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Swedish is a very light pressure massage using five styles of long, flowing strokes to massage. The five basic strokes are effleurage (sliding or gliding), petrissage (kneading), tapotement (rhythmic tapping), friction (cross fiber) and vibration/shaking. Swedish massage has shown to be helpful in reducing pain, joint stiffness, and improving function in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee over a period of eight weeks. It has also been shown to be helpful in individuals with poor circulation.

Deep tissue massage uses a medium to firm pressure designed to relieve severe tension in the muscle and the connective tissue or fascia. This type of massage focuses on the muscles located below the surface of the top muscles. Deep tissue massage is often recommended for individuals who experience consistent pain, and are involved in heavy physical activity. 

Sports massage is designed to improve sports performance, boost flexibility and handle injuries or potential injuries. This type of massage is geared towards athletes of every kind from world-class professionals to weekend joggers. As every sport and athlete are different, a sports massage is specific to the individual, focused n on areas of the body that are overused and stressed from repetitive and aggressive movements. 

Experience the warmth of heated stones while receiving a full body massage. The direct heat of the stones relaxes muscles, allowing the therapist access to deeper muscles layers.  The hot stones also expand blood vessels, which encourage blood flow throughout the body, as well as providing a sedative effect that can relieve chronic pain, reduce stress and promote deep relaxation. 

Massage therapy during pregnancy is a wonderful complementary choice for prenatal care. It is a healthy way to reduce stress and promote overall wellness. Massage relieves many of the normal discomforts experienced during pregnancy, such as backaches, stiff neck, leg cramps, headaches and swelling. In addition, massage for pregnant women reduces stress on weight-bearing joints, encourages blood and lymph circulation, helps to relax nervous tension, aids in better sleep, and can help relieve depression or anxiety caused by hormonal changes.

Myofascial release is a whole-body treatment where sustained pressure and movement is utilized to release those restrictions and restore motion in the connective tissue continuum, otherwise known as fascia.  Within myofascial release a layer-by-layer approach is used starting superficial; slowly progressing into the deeper layers of the body. Our integrated approach to myofascial release uses a multitude of myofascial release techniques and movements to help promote overall health and restore the body.

Please note that myofascial release sessions are performed directly on the skin without any oils or creams. Individuals should wear workout attire to their session as you will be moving throughout your treatment. This allows the therapist to accurately detect fascial restrictions and apply an appropriate amount of sustained pressure to facilitate the release of those restrictions. For this reason, it is important you wear the requested attire.  For the men, it is requested they wear shorts. For the women, it is requested the wear shorts and a sports bra. (If uncomfortable wear a tank top.) This attire will help the therapist have access to the connective tissues.