Massage Modalities

Each session can be a combination of any of the following techniques.



Acupressure -
applies pressure using the hands, fingers, elbows and sometimes tools to simulate the traditional treatment of acupuncture. It helps increase blood circulation and can assist in many health issues from headaches to constipation, symptoms of PMS and overall stress and tension.

Aromatherapy - uses the olfactory system by offering different scents using essential oils. Different fragrances are associated with different benefits from stress relief to migraine relief. You can learn the benefits of the various oils as well as the proper way to add essential oils to your massage oils. You can also diffuse them into the air.

Deep tissue massage - reaches the deep areas of the muscle and manipulates the fascia. Deep tissue massage can release toxins and loosen ligaments and tendons. The deep strokes and pressure of the massage is quite intense and can lead to soreness and tenderness for some patients the next day.

Lymphatic massage - works on the lymphatic system and aids in removing excess water from the tissue spaces. There are several methods that will help encourage the proper flow to encourage drainage which restores connective tissue, removes toxins and helps the immune system.

Shiatsu - similar to acupressure using pressure of fingers, palms, elbows, knees and feet to create proper flow of energy to restore balance. It works using ancient Yin (negative) and the Yang (positive) and energy meridians to vital organs. Shiatsu treats muscle cramps, headaches, chronic pain and digestive problems by stimulating blood, circulation and lymphatic flow.

Swedish massage - the most common massage modality which uses a number of techniques from kneading and rolling to effleurage and percussive tapping. It aids to relieve stress and improve circulation, blood flow and muscle tone while removing toxic waste.

Trigger Point massage - designed to treat and reduce myofascial pain using compression to reduce swelling, tension, stiffness and pain. It improves range of motion and flexibility. In order to pinpoint the trigger point pressure is applied.

Sports Massage - focuses on the manipulation of soft connective tissue, such as tendons, ligaments and muscles, to reduce tension and decrease the chance of injury from sporting activities. They are experienced in treating common sports-related injuries, such as strained hamstrings or torn ligaments, to promote healing and relieve pain.

Cupping - an effective massage technique to increase the body's blood circulation, remove toxins and promote the healing process. Cupping applies a partial vacuum to relieve tension on the skin and underlying tissues. The relief of tension promotes an increase of blood flow, which helps the body to begin the process of healing damaged areas and remove toxins that have built up over time. Removal of waste substances in the body can lead to a relief of tension without large amounts of pressure being applied. Cupping can be used over any region of the body as long as there is a seal between the skin and cup, therefore cupping is more suited to larger areas of muscles.