Massage Therapy

SWEDISH: Generally regarded as the most common form of massage, Swedish massage involves a combination of five basic strokes and concentrates on the muscles and connective tissues of the body for improved circulation, relaxation, pain relief, and overall health maintenance and wellbeing.

DEEP-TISSUE:
Deep-tissue massage utilizes slow strokes, direct pressure or friction applied across the grain of the muscles with the fingers, thumbs or elbows. Deep-tissue massage works deeply into the muscles and connective tissue to release chronic aches and pains; its purpose is to reach the fascia beneath the surface muscles.

REFLEXOLOGY:
This technique is based on a system of points on the hands, feet and ears that correspond, or "reflex," to other areas of the body. Applying appropriate pressure to these points stimulates the flow of energy, thus helping to relieve pain or blockages throughout the entire body. Reflexology is also used to ease stress and promote relaxation.

CRANIOL SACRAL:
Craniol Sacral therapy is a gentle, hands-on approach to bodywork. It deals with the bones of the head, spinal column, sacrum and the underlying structures. The main objective of the work is to find restrictions and/or compressions in these areas and use specifically designed techniques to release these areas.

PREGNANCY: Pregnancy massage uses gentle techniques to help alleviate some of the ailments associated with pregnancy, including lower back, neck and shoulder pain; fatigue; joint tenderness and stretch marks. Pregnancy massage can help improve circulation, promote stress reduction and relaxation, and much more.