bodywork techniques

Swedish/Relaxation Massage

Swedish Massage is a relaxing, therapeutic massage that combines different styles of strokes to provide ultimate relaxation and stress relief.

The varying techniques used to stimulate the nerves, skin and circulatory system results in a soothing effect throughout your body and mind. 

This is the most common type of massage and good one to try first. 

Deep Tissue Massage

Deep tissue massage is used to relax the deeper layers of muscles with slow, lengthening strokes. 

This modality is used to target specific muscle tension to relieve pain, knots and adhesions, and to improve range of motion by reaching the underlying fascia, and connective tissues around the muscle structure. 

Neuromuscular Massage/Trigger Point Therapy

Neuromuscular, or Trigger Point is a method that engages the relationship between the nervous and muscular systems to treat chronic pain or pain due to soft tissue injuries. 

This type of massage therapy includes applying levels of concentrated pressure on the irritated spot or “knot” of the muscles to release lactic acid from the muscle resulting in increased flood flow and oxygen.

Myofascial Release

Myofascial Release Therapy is an extremely effective hands-on techniques that works by applying gentle, sustained pressure to eliminate pain and restore flexibility and motion to the fascia (connective tissue). 

This therapy will improve tissue health and range of motion by helping to relax contracted muscles, increase circulation and lymphatic drainage, as well as revitalizing your reflexes.

Pregnancy Massage (Pre-natal/Post-natal)

Pregnancy massage assists with your individual pregnancy by increasing energy, reducing fatigue, alleviating muscle aches, improving circulation, and relaxing your body and mind during all trimesters. 

A pregnancy massage helps in making labor and delivery more comfortable and a post natal massage aids in making the tummy firmer, alleviating joint-muscle pain and stress relief.  

Himalayan Salt Stone

Himalayan Salt Stones integrate Eastern medicine, Swedish massage and thermal therapy. These replenishing stones are great tools that will reduce tension, stress, relieve pain and inflammation. 

Himalayan Salt has 84 minerals and nutrients that naturally occur in our bodies and have antimicrobial and antibacterial properties. 

Stimulate circulation, improve sleep and overall sense of well-being with this relaxing massage technique.