Massage Therapy 60 minutes

About the Appointment

Massage  The benefits from regular massage include: Increased circulation, stimulate lymph system, release endorphins, natural painkiller Improved range of motion and decreased discomfort associated with pain, relax muscles, reduced muscle spasms and cramping, Increased joint flexibility and more.  Services  SwedishTechniques -include circular pressure applied by the hands and palms, firm kneading, percussion-like tapping, bending and stretching. Deep Tissue -Similar to Swedish, but focused on deeper layers of muscle tissue, tendons and fascia to relieve chronic muscle tension. Sports -Specialized for those involved in sports and other physical activities and focused on treating and preventing injury and improving athletic performance. Trigger Point -Focused on relieving tight bands of muscle fiber within a specific muscle group that cause shooting pain in other areas of the body Prenatal - Designed to reduce stress, decrease swelling, relieve aches and pains alleviate pressure on the joints, lower back pain & encourage hormone regulationSpecialty lymphatic drainage light touch leg massage safely and effectively drains fluid from the legs and feet without using potentially harmful pressure.  Relax and improve circulation to improve health and wellness of mom and baby. Reflexology -Specialized technique that involves applying pressure to certain points on the feet, hands and face that have been mapped to correspond to organs and systems in the body.  Medical -Pain or Stress Management treatment that restores the body’s wellness state. Deep Tissue or Swedish techniques will reduce muscle adhesions and increase circulation to leave you in a more relaxed state.  Improve body motion while customizing techniques for your medical concerns. Complimentary On Guard protective & sanitizing massage oil. Shiatsu  -Shiatsu is a Japanese acupressure massage that activates the body’s self-healing abilities. While the therapist’s fingers, palms, elbows and feet apply direct pressure to your body, your muscles are also stretched and your joints are gently rotated. Energizing, yet deeply relaxing.Since no massage oil is used in this treatment, Shiatsu can be performed through loose attire. Traditionally   performed on a floor mat.  Enhancements    Aroma Therapy -By adding one of our essential oil blends to any massage session, you may enhance the overall effect of the massage treatment and provide an element that expands your overall experience. Our blends help with, relaxing, energizing, stress-reducing, or balancing.                                                                               <wbr />                              <wbr />                  Hot Stone -Hot stones are used as part of the massage application. The heat from the hot stones penetrates deep into the muscles which enhances the outcome of any massage session. Your massage therapist will massage you with the hot stones and place the stones on certain areas of the body to allow for a deep relaxation with the added benefit of heat. Hot stone massage is a natural therapy in which warmed stones are positioned on parts of the client's body of to maximize the therapeutic benefit. The stones used are typically river rocks or other very smooth-surfaced stones made of basalt. These stones are heated in sanitizing water before use. The high iron content in basalt helps the stones retain heat during the massage. Hot stone massages are beneficial on both physical and psychological levels. Always check with your doctor before getting a hot stone massage; individuals with certain conditions--including pregnant women and people with high blood pressure--are advised to avoid this type of therapy. Aroma Peppermint Scalp treatment -Scalp massage using hot towels infused with peppermint oil while enjoying the cooling pleasures it brings to your skin. Some of the benefits of peppermint oil are; stimulating hair growth, boosting circulation, relieves migraines and headaches.