaxation, release muscular tension, and decrease pain. Static pressure on tight knots, stretching and rotating of limbs, gentle holds, or deeper pressure may be integrated to meet each individual’s needs. The therapeutic benefits of Swedish Massage are numerous and affect every system of the body. It can be received as a stand-alone treatment or be integrated with other techniques. Our therapists are cross-trained in many modalities, such as Deep Tissue or Cranial Sacral Therapy, which allows them to customize your treatment to meet your preferences and needs.
Therapeutic Massage
A Therapeutic Massage uses a variety of Swedish Massage techniques to address a client’s discomfort, injury or to meet the request of the client. Some techniques will be felt more strongly than others by the client, but all are designed to provide relief.
Deep Tissue Massage
In a Deep Tissue Massage, the therapist uses a deeper level of touch and specific techniques to address areas of chronic tension or pain. These techniques are usually integrated into a Swedish Massage, creating a seamless blend of soothing relaxation and therapeutic release. It is an effective way to relieve chronic tension, aches, and pains; ease repetitive motion strains; speed injury recovery; and increase range of motion, all while feeling deeply relaxing. The amount of pressure is always at the level desired, never more. For many people, a Deep Tissue Massage satisfies the need to feel that individual problem areas have been successfully addressed.
Prenatal Massage
Swedish Massage, combined with other techniques, can create deep relaxation and ease while helping relieve the discomforts and pains of pregnancy. Many expectant mothers find that by receiving massage their connection to their baby deepens and they have an easier time adjusting to the constant changes that pregnancy creates. Treatments can be received either side lying with supporting pillows, or face down on a specially designed body pillow.