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Types of Massages:
Therapeutic Massage -
Based on Swedish Massage, uses
oil or lotion and involves gliding strokes over the skin. The goal is to improve blood and lymphatic circulation.
It is the manipulation of the body’s soft tissue (skin, muscles, tendons, and ligaments) using the hands in a gentle,
flowing massage technique. Swedish is used for relaxation and improving overall well-being.
Deep Tissue and Corrective Tissue Biometrics-
Using postural assessment, specific pressure, cross fiber friction,
and trigger point therapy, to relieve tight muscles and chronic pain.
Prenatal and Postpartum Massage -
During pregnancy, a sacred time in a woman's life, prenatal massage
has many benefits including helping to relieve discomfort, alleviate stress on weight bearing joints, increases muscle tone
and flexibility helping to prepare for birth, also increases bonding between mother and baby.
Deep Tissue - This
is a generalized classification of many types of work that have one thing in common...depth of pressure. This usually
has a specific treatment goal in mind. These goals may range from stopping a migraine headache to reducing muscle soreness.
Neuromuscular - This
is treatment specific massage therapy. This looks at soft tissue dysfunction by analyzing posture, biomechanical dysfunction
and soft tissue problems that lead to pain. This bodywork looks at four systems of soft tissue in the body. They
are muscular, connective tissue, the nervous system and the lymphatic system. The sessions have a specific treatment
goal focused on reducing pain, increasing range of motion or structural change.
Hot Stone Massage -
Warm basalt rocks are applied to the muscles, melting away
stress and tension.
Aromatherapy Massage -
An Essential oil combination customized for you (with extra to take
home).
Raindrop Therapy -
A specific aromatherapy blend which boosts the immune system.
Head, Hands and Feet Treat -
Realxing and energizing, with a rosemary scrub and peppermint moisturizer.
Reiki Energy Bodywork -
The word Reiki means "universal life force energy." A very
gentle, non-invasive, relaxing form of healing which increases the vibrational levelof the receiver. You may choose
a full session of energywork or integrated with any other techniques
Doula Services -
This allows for massage throughout the labor and delivery of your child. Please Maria for more information
on this service.
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