Most times your muscles need more than one type of massage, this is where a customized massage session comes in. It combines different modalities to make a massage session that your muscles just might be needing. Many customized massages combine Deep Tissue with Trigger Point and stretching.
Positional Release is a technique that a muscle is held in a contracted position for up to 5 min. to help a contracted muscle release. Usually done when a muscle is contracted because of being weak, or stretching would be contraindicated for the client.
Neuromuscular therapy is a system of massage techniques that were developed in the 1930's by Dr. Stanley Lief in England. It uses a holistic approach towards healing, emphasizing and stimulating the body's natural ability to heal itself. Neuromuscular therapy also enhances the function of joints and muscles, and accelerates the overall healing process by facilitating the release of endorphins.
Deep Tissue Massage is a form of bodywork that aims to relieve tension in the deeper layers of tissue in the body. Deep Tissue Massage is a highly effective method for releasing chronic stress areas due to misalignment, repetitive motions, and past lingering injuries. Due to the nature of the deep tissue work, open communication during the session is crucial to make sure you don't get too uncomfortable. Keep in mind that soreness is pretty common after the treatment, and that plenty of water should be ingested to aid with the flushing and removal of toxins that will have been released from the deep tissue during the session.
Sports Massage is a type of massage designed for highly active people who engage in athletics. Engaging in sports is harsh on the body and can often lead to injuries in both the short and long term. Sports Massage enhances performance and prolongs a sports career by helping to prevent injury, reduce pains and swelling in the body, relax the mind, increase flexibility, and dramatically improve recovery rates. Sports Massage is also highly effective in aiding the rapid recovery of an athlete from an injury by encouraging greater kinesthetic awareness and in turn promoting the body's natural immune function.
METs also known as Muscle Energy Techniques are a great way to help in healing, increase blood flow, help with range of motion and ease pain. This is usually done by the therapist putting a joint into flexion or extension just before pain and instructing the client to either push against the therapist or not allowing the therapist to move the joint for a specific amount of time; usually about 10 sec with 5-20% force for around 3-5 times.
done after massage or can be done as a stand alone. Uses fine sugar, coconut oil and almond oil, with or without aroma therapy oils, and moist warm heat. Helps to soften skin, increase circulation, and energize.
hands only w/ massage $10. w/o massage $15
feet only w/ massage $10. w/o massage $15
hands and feet together w/ massage $20 w/o massage $30
add any aroma therapy to your massage.