Swedish Massage is a very relaxing and therapeutic style of bodywork. It combines oils or lotion with an array of strokes such as rolling, kneading, and percussion to help the body improve its circulation. The benefits of this type of bodywork are wide-ranging and include relief from aches and pains, decreased stress levels in the body, enhanced mental clarity, improved appearance, and greater flexibility.
Deep Tissue Massage is a form of bodywork that aims to relieve tension in the deeper layers of tissue in the body. Deep Tissue Massage is a highly effective method for releasing chronic stress areas due to misalignment, repetitive motions, and past lingering injuries. Due to the nature of the deep tissue work, open communication during the session is crucial to make sure you don't get too uncomfortable. Keep in mind that soreness is pretty common after the treatment, and that plenty of water should be ingested to aid with the flushing and removal of toxins that will have been released from the deep tissue during the session.
Contemporary Chinese Cupping is a therapy that utilizes negative pressure (suction) to affect change in muscle tissue. Instead of pushing down into the muscle tissue as in Swedish or deep tissue massage, the use of suction pulls up and allows for increased blood flow. Â After applying a layer of oil, 100% silicone cups are pressed onto the skin and suction occurs. Â By using the silicone cups instead of traditional Chinese medicine glass cups, the therapist can vary the amount of negative pressure to fit the comfort level of the client and also achieve a therapeutic effect. Cupping can produce markings on the skin from the blood rising closer to the surface. These markings will fade over time and generally last anywhere from 24 hours to 2 weeks depending on the client. Cupping is often a great alternative to deep tissue massage for clients that are uncomfortable with deeper pressure or for medical reasons cannot have a deep tissue massage. Â The therapist can also place the cups directly over the spine where traditional massage cannot. Â
Migraine Miracle® by Kelly Lott is a Cold Stone Treatment specifically designed to target a migraine headache as it starts to form and shut down the blood vessels before the headache become dibilitating. Migraine Miracle® is a treatment protocol that utilizes trigger point therapy, aromatherapy, and cold stone therapy. This treatment usually lasts between 30-45 minutes.
If you are a migraine sufferer, contact me as soon as a headache starts to surface. This treatment can be done in my office or at your location. The sooner we can apply the treatment, the sooner you can get back to your life.
Chair massage is a popular way of relieving stress and releasing tension right in your home or workplace. You receive your massage in a specialized ergonomic chair which I bring to your location. In addition to the usual health benefits of massage, another benefit of chair massage is that it is done over the clothing. With seated massage, you can avoid the discomfort and awkwardness that you may feel in disrobing for a traditional massage. Also, chair massage sessions are usually shorter than traditional massage, making it convenient enough to fit into your busy schedule.
Sports Massage is a type of massage designed for highly active people who engage in athletics. Engaging in sports is harsh on the body and can often lead to injuries in both the short and long term. Sports Massage enhances performance and prolongs a sports career by helping to prevent injury, reduce pains and swelling in the body, relax the mind, increase flexibility, and dramatically improve recovery rates. Sports Massage is also highly effective in aiding the rapid recovery of an athlete from an injury by encouraging greater kinesthetic awareness and in turn promoting the body's natural immune function.