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Deep Tissue massage is designed to relieve severe tension in the muscle and the connective tissue or fascia. This type of massage focuses on the muscles located below the surface of the top muscles. Deep tissue massage is often recommended for individuals who experience consistent pain, are involved in heavy physical activity, such as athletes, and patients who have sustained physical injury.

Swedish massage uses five styles of long, flowing strokes to massage. The five basic strokes are effleurage (sliding or gliding), petrissage (kneading), tapotement (rhythmic tapping), friction (cross fiber) and vibration/shaking. Swedish massage has shown to be helpful in reducing pain, joint stiffness and is very relaxing.

Acupressure is a traditional Chinese medicine technique derived from acupuncture. In acupressure physical pressure is applied to acupuncture points by the hand, elbow, or with various devices.

A technique that involves clearing and charging of the seven major chakras and auric levels, by facilitating the flow of bodily vital forces, rejuvenating the nervous system, and promoting internal relaxation. As a result, a powerful current of healing energy comes through...

A traditional Hawaiian method derived from the ancient Polynesians that incorporates long, continuous massage strokes using thumbs, palms and elbows in a rhythmical manner, to loosen tissues and reduce tension in order to relax.

Myofascial release refers to the manual massage technique for stretching the fascia and releasing bonds between fascia, integument, and muscles with the goal of eliminating pain, increasing range of motion and equilibrioception. Myofascial release usually involves applying shear compression or tension in various directions, or by skin rolling.

Craniosacral therapy is a light touch therapy that focuses on releasing stress and tension from the whole body. It is an extremely gentle process done while the client is fully dressed, involving the therapist placing their hands from the tail bone (sacrum) to the head (cranio). The therapist then gently follows the person’s body with their hands until restrictions are felt and softened, or released.

Both pets and performance animals experience soft-tissue damage in their daily lives just as humans do. This is a blended style of massage designed to assist healing in injured animals and/or provide general stress relief.

Swedish massage uses five styles of long, flowing strokes to massage. The five basic strokes are effleurage (sliding or gliding), petrissage (kneading), tapotement (rhythmic tapping), friction (cross fiber) and vibration/shaking. Swedish massage has shown to be helpful in reducing pain, joint stiffness and is very relaxing.

Acupressure is a traditional Chinese medicine technique derived from acupuncture. In acupressure physical pressure is applied to acupuncture points by the hand, elbow, or with various devices.

A technique that involves clearing and charging of the seven major chakras and auric levels, by facilitating the flow of bodily vital forces, rejuvenating the nervous system, and promoting internal relaxation. As a result, a powerful current of healing energy comes through...

A traditional Hawaiian method derived from the ancient Polynesians that incorporates long, continuous massage strokes using thumbs, palms and elbows in a rhythmical manner, to loosen tissues and reduce tension in order to relax.

Myofascial release refers to the manual massage technique for stretching the fascia and releasing bonds between fascia, integument, and muscles with the goal of eliminating pain, increasing range of motion and equilibrioception. Myofascial release usually involves applying shear compression or tension in various directions, or by skin rolling.

Craniosacral therapy is a light touch therapy that focuses on releasing stress and tension from the whole body. It is an extremely gentle process done while the client is fully dressed, involving the therapist placing their hands from the tail bone (sacrum) to the head (cranio). The therapist then gently follows the person’s body with their hands until restrictions are felt and softened, or released.

Both pets and performance animals experience soft-tissue damage in their daily lives just as humans do. This is a blended style of massage designed to assist healing in injured animals and/or provide general stress relief.

Sports massage is a deep muscle tissue massage using oil and rapid movements, particularly of the forearm, elbow and wrist. This massage is for professional or amateur athletes, or for anyone seeking total relaxation.

Thai massage originated in India and is based on ayurveda and yoga. The technique combines massage, stretching and yoga-like positions during the course of the massage.

Aromatherapy massage is a type of complementary and alternative medicine that uses rubbing and kneading of the skin with plant oils that give off strong, pleasant aromas in an attempt to promote relaxation, a sense of well-being and healing.

Hot stone massage uses water-heated stones to apply pressure and heat to the body. Stones coated in oil are used by the therapist delivering various massaging strokes. The hot stones used are commonly river stones which over time, have become extremely polished and smooth. As the stones are placed along the recipient's back, they help to retain heat which then deeply penetrates into the muscles, releasing tension.

Prenatal massage helps a pregnant women to relax tense muscles and reduce stress and anxiety associated with labor. It also works to relieve pain.
The expanding womb puts a lot stress on the shoulders, abdominal area and back muscles of the mother, and lower back pain is very common during pregnancy. A prenatal massage therapist can apply pressure to specific sore spots to relieve tension and pain.

Reflexology is an alternative medicine method involving the practice of massaging, squeezing, or pushing on parts of the feet, or sometimes the hands and ears, with the goal of encouraging a beneficial effect on other parts of the body, or to improve general health.

Shiatsu is an eastern born therapy that uses pressure applied with thumbs, fingers and palms to the same energy meridians as acupressure and incorporates stretching. It also uses techniques such as rolling, brushing, vibrating and grasping.

Developed in Japan, Reiki is a gentle technique that treats the whole person; body, mind and spirit. This is an energetic approach to the body, where the therapist places his or her hands on, or just above, 12 prescribed areas of the body. In each position the hands are rested gently on the body and remain still for 3 to 5 minutes without manipulation of any sort.