The most common type of massage is Swedish massage therapy. It involves soft, long, kneading strokes, as well as light, rhythmic, tapping strokes, on topmost layers of muscles. This is also combined with movement of the joints. By relieving muscle tension, Swedish therapy can be both relaxing and energizing. Swedish massage is typically a lighter pressure intented to relax and relieve tension and stress.
Deep tissue massage is a type of massage therapy that focuses on realigning deeper layers of muscles and connective . It is especially helpful for chronic aches and pains and contracted areas such as stiff neck and upper back, low back pain, leg muscle tightness, and sore shoulders.
Research shows that massage can reduce stress hormones in your body and relax and loosen your muscles. Prenatal massages are generally considered safe after the first trimester, as long as you get the green light from your practitioner and let your massage therapist know you’re pregnant. A pregnancy bolster will be used during your massage, which will enable you to lie face down.
You may have heard of a TENS unit or Electric Muscle Stimulation. This therapy helps reduce both chronic and acute body pain. Electrodes are placed on the body surrounding the site of pain and the level of intensity is increased until the stimulation of the tissues is at a strong but comfortable level for the patient. Electrotherapy is a temporary pain receptor blocker and can help increase circulation, reduce spasms, and help relax tense muscles while providing pain relief. 10 minute therapy
Ultrasound Therapy uses soundwaves to promote tissue healing, reduce inflammation and increase circulation. The ultrasound waves relax the tissues, increase bloodflow, which in turn relieves pain and helps speed up recovery. Ultrasound has been shown to improve symptoms from tendonitis, bursitis, carpal tunnel, sprains and strains. Ultrasound Therapy is applied with a ultrasound wand and a conductor gel and the treatment is applied to the area for 10 minutes. 10 minute therapy.
Combination Therapy is a combination of ultrasound and electric muscle stimulation therapy. An electrode is used as a grounding lead and placed on a larger muscle group and the ultrasound wand and gel is used on the area of concern. When the ultrasound wand runs over an area of tight muscle fibers, the muscle stim contracts that muscle which helps to bring blood flow and oxygen to the area and speeds up the healing process. The ultrasound also helps in reducing inflammation. 10 minute therapy.
The Tri-Wave Light Probe by Dynatronics offers any combination of 3 wavelengths of light (red, infrared and blue) It is a painless, non-invasive form of treatment that uses specific wavelengths of light to charge your cells and promote faster, deeper healing. Red and infared light helps with muscle recovery, circulation, reduces pain, decreases inflammation while blue light promotes wound healing.
The targeted treatment lasts 7-10 minutes for one area of concern.
Hot towels are placed on areas of your body, based on your aches and pain. When combined with massage, moist hot towels will produce general relaxation, and help to reduce muscle spasms. The heat from the towels will loosen and relax the muscles and soothe the aches. It’s a lovely addition to your massage. (is incorporated into the massage and adds no additional time )
Cupping is a type of alternative therapy that originated in China. It involves placing cups on the skin to create suction. The suction may facilitate healing with blood flow. When combined with massage therapy such as deep tissue massage, triggerpoint and Swedish massage, Cupping can provide more potential for pain relief.
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Aromatherapy is used for a variety of different reasons, including relaxation, pain management and improved mood. These are also some of the basic benefits of massage therapy. Adding essential oils is thought to enhance such benefits. Choose from a variety of oils to enhance your massage.
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Incorporate Pain Relieving CBD oil into your entire massage or select area.
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Due to popular demand, have you ever wished that you didn't have to get up and leave right after your massage? Well now you don't! Take up to 30 minutes to lie in peace after your body has been fully relaxed. The lights can be turned off and a peaceful timer can be set to wake you up! Take up to the full 30 minutes or get up when you're fully rested.
This treatment is a great way to get a mineral boost while gently exfoliating the skin and relaxing your feet! This soothing salt foot scrub combines sea salt with uplifting organic essential oils. The oils moisturize the skin, and the roughness of the salt gently and naturally exfoliates. We then wrap the feet with hot towels, and then massage them afterwards leaving you and your feet nice and relaxed. Choose from Lavender, Vanilla Bean, Peppermint, & Lemongrass/Grapefruit.
Infrared saunas have been shown to help produce natural antidepressants in our brain - dopamine, and serotonin. They also reduce cortisol. This paired with relaxed muscles means a relaxed and less stressful day.
Infrared saunas are used by athletes for their ability to help with recovery. When infrared heat penetrates deep into the body it improves bloodflow and your body's ability to recover. Infrared saunas can help to produce more melatonin and also soothes aches & pains.
30 minute treatment