MEDICAL MASSAGE: Massage Treatment that centers around a specific medical issue. This may be a recent problem or may be an ongoing area of concern. The client may be in acute or chronic pain, have a prior injury that continues to nag or maybe it has been re-injured, or there is a lack of mobility, and or scar tissue. Conditions often range from sciatica, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, or possible joint replacements, or a pinched nerve. Medical massage uses a wide variety of modalities that include but are not limited to; myofascial release, deep tissue, trigger point therapy, gua sha, compression, cross fiber friction, neuromuscular reeducation, along with passive and active stretching. Treatment is designed to decrease pain, increase range of motion and flexibility, decrease scar tissue and rid the muscles of toxins, lactic acid and anesthetic.
2. OCCUPATIONAL MASSAGE: Massage Treatment that focuses on the everyday postural issues we face at work. Problems like forward head posture, thoracic outlet syndrome, overuse syndrome, and repetitive motion. Many of these problematic issues are caused by sitting at a desk job, standing in place for extended periods of time, and possibly repetitive lifting, twisting or turning. This style of massage addresses these concerns using multiple modalities meant to decrease pain, increase range of motion, flexibility and point out postural concerns which may need to be addressed through exercise, stretching, and change the way in which something is done.
3. THERAPEUTIC RELAXATION MASSAGE: Massage Treatment that uses long, smooth, gliding strokes that are both rhythmic and flowing. Pressure that is deeply relaxing, but not painful. A treatment designed to relax and soothe you, but not relieve chronic pain or underlying conditions. Benefits include but not limited to; lowers blood pressure-at least for a while, improves peripheral circulation, improves skin tone and appearance, improves gastrointestinal motility (bowel movements become more regular), reduces muscle tension and muscle tension headaches, and relieves stress-related symptoms. This can include providing a boost to the immune system after undergoing regular treatments.
4. SPORTS MASSAGE PRE/POST EVENT: Massage Treatment that addresses muscles used in specific sports, sporting events and or exercise related problems. This treatment helps to prep you for upcoming sporting events or assists in the post event healing process. Several modalities are used to increase overall performance, increase range of motion, increase healing, increase flexibility, decrease muscle fatigue and pain, decrease lactic acid build up in the muscles.
5. DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE: Massage Treatment technique that’s mainly used to treat musculoskeletal issues, such as strains and injuries. It involves applying sustained pressure using slow, deep strokes to target the inner layers of your muscles and connective tissue that forms following an injury or overuse and reduce tension in the muscle tissue. It may also promote faster healing by increasing blood and oxygen flow and reducing inflammation.
6. GUA SHA: a technique used in traditional East Asian medicine. It is often used to treat muscle pain and tension. The aim is to move energy known as qi or chi, around the body. The treatment involves using a tool to rub the skin in long strokes, applying enough pressure to create minor bruising (appears as purple or red spots known as petechiae or sha) also known as mirotrauma. This modality is used to help break down scar tissue and connective tissue to improve mobility of the joints. It also helps to release fascia where it is stuck. The mirotrauma may help with fibrosis which is a buildup of too much connective tissue when the body heals.
7. LYMPH DRAINAGE MASSAGE: Treatment that is a gentle massage that encourages the movement of lymph fluids around the body. The fluid in the lymphatic system helps remove waste and toxins from the bodily tissues. Some health conditions can cause lymph fluid to build up.
8. TRIGGER POINT THERAPY: Modality that refers to the treatment of myofascial trigger points or trigger points that are found in the muscles and fascia. Myofascial trigger points are involuntary tight tender and painful spots found in a contracted muscle. This technique uses firm deep rubbing and pressure on the trigger point area to release it. Treatment may be intense and somewhat uncomfortable during the session. Treatment is amazingly relieving usually with long lasting effects. Treatment may need to be repeated more than once for lasting effects.
