Massage Therapy is a form of soft tissue manipulations that uses compression and traction for therapeutic, palliative, self-care and recreational purposes. Massage has been practiced for thousands of years all across the globe. In ancient times, countries like China, India, Egypt, Persia, Japan, Greece, Italy and the Americas used a combination of herbal remedies, baths and massage to heal ill patients. The 17th century introduced the modern era which gave rise to new medical systems. These new systems included discoveries within the last 200 years in anatomy, physiology and chemistry. As a result, physicians started creating their own systems and many of them included massage. Pehr Henrik Ling created the Ling system which is now known as Swedish massage.
Swedish Massage is also known as classic massage which includes a combination of techniques like effleurage, petrissage, friction, compression, tapotement and vibration. These techniques and their variations are sequenced in a way that relaxes the body to improve overall health.
- Stress Management (Chronic/acute)
- Improves Circulation
- Improves Sleep
- Aides in Depression
- Improves Cognitive Abilities
- Boosts Immune System
Deep Tissue Massage involves firm pressure coupled with slow strokes to target deeper muscle layers and their connective tissue.
- Speed up Healing
- Increases Circulation
- Relieves Chronic Stress
Pregnancy Massage is a great way to complement prenatal care and postpartum healing. Pregnancy massage can ease aches and pains that come with the beautiful journey of creating life.
Relief from:
- Rib and Back Pain
- Hip and Pelvic Pain
- Restless Leg
- Edema
Promotes:
- Increased Circulation to the Uterus
- Stress Management
Sports Massage targets specific areas to promote healing and/or relief of tightness for athletes in their respective sport.
- Increases ROM/Mobility
- Relieves Musculoskeletal Pain
- Decreases Cramping
- Assists the Body in Eliminating Exercise-induced Waste Products
- Decreases Recovery Time Between Workouts
Contraindications
- DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis)
- Supine Hypotensive Syndrome
- Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
- Preeclampsia
- Placenta Previa
- Contagious Disease
- Widespread Infection
- Recently Injured Areas
- Acutely Inflamed Areas
- Endangerment Sites
- Areas That Have Medicated Transdermal Patches, Chemotherapy Ports, Pacemakers or Other Medical Devices
- Lumps, Lesions, Suspicious Mole, Localized Rash Enlarged Lymph Nodes
30 MINUTES (GYM)
SPORTS / PASSIVE STRETCHING MASSAGE $65
