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Swedish\Relaxation
This is the most common type of massage. The Swedish techniques create an overall stress-reducing and tension-relieving atmosphere. Specific strokes are used which include effleurage (long and soothing) and petrisage (kneading). They combine to draw tension and stress from muscles and push it towards the heart where it can be eliminated via the blood.
Benefits of Swedish:
• improves circulation
• lowers blood pressure
• helps with insomnia
• relieves tension within muscle
• improves flexibility
Deep Tissue\Sports
This type of massage focuses more specifically on certain muscle groups. The techniques are a lot deeper in nature and may not be for everybody. Deep compression and friction are used to flush out the toxins within the muscle fibers. Stretching and trigger point work is involved which helps aid in toxin flushing. Many different reactions may occur following a deep tissue massage. Some of which may include muscle soreness and possible bruising. These reactions can be diminished by communicating your pressure tolerance with the therapist and by drinking lots of water the day of and after your massage.
Benefits of Deep Tissue:
• pushes out toxins
• releases knots within muscle tissue
• increased mobility
• increased flexibility
• breaks up scar tissue
• pain away
Connective Tissue
The techniques involved with this massage are sometimes referred to as myofascial release. These techniques are closely correlated with deep tissue massage. This type of massage can be uncomfortable as it provides a gentle, sustained pull on the fascial component of muscle.
Benefits of Connective Tissue:
• reduction of adhesions
• improved flexibility
• increased mobility
• release of fascia
• release of taut(tight) muscles
Fibromyalgia
This type of massage is geared specifically to those who suffer from fibromyalgia. This is an extremely gentle type of massage. Techniques such as rocking, stretching and brisk rubbing are used. Body mapping is used to find each individuals specific hot spots and positional compression is used to release the pressure felt in those areas. This massage creates some relief of pain for those who suffer from fibromyalgia.
Benefits of Fibromyalgia Massage:
• improved sleep patterns
• decreased pain
• reduction of anxiety and depression
• decreased cortisol levels
• increased mobility to joints
Reflexology
Reflexology is a whole body treatment that is performed only on the feet, and sometimes the hands. The philosophy behind reflexology is that every part of the body is mirrored on the bottom and sides of feet. This type of treatment can take between 30 and 60 minutes, and should not be confused with a foot massage.
Benefits of Reflexology:
• whole body treatment
• release of pressure points
• promotes healing
• releases tension in clients' specific problem areas
Pregnancy Massage
A woman's body is in constant change during pregnancy. Massage can ease the pains of change during this time and can help the mother prepare for the upcoming birth. Specific techniques are used when a woman is pregnant and specific areas must be avoided. Multiple positions can be used for the best possible comfort of the client.
Benefits of Pregnancy Massage:
• relieves tension within muscle
• relieves stress on weight-bearing joints
• relieves fluid retention
• relieves Braxton Hicks contractions
• stimulates glandular secretions
• helps stabilize hormone levels
• increases circulation & nutrition to mother/placenta
• increases lymphatic movement
• decreases fatigue
• increases flexibility
• decreases stretch marks
• increases body awareness
• relieves leg cramps, back aches, abdominal pressure, insomnia, headaches, & sciatica
• reduces stress and anxiety
Post-Partum massage benefits:
• flushes out waste products from birth
• relieves muscle soreness from breast feeding
• reduces stress
• promotes lactation production
• helps promote hormonal balance
• helps shrink the uterus
• helps with post-partum depression
Infant Massage
There are specific techniques for massage of infants and there are many benefits associated with this type of massage. Private or group classes are available for those who want to learn how to massage their infants.
Benefits for the child:
• promotes parent-child bonding & communication
• promotes brain growth
• increases physical growth & development
• promotes good self-esteem
• improves digestion, respiratory and circulatory systems
• helps relieve discomfort from colic, gas, diarrhea, congestion and teething
• improves immune system
• decreased production of stress hormones
Benefits for the parent:
• aids parents in helping child relax
• reduces stress of separation from child
• helps parents learn and respond to child's nonverbal cues
• promotes confidence
• improves parent-child bond & communication
Stone Therapy
Using smooth heated stones can add deeper relaxation to a Swedish massage. They can also aid in trigger point therapy during a deep tissue massage. The heat from the stones help relax the muscle and more time is spared for specific muscle work.
Benefits of stone therapy:
• decreases pain
• heat is soothing
• deeper relaxation
• more time for specific work
Chair Massage
Chair massage is a great introduction to massage for many people. It can be done anywhere and doesn't require the client to disrobe. A chair massage can last any amount of time and is great for people who don't know what to expect during a massage.
Benefits of Chair Massage:
• releases tension
• can be done anywhere
• doesn't take much time
• disrobing not required
