Different Types of Massage

 

Deep Tissue: releases chronic patterns of tension through deep pressure on contracted areas. It focuses on the deeper layers of muscle tissue.

 

Trigger Point Therapy: Applies concentrated finger pressure to “trigger points” or painful irritated areas in muscles too break the pain-spasm-pain cycle and restore circulation.

 

Acupressure: System of finger pressure massage based on Oriental healing concepts which treat points along energy lines or meridians in order to release blockages and allow energy to flow freely.

 

Swedish Massage: Use of 5 basic massage strokes: petrissage, effleurage, compression, friction and percussion along with joint mobilization.

 

Sports Massage: Sports massage has different forms depending on the intention for the work. Pre-event is a warm-up to prepare athlete for event. Post-event provides a cool down – return body to homeostasis and speed recovery time.

 

Thai Yoga Massage: A form of bodywork which combines a series of assisted stretching, assisted Yoga poses, compression, rocking and point work along energy lines. It is performed fully clothed on the floor on a matt.

 

Reiki: A form of energy work where hands are held over energy centers of the body with the intention for healing to occur where needed.

 

Myofascial Release: Tissue manipulation focused on stretching the connective tissue between all muscles, vessels and organs.