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Massage
Getting a good massage is one of life’s pleasures!
It’s a necessity for those who experience chronic pain & aches and a way to feel good for the rest of us.
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.
Psst.....If you’re going straight to your massage without soaking in our HydroTherapy tub first, you’re not getting the full benefit for your time and money. Take a soak in the tub before your massage for 15-20 minutes and you’ll enjoy a better massage, guaranteed.
Relax & Ease Tension
Long strokes increase blood circulation and the therapist will pass the muscles back and forth between the hands to dissolve tension.
Deep Tissue
Deep-tissue massage is the Swedish technique applied with more pressure. If you’re new to massage, watch out. You may be sore for 24-48 hours afterward.
Address Adhesions
Soft-tissue instrument-assisted mobilization. It is one of a number of manual therapy approaches that uses instruments with a specialized form of massage/scraping the skin gently.
Detox, Build Immunity
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.
Decompress
Uses silicone cups which are placed on the body to create decompression of restricted tissues. This will assist the body with eliminating tissue congestion.
Release Restrictions
Used to treat deep muscular tension, somatic dysfunction, and pain by relaxing the fascia (the fibrous bands around muscles, ligaments, and tendons).
Barefoot
Barefoot massage technique in which the therapist delivers deep, broad, consistent pressure while utilizing their feet and body weight.
Less is More
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.
Prevent Injuries
This involves more stretching and rocking of the body and is a bit faster paced than the other techniques. It’s designed to invigorate the body, prevent injuries and help anyone pushing physical boundaries.
Heat Therapy
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.
Release Tension
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.
Relief
Focuses on the special needs of the mother-to-be as her body goes through the dramatic changes of pregnancy. It enhances the function of muscles and joints, improves circulation and general body tone, and relieves mental and physical fatigue.