Swedish Massage is a very relaxing and therapeutic style of bodywork. It combines oils or lotion with an array of strokes such as rolling, kneading, and percussion to help the body improve its circulation. The benefits of this type of bodywork are wide-ranging and include relief from aches and pains, decreased stress levels in the body, enhanced mental clarity, improved appearance, and greater flexibility.
Pregnancy Massage is a style of bodywork designed specifically for pregnant women. Pregnancy is a time when a woman's body endures tremendous stress due to dramatic physical and emotional changes. Using various techniques specially developed for the expecting mother, Pregnancy Massage helps release the pain and discomfort experienced throughout pregnancy. The benefits are profound, including emotional support, the relief of joint pain due to extra weight and postural imbalance, and improved breathing and relaxation.
Deep Tissue Massage is a form of bodywork that aims to relieve tension in the deeper layers of tissue in the body. Deep Tissue Massage is a highly effective method for releasing chronic stress areas due to misalignment, repetitive motions, and past lingering injuries. Due to the nature of the deep tissue work, open communication during the session is crucial to make sure you don't get too uncomfortable. Keep in mind that soreness is pretty common after the treatment, and that plenty of water should be ingested to aid with the flushing and removal of toxins that will have been released from the deep tissue during the session.
Synergy Hot Stone Therapy is a style of massage where heated stones are moved around on specific sites on your body to deepen relaxation and promote circulation in your muscles. Muscles that are heated with these stones release tension and stress much more deeply and quickly than with a traditional massage. The overall experience is very relaxing, nurturing, and rejuvenating.
Massaging the sinuses will help sinus pain and congestion by relieving sinus pressure and helping the sinus drain mucus. The gentle pressure and warmth of the hands may also help by increasing blood to the area.
Facial Gua Sha is a gentle form of massage adapted from the traditional Chinese medicine technique using a flat stone with specific strokes to help the skin with its natural healing process. The practice of Gau Sha involves slow, steady strokes that create the appearance of lift, tone, clarity, and brightness in the face both immediately and with results over time.
Just the right amount of pressure on exactly the right spots on the feet and hands is literally relaxing. In other words, stimulating the body to release physical tension throughout the body by massaging the hands and feet helps the mind relax, unwind, and release tension as well.
Cupping-Therapy is an alternative practice dating back to ancient eastern medicine that involves placing cups on the skin to create suction. These cups are made of silicone, plastic and glass. The purpose of cupping is to help relieve pain, inflammation, blood flow, relaxation and as a type of deep tissue massage.