Relaxation Massage 

Swedish Massage

Swedish Massage
Often referred to as relaxation massage, it is a gentle relaxing massage involving techniques to soothe the nervous system, relieve muscular aches and revitalize the body. Long, flowing strokes called effleurage are used alternately with kneading of the muscles, tapotement or percussion-type movements, and some gentle mobilization of joints.

Swedish massage uses five styles of long, flowing strokes to massage. The five basic strokes are effleurage (sliding or gliding),petrisagge (kneading), tapotement (rhythmic tapping), friction (cross fiber)and vibration/shaking. Swedish massage has shown to be helpful in reducing pain, joint stiffness, and improving function in patients with joint troubles. It has also been shown to be helpful in individuals with poor circulation. Swedish Massage is perfect for promoting relaxation and the fine tuning of the body & mind.

MEDICAL MASSAGE

Sports Massage

Although sometimes overlooked in training programs, Sports Massage is the key to getting an edge over your competitors. Or to shaving those extra few seconds off your race times. It can also prevent injuries, calm the nervous system and, release waste products that build up after athletic activity, to name just a few of the benefits.

Scientifically speaking, we know now that heavy workouts and endless weight training can only take an athlete so far. We’ve learned from studies and experience that allowing recovery time for the body to repair itself can be just as important as intense training. Sport massages can double the benefit of recovery periods because they improve muscle regeneration by kickstarting your body’s natural healing processes. If you’ve been prone to sports-related strains and injuries then allowing time for this process is vital.

DEEP TISSUE

For Pain Relief

Used to work deeper into muscles and tendons and usually involves slower movements and firmer pressure working on specific areas of tightness. It can release deep emotional blocks, which can be trapped in the muscle layers and is sometimes referred to as “Emotional Release Massage”.

Deep Tissue Massage is great if you have really tight and tense muscles that need firm pressure. Deep Tissue Massage focuses on getting into the muscle layers underneath the superficial layer of muscles. This encourages blood to flow back into the muscles creating healing and removing pain and tension.

Deep tissue is a technique that requires a considerable amount of pressure, which allows the therapist to go below superficial connective tissue. The purpose of this is to break up old structural patterns and allow the free flow of nutrients and oxygen in the blood. Deep tissue may cause some discomfort but is exceptionally effective.