One of the oldest Healing Arts, massage can promote deep relaxation and relieve the stress and tension
that comes with living. Massage may also assist in pain management in many chronic conditions
such as low back pain, headaches and arthritis. Aromatherapy is sometimes added to a session.
The healing properties of the essential oils are combined with the benefits of massage
to create a unique and wonderful experience.
Massage provides relief to people of all ages and from all walks of life from the stressed executive to the weekend warrior.
Massage and bodywork can help release chronic muscular tension and pain; improve circulation; increase joint flexibility;
reduce mental and physical fatigue; aid in the management of stress; promote faster healing of injured or overworked muscles;
improve posture; reduce blood pressure; promote better sleep; improve concentration; reduce anxiety;
and create an overall sense of well-being.
It's important to note that there are some conditions where massage is not recommended.
You will be asked about specific health conditions at your visit to determine if another form
of bodywork would be more beneficial to you.
Therapeutic Massage is broken down into three types -
Swedish, Maternity, Deep Tissue and Injury / Focused Work.
| Swedish | Swedish Massage is used for general relaxation and stress management. It also will increase blood and lymphatic circulation to help the body remove toxins and maintain health. Jojoba oil is used to provide a nurturing glide and because Jojoba closely resembles the skin's sebum, it conditions the skin, not merely moisturizes it. Although many conditions can be addressed through Swedish Massage, deeper work is sometimes required. |
| Maternity Massage | Massage during pregnancy not only makes a woman feel pampered, but offers undeniable physical benefits as well. Maternity Massage can reduce fatigue, enhance sleep, alleviate backaches, relieve leg cramps, reduce swelling, alleviate stress, increase immunity, stabilize hormone levels and calm an active baby. Maternity Massage is done side-lying with the use of pillows to prop and support. |
| Deep Tissue | Deep Tissue Massage helps with chronic muscular pain and may help reduce inflammation-related pain caused by conditions like arthritis and tendonitis. The tissue is warmed, the deeper layers are accessed, and the tissue is then flushed to remove metabolic waste and released toxins. This technique of deep tissue is similar to peeling an onion. The work is done with a gentle, layering manner causing the least amount of discomfort as well as providing a more lasting effect by re-educating the tissue. |
| Injury or Focused Work | Injury or Focused Work includes minor injury rehabilitation and techniques to reduce pain and inflammation related to over-use of muscles because of too much work or play. The technique is the same as is done in deep tissue work. |