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Swedish Massage refers to a variety of techniques designed to relax muscles by applying pressure against deeper muscles and bones, and by rubbing in the same direction as the flow of blood returning to the heart. Its goals are to increase circulation, stimulate lymphatic circulation, and speed up the elimination of wastes and toxicity.

Deep Tissue Massage focuses on the deeper muscle layers. Slow strokes and direct finger pressure are applied to the contracted or tense areas, either following or going across the fibers of the muscles, tendons, and fascia. Deep tissue massage releases chronic muscle tension, breaks up adhesions, releases toxins from muscles, and promotes proper circulation.

Shiatsu Massage derives from two words: "Shi," meaning finger, and "atsu," meaning pressure. Based on Traditional Chinese Medicine, the massage therapist uses finger pressure on specific pressure points on the body. Shiatsu massage aims to increase the flow of energy throughout the body by releasing tension and rebalancing the body. Shiatsu also improves circulation and increases the range of motion in joints.

Sports Massage (Pre-Event) provides a warm-up massage consisting of controlled and focused rocking and shaking, compression, and stretching. Lasting 10 to 15 minutes, it is stimulating and fast paced. Done 1-2 hours before a sporting event takes place, the therapy emphasizes the specific muscles that will be used. This massage helps to prepare the athlete for peak performance by increasing energy and blood circulation.

Sports Massage (Post-Event) provides a warm down massage after athletic events, using a mixture of Shiatsu and Swedish techniques. Done 10 to 30 minutes after the event, this therapy helps to reduce recuperation time, reduce heart rate and blood pressure, drain away fatigue, prevent injuries, and increase muscle tone.

Energy Massage uses light finger pressure on key points on the surface of the skin. The goal is to balance energy throughout the body, release muscle tension, and improve circulation. This is also ideal for people who like a lighter massage.

Thai Massage is based on interactive manipulation of the body using passive stretching movements. It is similar to yoga movement without any effort. By applying gentle pressure with both hands and feet, the therapist aims to increase flexibility, relieve muscle and joint tension, balance the body's energy system, and increase range of motion.

Our Personal Training is actually personal. Using advanced diagnostic methods and tools, our experienced, professional trainers will analyze your current fitness level and discuss your training goals. The trainer will work with you to design an individualized program that meets your unique needs, using all the equipment available in the gym. Our trainers offer programs aimed at Weight Loss, Body Sculpting, Core Training, Functional Training, and Sports Performance Enhancement. Your sessions are one-on-one, and we will arrange appointment times seven days a week to meet your schedule.

Montclair Physical Therapy and Wellness Gym memberships include the use of the gym equipment (including aerobic equipment, hydraulic weight machines, free weights, and stretching, balancing, and agility tools), use of lockers, showers, sauna and towel service. All this alongside professionals who know what makes your boday tick. New members receive a complementary orientation to all gym equipment.

Our signature facial combines tropical botanics

The LumiFacial® is the only LED light treatments to combine the use of four different colors... not just one!
Blue light at 470 nm,(nanometers) improves acne prone skin. It penetrates into the superficial dermis and has a calming and regulating effect on the sebaceous gland.
Green light at 525 nm,
decreases melanin production, reduces pigmentation and eliminates the redness associated with the use of chemical peel and bleaching products.
Yellow light at 590 nm,
is used for its healing, draining and detoxifying properties. It is absorbed by the body fluids in the lymph & blood circulatory systems and promotes wound healing. It increases lymphatic flow to evacuate more waste products and boosts cellular activity.
Red light at 640 nm,
increases collagen production by 5 fold in the skin, triggering repair mechanisms and stimulating fibroblast cells and cell growth. It increases circulation and speeds up the healing process by carrying more oxygen and nutrients to the skin. Red spectrum light is absorbed by all skin layers especially the dermis.
The LumiFacial® is appropriate for all skin types! Results can be seen in just one treatment, although a series is recommended.

The LumiLift® treatment is a complete photo-rejuvenation procedure that combines the effects of Light energy, Micronized currents and HF Polarized currents to produce skin rejuvenation that is safe, comfortable, and effective.

Aging occurs on three levels: epidermal, dermal, and in the muscle tissue beneath, producing dehydration lines, dull and lifeless complexion, expression wrinkles, deep wrinkles around the lips, frown lines, sagging jowls and naso-labial fold. The LumiLift® treatment reaches down into all three levels to rejuvenate skin tissue and lift muscles, erasing years... something that light alone cannot do.

How does the LumiLift® work?
During treatment, two specially designed lifting electrodes, each with forty (40) powerful Superluminous Diodes (SLDs)—more powerful and of higher quality than regular LEDs—pulsate light at a wavelength of 640 nanometers and use high power density to stimulate light absorbing photo-receptors in the skin to induce a cellular response. Pulsed red light triggers a wave of energy that stimulates the fibroblasts cell’s functions and repair mechanisms.
Unlike Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) and Lasers that rely on thermal injuries to prompt the skin to repair itself, Superluminous Diodes are non-invasive, pure, polarized narrow band frequencies that are safer than natural sunlight because there are no harmful UV rays.

While the ESLDs are at work, the LumiLift device transmits Micronized currents through the lifting electrodes. Harmonizing with the natural bioelectrical currents found in the body, they reconstruct or re-educate muscle tissue, achieving visible lifting results, restoring facial contour, and slowing the aging process.

During the last part of the LumiLift® treatment, HF Polarized currents are applied by two smoothing electrodes. Your esthetician will use a gentle, ironing motion to smooth away fine lines and wrinkles.

Studies at the University of Washington indicate a 48 percent increase in elastin, 14 percent increase in collagen, and 37 percent increase in blood circulation in just twenty days with the use of the microcurrent alone.