The healing power of touch has been in practice throughout the ages and has become even more relevant today then ever. Massage encourages a higher quality of life, improves flexibility, reduces stress, relieves muscle ache and fatigue, eases chronic pain, helps prevent and treat sports injuries along with many more positive benefits.
Often know as relaxation massage, Swedish massage uses five styles of long flowing strokes to relieve stress, tension, and increase lymphatic flow. It is perfect for those wanting a full-body experience with a little extra attention to tension areas. Similar to Swedish massage yet a more intense experience, this massage focuses on problem areas with slow deep pressure designed to target the deeper layers of the muscle tissue and fascia, helping to relieve chronic muscle tension and pain.
Designed for women at any stage of pregnancy. This massage is given with the mommy-to-be side lying using pillows and bolstering to create a comfortable environment for mom and baby. Focusing on areas of high tension during pregnancy while increasing local circulation and minimizing stress. Using a combination of invigorating strokes, the therapist will focus on areas of the body that are stressed and overused from repetitive movement. Sports massage helps to ease muscle fatigue and soreness by reducing lactic acid buildup.
Trigger points are hyperirritable areas in the muscle tissue which refer pain, meaning to cause pain in another part of the body. Trigger point therapy uses manual pressure to deactivate these points, helping to alleviate the source of pain. Give yourself plenty of time to relax and enjoy your experience by arriving about ten minutes before your scheduled appointment.
This is completely up to you. Wear as little or as much as you feel comfortable in. Sheet-draping techniques are used to maintain privacy and comfort during the session.
