Massage Therapy…

…is defined as the systematic manual or mechanical manipulations of the soft tissues of the body by such movements as rubbing, kneading, pressing, rolling, slapping, and tapping, for therapeutic purposes such as promoting circulation of the blood and lymph, relaxation of muscles, relief from pain, restoration of metabolic balance, and other benefits both physical and mental. 

Types of Bodywork:

Deep Tissue - Similar to Swedish massage, but the deeper pressure is beneficial in releasing chronic muscle tension. The focus is on the deepest layers of muscle tissue, tendons and fascia (the protective layer surrounding muscles, bones and joints).

Sports - Refers to a method of massage especially designed to prepare an athlete for an upcoming event and to aid in the body's regenerative and restorative capacities following a rigorous workout or competition.  (Milady's: Theory and Practice of Therapeutic Massage, Mark F. Beck)

Prenatal - In normal, healthy pregnancies, massage has proved to be beneficial to both mother and unborn child. Properly applied massage can aid relaxation, benefit circulation, and soothe nerves.(Milady's: Theory and Practice of Therapeutic Massage, Mark F. Beck) With the changes in the body as the expecting mother grows, massage is beneficial for the release of muscle tension and pain, Increase blood and lymph circulation, which reduces swelling or edema, and can reduce depression and anxiety. 

Trigger Point -  "A hyperirritable spot that is painful when compressed. They are so called because stimulating the point triggers a painful response. They can refer pain and tenderness to another area of the body that is usually not associated by nerve or dermatomal segment. Research  and practice indicates that deactivating the triggger point reflexively improves the function of the associated referred phenomena. When an active trigger point is successfully quieted, the referred pain and dysfunction will decrease." (Milady's: Theory and Practice of Therapeutic Massage, Mark F. Beck)

Swedish - based on Western concepts of anatomy and physiology and employs the traditional manipulative techniques of effleurage, petrissage, vibration, friction, and tapotement. The Swedish system also employs movements that can be slow and gentle, vigorous or bracing, according to the results the practitioner wishes to achieve.  

Chair Massage - A seated, brief, usually 15 minute massage, with a focus on the neck, shoulders, and back. Great for a swift rejuvenation during the work day. 

Cupping Therapy - Cupping is also known as negative pressure massage. It lifts the tissues into the cup through suction and in doing so, creates space within the tissues. This enables more movement of blood and lymph in the local area.

Cupping is a manual technique that has been used since the beginning of human existence to release Blood, body fluids, inorganic substances, bacteria, metabolic waste, and more from beneath the skins’ surface. It has been used for millennia as pain relief, to speed up the recovery from cold and lung conditions, and to release stale Blood from the body.

The treatment can be very stimulating for the receiver, and yet very relaxing. SO, it is also excellent for stress relief.

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