This relaxing therapeutic massage uses Swedish massage techniques which involve manipulation of soft tissues- muscles, ligaments, tendons, connective tissue and joint capsules. This massage is ideal for relaxing tense muscles, easing stress and tension, relieving pain, and improving sleep.
This deep tissue massage works on the deeper layers of tension and provides a therapeutic benefit. Combined with Swedish techniques, focused massage is applied to deeper muscles and connective tissue to relief chronic pain and tension. This is ideal for those who prefer deeper muscular work or who are challenged by high levels of daily stress, and is especially suitable for athletes. Sports Massage focuses on the muscles relevant to the particular athletic activity.
It can be used to enhance pre-post events, improve flexibility, and help prevent injuries as well as prepare athletes to compete at their best. Aromatherapy massage is massage therapy but with highly concentrated plant oils, called essential oils , added to the massage oil or lotion. Aromatherapy massage is particularly suited to conditions involving stress or improving emotionally-related conditions.
Hot Stone Massage is a form of massage therapy that follows the same principles of Swedish Massage with the addition of heated stones , which helps lead to deep relaxation. Each hot stone massage therapy session promotes deeper muscle relaxation through the placement of smooth, water-heated stones at key points on the body. Reflexology is an alternative medicine involving application of pressure to the feet and hands with specific thumb, finger, and hand techniques without the use of oil or lotion.
It is based on a system of zones and reflex areas that reflect an image of the body on the feet and hands, with the premise that such work affects a physical change to the body. Prenatal massage shares many of the goals of regular massage but is tailored specifically to the needs of pregnant women and their changing bodies.
