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Therapeutic Massage
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Manipulation of the
tissues to promote relaxation, stress reduction, increase circulation
and allow for the release of tight, painful muscles.
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Swedish
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The most commonly
offered massage technique. Swedish uses long strokes and kneading of the
muscles. It is used primarily for full body sessions to promote full
relaxation, circulation, and relieve muscle tension.
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Deep Tissue
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A technique that
focuses on the deeper layers of muscle tissue. It aims to release the
chronic patterns of tension in the body through slow strokes and deep
finger pressure on the contracted areas, either following or going
across the fiber's of the muscles, tendons and fascia.
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Neuromuscular
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Neuromuscular therapy
consists of alternating level of concentrated pressure on the areas of
muscle spasm. The massage therapy pressure is usually applied with the
fingers, knuckles, or elbow. Once applied to a muscle spasm, the
pressure should not vary for ten to thirty seconds. An effective
treatment for back pain caused by soft tissue injury.
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Myofascial Release
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A mild and gentle
hands on form of stretching which relieves connective tissue
restrictions all over the body promoting strength, flexibility, range of
motion and proper alignment. It releases chronic problems and reduces
pain.
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Warm Stone Massage
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Healing art using
smooth dense lava stones. Over fifty stones are used during a treatment.
The benefits of heated and chilled stones for therapeutic results in
chronic and acute situations take relaxation and promotion
of restoring tissue to a whole new level.
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Craniosacral
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A gentle, hands on
method for enhancing the body's own healing, capabilities through the
craniosacral rhythm.
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Pregnancy Massage
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A traditional Swedish
massage using side-lying techniques and lots of body pillows for
support. We also have a prego pillow for your comfort. While the entire
body is massaged, special attention is given to the legs and lower back
to promote circulation and ease discomfort.
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Post-Partum Massage
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Helps to restore your
muscles to a healthier, more normal status.
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Infant Massage
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Mom and Dad, bring
your baby in and learn how to give your special little one a massage
that you can then do at home. It's a wonderful way to bond with your
baby.
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Sports Massage
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This massage is ideal
before or after an athletic event or exercise regimen, or to treat a
specific sore spot or injury. I helps with recovery time after, and aids
in preparing the muscles before the event. Strokes may include wringing,
squeezing and stretching of the muscles. Very invigorating.
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Trigger Point Therapy
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Trigger point therapy
is a bodywork technique that involves the applying of pressure to tender
muscle tissue in order to relieve pain and dysfunction in other parts of
the body. the purpose of trigger point therapy is to eliminate pain and
to re-educate the muscles into pain-free habits.
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Lymphatic Drainage
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Lymphatic drainage
involves light, rhythmical massage that aids the body in the collecting
and moving lymphatic fluid, which plays a key role in delivering
nutrients and antibodies and other immune constituents to the tissue
cells of the body a removing debris such as toxins, cell waste and dead
particles which are then cleansed by cluster of lymph nodes. It also
works on the nervous system, lowering blood pressure, reducing stress
and improving sleep patterns.
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Aromatherapy
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Traditional Swedish
with additional application of essential oils, which penetrate into the
bloodstream and have therapeutic effects on the body. This massage is
customized to each client and restores balance to body and mind.
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Shiatsu
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Means "finger
pressure" in Japanese. This form of Oriental medicine uses acupressure
to balance the flow of energy in the body. A shiatsu session can
sometimes causes discomfort, but the reward is a great sense of physical
euphoria afterwards. |
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Soft Tissue Release
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Soft Tissue Release is
used for correcting muscular imbalances, accelerating of muscular
injuries and quickly eliminating chronic pain. The approach is a method
of applying pressure to a muscle the same time the muscle is being
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Polarity
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Polarity therapy is a
method of healing based on the concept that life-giving energy permeates
every part of the human body. to bring the body's energy into balance.
Touch affects the flow of energy. the purpose of polarity bodywork is to
release any energy blockages and to complete the energy circuits, not to
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Reiki
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Reiki practice
consists of the practitioner places his or her hands upon the person to
be healed with the intent for healing to occur, and then the energy
begins flowing, so your body can heal itself.
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Chair Massage: ( see
outcall for special prices for out of office calls)
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Chair massage counters
the circulatory problems inherent with office work-and provide a
appreciated break for employees. Sitting in a massage chair opens up the
back muscles, relieves strain on the neck and provides a gentle respite
for eyes usually glued to a computer monitor. Even 15 minutes of massage
to the neck, back, arms and hands can increase circulation, returning
energy levels and helping keep the body injury free.
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Spa Services
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You may choose from
the following or we will gladly customize a package for you to fit your
needs. Our treatments improve
your circulation, detoxify and stimulate your lymph system.
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