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Therapeutic Massage Modalities:
Craniosacral Therapy
Deep Tissue Massage
Hot Stones Massage
Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Medical Massage
Myofascial Release
Orthopedic Massage
Reiki and Energy Work
Swedish Massage
Sports Massage
Craniosacral Therapy: the gentle noninvasive manipulation of the craniosacral system to free restrictions and imbalances of the brain and spinal cord. The craniosacral system consists of the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord and includes cerebrospinal fluid and the bones of the cranium and sacrum. This very gentle technique aides in promoting good nervous system health while reducing the negative effects of stress and enhancing resistance to disease.
Deep Tissue Massage: techniques that penetrate deep into the muscle tissue to alleviate trigger points, chronically tight muscles, break up scar tissue and promote soft tissue healing. Often and invigorating experience the foundation for this work is accurate assessment of the tissue, choosing the correct technique to match the physiological needs of the tissue and progressing slowly into the deeper layers of tissue to avoid unnecessary pain or muscle armoring.
Hot Stones Massage: a deeply relaxing form of massage that utilizes healing stones heated to approximately ---degrees and places on specific points throughout the body. The stones hold the heat and are then used to perform gentle massage. A unique technique to experience a very deep relaxation in a tremendously comfortable way.
Lymphatic Drainage Massage: a system of gentle massage like techniques that focus on improving the flow of lymph throughout the body. Especially beneficial following surgeries in which lymph nodes are removed or damaged.
Medical Massage: a comprehensive system designed specifically to assess and augment the treatment of various medical conditions. It utilizes a broad spectrum of techniques and treatment approaches to alleviate pain and discomfort that are associated with conditions such as cancer, ms, coronary disease, digestive disorders etc.
Myofascial Release: techniques that gently stretch and mobilize the connective tissues (muscle and fascia) in the body. This connective tissue immobilization is often the cause of pain, restricted movement, postural distortions etc. This work is very effective in improving circulation, decreasing spasms, reducing adhesions, decreasing pain and increasing freer movement throughout the body.
Orthopedic Massage: a comprehensive system designed specifically to assess and treat occupational, sport and other pain and injury conditions. As a comprehensive system it utilizes a broad spectrum of treatment approaches for soft-tissue dysfunction. It addresses pain and injury to those tissues primarily involved in locomotion: muscles, tendons, ligaments, bursa, nerves, fascia, etc. Key points of focus are pain and injury assessment evaluation, matching condition and treatment physiology, adapting the treatment to the unique needs of the client and working within the rehabilitation protocol of recovery.
Reiki and Energy Work: modalities that focus on the flow of life energy through the body. Using the traditional pattern of hand positions resting on or just above the body without pressure this work helps to unblock energy and create an environment of wellness through which healing can take place.
Swedish Massage: the gentle manipulation of the soft tissues of the body. Consists of long flowing strokes that relax muscles, increase circulation, remove metabolic waste products, help the recipient obtain a feeling of connectedness, a better awareness of their body and the way the use and position it. It facilitates the relaxation response and brings about a sense of deep relaxation and well being.
Sports Massage: the use of various techniques that focus on improving the athlete's performance while preventing injuries. Sports Massage is scheduled on a regular basis as part of the training regimen and specific techniques are applied to the major muscle groups stressed in the sport. Deep friction techniques are used to promote injury recovery and pre, post and inter event work is performed at the event to prepare the athlete for participation or to aide in their recovery from the stress of participation.
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