Massage

Deep Tissue Massage uses slow firm pressure directed at the deep layers of the muscles where tissue has been damaged. Deep Tissue Massage helps to lengthen shortened muscle fibers, breaking up thickened areas and helping the tissue regain proper elasticity. Deep Tissue Massage is also effective for breaking down scar tissue and muscles adhesions even on injuries that have accurred  many years ago. Proper blood and oxygen flow is brought back to the tight muscles. The toxins that have been stored in those muscles are helped release. 

Swedish Massage uses knead and friction firmly or lightly glide over muscles tissue. Swedish Massage is applied to the superficial layers of the muscles. This techniques stimulates the circulatory system by returning blood flow to the heart as well as the lymphatic system by flushing out wastes and toxic. 

Is a bare foot massage option for anyone looking for an extremely beneficial and relaxing deep tissue massage. People with ongoing of back and lower back pain should consider the benefits of walking. Ashiatsu is aimed at the deeper tissue structures of the muscle and fascia, also called connective tissue. The pressure will generally be more intense than a relaxation massage. For some back conditions, walking will aggravate or cause too much pain to be bearable.  

Cranial Sacral Massage is a gentle, noninvasive form of bodywork that addresses the bones of the head, Spinal column and sacrum. The goal is to release compression in those areas which alleviates stress and pain. Cranial Sacral Massage is to restore the natural position of the bones and can decrease stress from Chronic injuries as well as provide relief from migraine headaches, neck and back pain, temporomandibular join disorder and more. 

Myofascial Release is applied on the fascia or connective tissue of the muscles. When connective tissue is tight, underlying structures of the body are pulled, therefore adversely affecting posture and causing pain and tension. Myofascial Release is extremely effective for helping with postural issues, speeding healing, increasing blood circulation, restoring elasticity to muscles, and decreasing pain and tension. 

Massages are generally safe when you pregnant as long as your practitioner give an  ok. Also, make sure you communicate with your massage therapist your current health information. Regular prenatal massages will help you relax, relieve insomnia, joint pain, neck and back pain, leg cramping and sciatica. It can be reduce swelling in your feet and hands. Massage may also lift depression without using medication.  

 Relieving back, neck and shoulder pain

Sciatica pain

Frozen shoulder
Boosting Immune System
Reducing Anxiety
Lowering Blood Pressure
Treating Migraines headache
Decreasing Carpal Tunnel Symptoms
Alleviating Side Effects of Cancer
Reduces Spasms and Cramping
Increase Joint Flexibility
Increase Circulation of Blood and Lymph Systems
Relaxes and Softens injured and overused muscles
Improves Range of Motion and Decrease Discomfort
Reduce and Realign Scar Tissue

Experts estimate that 80 to 90% of disease is stress-related. Massage and body work is there to combat that frightening number by helping us remember what it means to relax. Massage can be good for your health and it can also provide a integration of body and mind by producing a meditative state or heightened awareness of living in the present moment. Massage can provide emotional and spiritual balance, bringing with it true relaxation and peace. The physical changes massage brings to your body can have a positive effect in many areas of your life

There are several contraindications for receiving a massage. If you have any of the following conditions, you should not get a massage:

• Fever
• Any type of infectious disease
• Systemic infections
• Severe cold
• Fracture, bleeding, burns or other acute injury
• Liver and kidney diseases
• Blood clot
• Pregnancy-induced diabetes, toxemia, preeclampsia/eclampsia
• High blood pressure (unless under control with medication)
• Heart disease
• Cancer >
• Open skin lesions or sores (therapist may work around them if localized