Types of Massage
A modality used to reach deeper layers of muscle tissue, by using body weight and larger surface areas such as forearms and elbows with slow even pressure to penetrate superficial muscle layers and reach lower lying,
chronically tight muscles.
Helps restore mobility to the connective tissue in the body called fascia. Fascia, a tough sheath like substance throughout the body, wraps muscle fibers and muscle tissue into groups. It can become damaged or scarred through a variety of causes including trauma, surgery, poor posture, and repetitive stress. The work itself is typically done with little or no lotion.
Trigger Points basically are tiny knots that develop in a muscle when it is injured or overworked. Active TPS cause ongoing persistent pain, latent TPS are pain free until pressed. Trigger Points have referred pain patterns, meaning where you are feeling the pain is not necessarily where the problem is coming from. Treatments can cause discomfort initially, but much relief later.
Based on neurological laws that explain how the central nervous system initiates and maintains pain response. Applying varying pressure from light to deep working attachment sites of muscles and trigger points on the body that help address the underlying cause of the pain, spasm or tension.
The foundation upon which most modern massage styles have developed; what most people think of when they think of massage. Smooth, gliding strokes and rhythmic kneading, with light to medium pressure to relax tired muscles and reduce stress.
Prenatal massage can help reduce the fatigue, headaches, swelling and edema associated with pregnancy, preparing the body for the stresses of labor and delivery. Sessions are typically done with you lying on your side, or on a prenatal massage pillow or table that will allow you to lie face down. The massage will incorporate light to medium pressure, and different styles such as Swedish, Shiatsu and Reflexology.
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