Massage Therapy is a great way to relieve stress and heal the body from the within. There are various types of massage modalities that cater to the specific needs of comfort you require. It is best to speak with your Licensed Massage Therapist to see what type of massage therapy session is best suited for you.
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Swedish Massage is probably the most common massage. It is relaxing with commonly a light-to-medium pressure during the massage session. Most salons will have this modality as a requirement.
Deep Tissue is used to manipulate the deep tissue. This technique is moderate-to-hard pressure. Therapist use elbows, knuckles, forearms and fingers to penetrate deeper into the muscle to help with tension release. Trigger Point is another technique that is commonly used and paired with deep tissue work. Massage therapists find specific points on the body that may trigger a referral response in other areas of the body. Clearing the blockages along these pathways will help to elicit a more profound release. Prenatal/Pregnancy Massage incorporates basic massage techniques while the client is positioned on her side or with correct cushions. This positioning is also helpful when dealing with individuals who cannot lie face down on our tables, such as with surgery, discomfort or injury. Special Populations massage is applied to the disabled, geriatric and other populations who require unique consideration. Sports Massage is another technique that is gaining popularity. This massage helps to treat neuromuscular coordination, muscle tension, muscle injury and tissue dysfunction. This massage incorporates stretching, deep tissue and site specific. |