Relaxation Massage

Relaxation massage is a gentle Swedish massage that uses smooth, gliding strokes to help you relax.  The massage therapist will move at a slower pace and use lighter pressure.  In a relaxation massage, there is less emphasis on working out chronic underlying muscle tension -- the adhesions or "knots" and muscle restrictions in the muscle tissue.  That's because deep tissue work can be uncomfortable, and during a relaxation massage you just want to drift away and feel good.  

In a relaxation massage, the therapist won't push your limits in order to get the muscle to release. You might even fall asleep!  It's a good choice for someone who is getting a massage for the first time, or someone who just wants to bring their stress level down.  

Relaxation massage is also good for someone who get massage as a special treat once a year.  It's not realistic to expect that you can get rid of all your knots in one massage.  But to drift into a deeply relaxed state in fifty minutes -- that's doable!

Therapeutic Massage

Massage is the intentional and systematic manipulation of the soft tissues of the body to enhance health and healing. Joint movements and stretches are often included as part of a massage.  Once assessed I can then figure out what is causing the pain and then be able to set up a treatment plan specific to the signs & symptoms that the client has.

Massage therapy melts away stress and tension, relieving associated headaches and muscular aches and pains. Massage therapy aids in the healing process from injury or over-use, and is an excellent form of preventive health care.

 MASSAGE BENEFITS ~ What can massage treat?

Eases stress because it:

  • Gives you more energy

  • Improves your outlook on life

  • Reduces injury and illness

  • Relieves asthma, anxiety, and insomnia

  • Provides supportive therapy

 Relieves injuries because it:

  • Soothes tendinitis and carpal-tunnel syndrome

  • Reduces swelling and pain

  • Promotes healing and reduces scar formation

  • Increases flexibility and strength

 Prevents complications because it:

  • Improves circulation

  • Lowers blood pressure

  • Improves posture

  • Stimulates intestinal movement

Many sports injuries, car accidents, repetitive actions on the job, and tension from everyday stress can cause problems that will cause pain, headaches, decrease range of motion, lower your resistance to illnesses and compromise your lifestyle.

Massage can help you...

Massage is a gentle, touch therapy that can relieve pain and bring balance to your life. Massage is not a substitute for medical care but it can reduce or eliminate the need for medication or surgery.

Massage therapy will calm your nervous system and gives you more energy. It will relieve many types of muscle tightness especially the back and neck area where most of us store the tension. Muscles can become so contracted that they press on nerves to the arms, hands and legs, causing pain, tingling and numbness. Massage can release muscle spasm and tightness in the shoulders or hip to bring relief.

Massage will relieve headaches caused by trigger points, or eyestrain, a low back pain during pregnancy, or the protective tensing of healthy muscles around an injury.

Many of today's health problems arise from stress. Because stress upsets the delicate integral balance of all your body's functions, regaining this balance requires a holistic approach

Massage Benefits

  • Relaxation

  • Pain Relief

  • Structural Imbalances

  • Physical Imbalances

  • Stimulate Lymphatic Flow

  • Enhance Child Development

  • Positive Touch

  • Sciatica

  • TMJ

  • Poor Circulation

  • Pregnancy

  • Decrease Muscle Tension

  • Improved Sleep Quality

ALL therapists can do either of these types of massages. Just let them know what you would like.