Deep Tissue Massage aims to relieve tension in the deeper layers of tissue in the body. This is a highly effective method for releasing chronic stress areas due to misalignment, repetitive motions, and past lingering injuries.
Due to the nature of the deep tissue work, open communication during the session is crucial to make sure you don't get too uncomfortable. Keep in mind that soreness is common 24-48 hours after the treatment. Drinking plenty of water after your massage will help aid to flush and remove toxins.
Gua Sha is part of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). A Jade tool, or similar, is used to scrape skin to relieve pain and tension, and to stimulate immune system. This technique also may be used to treat muscle pain and can break down scar tissue. Sometimes referred to as scraping, or coining, this action can cause red/purple bruising (raspberries) known as petechiae or Sha and can last a few days or more.
Trigger Point Therapy focuses on stimulating and releasing "trigger points" in your body. A trigger point is a knot in a specific muscle area that will not relax. By relaxing the knot, pain can be decreased in other parts of the body called the “referred pain” areas. Trigger points are built up over time often due to physical, mental, and/or emotional stress.
During your session, focused pressure is applied through a variety of techniques in order to release your tight areas in the muscle thus alleviating pain.
This type of therapy can be quite painful at times, yet the effects are lasting and profoundly transformative.
Cupping is ancient Chinese healing. Baguanfa cupping is with use of soft silicone cups, rather than the first use of traditional glass cupping with fire. The negative pressure that the cups create draws blood to the affected area to increase overall blood flow. The increased blood flow can release muscle tension and stress, increase circulation, reduce inflammation, relieve muscle and joint pain, improve athletic performance and mobility, and shorten recovery time.
Sports Massage isn't just for athletes!
Sports Massage is also beneficial for people with injuries from a fall, chronic pain or restricted range of motion. The massage will focus and treat a specific issue, rather than the flow of an all over full body massage.
Spa Therapy combines the use of aromatherapy and heat therapy throughout this therapeutic massage. Luxurious hot towels infused with essential oils gently wrap your face, neck, and feet. Listen to the soft ocean waves in the background. This treatment will leave you feeling fully refreshed, pampered and ready to conquer the day!
Heat therapy, using hot moist towels, can also be used to treat arthritis joint pain, increase circulation, and relieve post-workout muscle soreness.
*When scheduling your appointment, if you have any allergies or sensitivities to essential oils please let me know.
Swedish Massage combines oils or lotion with an array of strokes such as gliding, kneading, rolling, tapping, stretching, and cross-friction to help the body improve circulation.
The benefits of this type of massage are wide-ranging and include relief from aches and pains, decreased stress levels in the body, enhanced mental clarity, improved appearance, and greater flexibility.
Benefits of a CBD Massage. Calms inflammation. Soothes anxiety. Reduces chronic pain. Melts muscle tension.
Prenatal Massage helps release the pain and discomfort experienced throughout pregnancy due to the body's tremendous physical and emotional changes. The benefits may include joint pain relief due to hips widening, improved breathing, and relaxation.
Prenatal massage incorporates various techniques that are specially developed for the expecting mother.
Chair massage is a fast and effective, "come-in-as-you-are" session. It's perfect for upper body work such as scalp, neck, shoulders, arms, forearms, hands, and entire back to relieve stress and reduce tension and pain.
If you have movement limitations and/or it's too painful for a traditional table massage this type of massage is perfect for you!
Chair Massage is done over clothes and doesn't require any massage oil! It's a great way to workout muscle tension before it develops into something worse.