MASSAGES                                                                                                          


We are pleased to offer a various types of massages that will relive your stress aches and pains.

SWEDISH MASSAGE

 
Fee: 60 min / $70    90 min / $110 

Swedish massage is the most common form of massage therapy in the United States.  Massage therapists use long, smooth strokes, kneading and other movements focused on superficial layers of muscle using massage oil or lotion. Massage therapy improves circulation by bringing oxygen and other nutrients to body tissues. It relieves muscle tension and pain, increases flexibility and mobility, and helps clear lactic acid and other waste, which reduces pain and stiffness in muscles and joints. People get massage therapy for relaxation or for a variety of health conditions:

Back pain, neck pain

Inflammatory conditions such as arthritis and tendonitis

Stress relief and stress-related conditions

Headaches and migraines

Muscle and related conditions such as spasms, strains and sprains

Repetitive strain injury, such as carpal tunnel syndrome

Post-injury and post surgical rehabilitation

Register for a Swedish Massage

 

THAI MASSAGE  (This class is not yet offered)


Fee: 60 min / $95    90 min / $130

Thai massage is also called Thai yoga massage, because the therapist uses her hands, knees, legs, and feet to move you into a series of yoga-like stretches. Many people say Thai massage is like doing yoga without any work. Muscle compression, joint mobilization, and acupressure are also used during treatment. People describe Thai massage as both relaxing and energizing. Traditional Thai massage is usually done on a padded mat on the floor. If you are unable to get on and off the floor your therapist can modify your session and work on a massage table. No oil is applied, so you are fully dressed. You are usually asked to bring or wear comfortable clothing to the massage. A typical Thai massage is 90 minutes to two hours long. Many people find that Thai massage has the following benefits:

  Relaxes

  Reduces stress

  Improves circulation

  Increases energy

  Increases flexibility

  Improves range of motion

  Centers the mind and body

DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE


Fee: 60 min / $90     90 min / $130

Deep tissue massage is a type of massage therapy that focuses on realigning deeper layers of muscles and connective tissue. It is especially helpful for chronically tense  and contracted areas such as stiff necks, low back tightness, and sore shoulders.

Some of the same strokes are used as classic massage therapy, but the movement is  slower and the pressure is deeper and concentrated on areas of tension and pain.  When there is chronic muscle tension or injury, there are usually adhesions (bands  of painful, rigid tissue) in muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Adhesions can block  circulation and cause pain, limited movement, and inflammation. Deep tissue massage  works by physically breaking down these adhesions to relieve pain and restore normal  movement. To do this, the massage therapist often uses direct deep pressure or friction    applied across the grain of the muscles. Unlike classic massage therapy, which is used for relaxation, deep tissue massage usually focuses on a specific problem, such as:

Chronic pain

Limited mobility

Recovery from injuries (e.g. whiplash, falls, sports injury)

Repetitive strain injury, such as carpal tunnel syndrome

Postural problems

Osteoarthritis pain

Fibromyalgia

Muscle tension or spasm

Register for Deep Tissue Massage