Swedish Massage
The most popular massage in the west (and in our center); traditional Swedish massage, also known as the “classical massage,” consists mainly of long strokes over oiled skin and kneading of the outer layers of muscle tissue to reduce stress and soothe sore joints and muscles. Swedish massage relaxes the nervous system, aids circulation, and helps with detoxification.
Medical Massage
A massage that incorporates techniques that are similar to Western and Asian massage, chiropractic, osteopathic, and western physical therapy. Using a variety of hand techniques and passive and active stretching to restore correct anatomical musculo-skeletal relationships, neuromuscular patterns, and to increase the circulation of in order to facilitate healing and prevent further injury.
Prenatal Massage
A specialized massage for pregnant women that helps to relax nervous tension, encourages blood and lymph circulation, and reduces stress on weight-bearing joints, all which aid in better sleep and can help relieve depression or anxiety caused by hormonal changes. Can be done AFTER 1st trimester and works very well in conjunction with Pre-Natal acupuncture.
Hot-Stone Massage
A hot stone massage is a type of massage therapy. It’s used to help you relax and ease tense muscles and damaged soft tissues throughout your body.
During a hot stone massage, smooth, flat, heated stones are placed on specific parts of your body. The stones are usually made of basalt, a type of volcanic rock that retains heat. According to the University of New Hampshire Health Services, hot massage stones are heated to between 130 and 145 degrees.
Deep Tissue Massage
Deep-Tissue Massage targets your body’s deepest layers of muscle and releases tension in over stressed areas. When your muscles are severely knotted, this therapeutic treatment is designed to break it up. The therapist employs her thumbs, forearms, and even elbows to work muscle tissue and relieve tension using a mix of slow, short, deep strokes focused on tight, contracted areas.
Therapeutic Massage
A fusion of massage modalities that incorporates techniques found in Western and Eastern massage, chiropractic, osteopathic, and western physical therapy. Uses a variety of hand techniques and passive and active stretching to restore correct anatomical musculo-skeletal relationships, neuromuscular patterns, and to increase the circulation of blood in order to facilitate healing and prevent further injury.