Helping people heal and relax with our professional massage therapy service since 2004. Masahé Therapy is a hidden gem, located inside the Wellness Center of South Tampa, providing top quality Deep Tissue and Relaxation massage, Cupping Therapy, Sports Massage, and Chair Massage. Other services include out-call massage and corporate event chair massages such as client/staff appreciation. It is our
goal to help you reclaim the healthy, relaxed, and the happy you. Shawn is a 2004 graduate of the Humanities Center School of Massage. He worked with Rheumatologists for the years of 2005 and 2006. He has intensive experience working with patients having various health conditions. Shawn is nationally certified and state licensed and, has completed specialized training in Deep Tissue, Relaxation, Cupping Therapy, and Stephen Method of Manual Therapy. BENEFITS OF PROFESSIONAL MASSAGE THERAPY
Massage is nourishing - mentally, emotionally, as well as physically. One of the nicest things you can do for yourself is to set aside some time for a relaxing, therapeutic massage. Studies have demonstrated massage can:
Relieve muscular tension and manage stress, reducing levels of cortisol, a stress hormone. Hasten recovery from strenuous physical exertion by aiding to rid the muscles of metabolic waste. Increase circulation of blood and lymph thereby assisting the body in removing toxins and providing nourishment to tissues. Breakdown scar tissue following surgery or injury and encourage the replacement of healthier, less restrictive tissue. Boost the immune system through the increase of white blood cells and activation of fighter T-cells. YOU CHOOSE WHAT'S RIGHT FOR YOU
DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE - Great for the really stressed. A vigorous form of massage therapy that uses a lot of pressure to release tensions, blockages and knots in the muscles. Deep tissue massages target muscles located further away from the skin. It is a technique that focuses on the deeper layers of muscle tissue, physically breaking down and eliminating adhesions or scar tissue to relieve pain and restore normal movement. The pressure applied is deep and specific and can include friction, cross fiber, trigger point work, and is overall greater pressure. Especially helpful for chronically tense and contracted areas, i.e. RELAXATION MASSAGE - This massage is designed to melt your stresses and worries away for a refreshed, relaxed feeling. Perfect if you just want to chill out, and be pampered and spoiled. The most complete and indulgent massages you can have. Most massage treatments will relax you, among other things. With a relaxation massage, relaxing you is the only aim. Designed to improve circulation and to create a deep sense of relaxation, the therapists uses smooth flowing style and kneading strokes. THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE - Promotes general well-being, as well as addressing specific health concerns, through rubbing, stroking, kneading, and applying pressure to the muscles of the body. Therapeutic massage eases tension and stress in the body which boosts the immune and circulatory systems, as well as relieve headaches, joint disorders, high blood pressure, anxiety, digestive disorders, and many other diseased conditions. This massage focuses on the neck, shoulders, back and arms; a treatment that helps to restore function to injured "soft tissues" (muscles, tendons and ligaments). CHAIR MASSAGE - A quick way to relax and de-stress. It is a short 10-30 minutes massage conducted in a specifically designed portable massage chair that is designed to reduce tension and stress of the neck, back, shoulders, and arms. No lotion is used and participants are fully clothed. This massage is typically done at the workplace or event. Beneficial for those who don't have time for a full-body massage, but wish to experience some of the benefits of massage. Great for client/staff appreciation, business/corporate events, promos, and incentives. SPORTS MASSAGE - A form of deep-tissue massage that targets muscles used in specific types of athletic training. Designed to work on a specific location of muscle strain or tightness. Sports massage is specifically designed to help performance and recovery by using compression, deep friction, and stretching. This massage helps the muscles return to normal function, allowing the athlete to resume activity sooner. When an athlete sustains an injury, skillful massage therapy can often speed and improve the quality of healing. Masahé Therapy | Heal and relax with every touch