Benefits of Massage:

~ Provides anything from soothing relaxation to deeper therapy for specific physical problems.

~ Relieves your stress and anxiety Increases the nourishing blood supply to your tissues

~ Reduces heart rate and blood pressure Decreases muscle spasm

~ Strengthens the immune system

European / Swedish Massage
Manipulation of the soft tissues of the body by a combination of various movements such as stroking, kneading, and friction. The use of oils, creams, lotions, and hot or cold therapy may be used as well as passive and active joint movement.

Reflexology
A form of compression massage based on the idea that stimulation of specific pressure points on the feet and hands affects other areas and organs of the body.

Medical Massage
Therapy for specific physical problems. The areas affected are focused on by using many different types of techniques and modalities, all of which help release the chronic as well as the acute areas of tension and pain.

Positional Release Therapy
Therapy based upon the osteopathic techniques of Strain/Counterstrain (SCS) and Muscle Energy Technique (MET). The theory behind this therapy is that in order to relieve the presenting condition it is vital that the body is brought in to balance first by aligning the structure. SCS is applied to tight, constricted muscles. The affected area is passively shortened and held for 90 seconds thereby allowing the muscle fibers to effectively reset and return to neutral. The results are often dramatic and long lasting. MET is a form of assisted stretching using isometric contractions to quickly and easily lengthen tight muscles and restore range of motion.

Facial Massage
Therapy that uses Swedish techniques focusing on face, neck, and decolette to improve circulation. This can be used in conjunction with mesotherapy and medical facials to enhance overall appearance.