| Swedish Massage Services: This involves the use of hands, forearms, or elbows to manipulate the superficial layers of the muscles to improve mental and physical health. Active or passive movement of the joints may also be part of the massage. The benefitsBackMassage of Swedish massage include increased blood circulation, mental and physical relaxation, decreased stress and muscle tension, and improved range of motion. |  |
| Deep Tissue Massage Services: This type of massage is aimed at the deeper tissue structures of the muscles and fascia, also called connective tissue. Deep tissue massage uses many of the same movements and techniques as Swedish massage, but the pressure will generally be more intense. It is also a more focused type of massage, as the therapist works to release chronic muscle tension or knots (also known as “adhesions”). |  |
| Trigger Point Therapy Services: A trigger point is a hyper-irritable spot that is painful. It is called a trigger point because it “triggers” a painful response. But a trigger point is more than a tender module. It affects not only the muscle where the trigger point located, but also causes “referred pain” in tissues supplied by nerves. Trigger points are located in a taut band of muscle fibers. The trigger point is the most tender point in the band. The therapist will locate and deactivate them using finger pressure. One technique is to pick up the muscle fibers in a pincer grip. |  |
| Connective Tissue Massage Services: Connective tissue massage aims to affect the deeper tissue structure of the fascia and muscles, tissues that surround, protect, and support all the other structures in the body. Deep connective tissue massage is effective in treating conditions like neck pain, low back pain, whiplash, etc. This technique provides relief from symptoms of disorders affecting the neuro-musculo-skeletal system by releasing restrictions within the myofascial network. It also helps to break up and eliminate scar tissue. |  |
| Prenatal Massage Services: According to the American Pregnancy Association, “Prenatal massage therapy can be a very instrumental ingredient in women’s prenatal care and should be given careful consideration.” Prenatal massage can be an effective tool in reducing back and joint pain, and improving circulation. It can also help in reducing edema (swelling of the joints during pregnancy), muscle tension and headaches, as well as the stress and anxiety that often accompany pregnancy. |  |