About Massage Therapy

Massage Therapy is used as a tool to help your body to heal from stress or injury.  Massage may be given while you are undressed and draped with a sheet or towel, or fully clothed. 

Listed below are some of the more common techniques and modalities that are used in a massage session.  Please check with the massage therapist in your area for individual certifications and specialties.

Swedish (sometimes called European massage) focuses on manipulating muscle tissue, using strokes, movements and pressure to help the muscles to relax, to improve blood and lymph circulation, to give greater mobility of muscles and joints and to assist in the repair of injuries.

Deep-Tissue  This type of  massage focuses on the deeper layers of muscle tissue. It aims to release the chronic patterns of tension in the body through slow strokes and deep finger pressure on the contracted areas. 

Prenatal/Pregnancy  Safe, nurturing massage techniques are adapted to each stage of pregnancy. This tranquil massage will alleviate pressure on the joints, reduce swelling in the legs, relieve lower back pain and aid the body during this special time of transformation in a woman's life.

Trigger Point Therapy  is a method that applies concentrated finger pressure to trigger points to break cycles of spasm and pain. A trigger point is an irritated area in muscle fibers that when compressed may elicit pain or a twitching response. 

Active Isolated Stretching  is gentle and active, meaning you initiate a stretch, with the therapist guiding you and assisting to take you progressively slightly further with each repetition of the stretch 

Chair Massage  while you sit on a specialized massage chair, the massage focuses on the back, neck, shoulders, arms and hands, while you remain clothed.