New to massage? Not sure what to select? See our list of modalities below to see what might work best. When you book your massage just select the time frame you would like and choose which modality you would like to incorporate. Some techniques do have an extra charge. Long strokes increase blood circulation and the therapist will pass the muscles back and forth between the hands to dissolve tension. Deep-tissue massage is the Swedish technique applied with more pressure.
You may be sore for hours afterward. Soft-tissue instrument-assisted mobilization. Very light strokes focus on the soft tissue-not muscles or joints. Helps disperse excess fluid and is often recommend post surgery to reduce swelling. Uses silicone cups which are placed on the body to create decompression of restricted tissues. This will assist the body with eliminating tissue congestion.
Used to treat deep muscular tension, somatic dysfunction, and pain by relaxing the fascia the fibrous bands around muscles, ligaments, and tendons. Barefoot massage technique in which the therapist delivers deep, broad, consistent pressure while utilizing their feet and body weight.
This type of massage focuses on treating painful conditions which affect the soft tissues of the body. Your therapist will integrate a range of techniques to treat these conditions. This involves more stretching and rocking of the body and is a bit faster paced than the other techniques. Involves the use of smooth, heated stones. The localized heat and weight of the stones warm and relax muscles, allowing the massage therapist to apply deeper pressure to those areas without causing discomfort.
Eases the muscle tension in the neck, jaw, and shoulders, which can cause headaches in the first place. Studies have shown that massage reduces the frequency of migraines and even reduced pain in the midst of an active migraine. Focuses on the special needs of the mother-to-be as her body goes through dramatic changes.
