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Massage Modalities

Acupressure/ Microcurrent Acupuncture

Key points are pressed on the surface of the skin to stimulate the body's natural self-curative abilities. Great for chronic conditions like eczema, lymphedema, acne, digestive problems, etc. Great also to tone wrinkles or help build immunity, blood pressure, or weight loss/gain, etc. No needle approach of acupuncture.

 

Aromatherapy

The use of essential oils extracted from herbs, flowers, resin, woods, & roots are used to aid in relaxation. Blended and added to oils to give its own unique characteristics and benefits for the massage.

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Bamboo Massage

A technique that incorporates bamboo stalks of varying lengths and diameters to provide deep-tissue work. Promotes circulation, sensory nerve  perception, and lymphatic drainage and provides a deep sense of relaxation and well-being.

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Chair Massage

Special equipment allowing for a seated massage fully clothed. Great for spa parties, offices, events, etc.

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Connective & Deep Tissue Massage

Assists in the rehabilitation of chronic muscular pain and past injury as well as reducing inflammation-related pain caused by arthritis and tendinitis.

 

Contrast Therapy

Contrast therapy is a recovery/preventative practice that produces rapid changes in our bodies circulatory system, triggering increased blood circulation throughout. This increase in blood flow is only achieved by transitioning between hot and cold environments. While one or the other is certainly great and beneficial on its own, it is the combination of the two contrasting temperatures that provides the greatest benefit.

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CranioSacral Therapy

CST is a noninvasive, hands-on therapy that aims to enhance the body’s own healing capabilities. This light touch is said to affect the pressure and circulation of cerebrospinal fluid, which is the fluid around the brain and spinal cord. This process is thought to relieve pain and dysfunction.

Practitioners claim that CST can be carried out as a standalone treatment or used in conjunction with medical or other alternative therapies.

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Energy Massage

Emphasis is given to the chakras and the joints, leaving clients feel at peace and at home with themselves. Unblocking energies that create imbalance within the body.

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Guided Imagery

A relaxation system utilizing imagination and thoughts to improve one's physical, emotional, and mental health. Also to stimulate the body's immune system, fight disease, and improve overall health.

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Infant/Pediatric Massage

Instructional Massage to assist parents in creating a strong bond between parent and infant and exposing a young child to the benefits and pleasures of proper touch.

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La Stone Therapy

Stones of all shapes and sizes and varying temperatures are used to elicit physical healing, mental relaxation, and spiritual connection to earth energy. Warm stone encourage exchange of blood and lymph and provide soothing heat for deep tissue. Cold stones aid with inflammation, moving blood out of the area, and balancing male/ female energies.

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Manual Lymph Drainage

A gentle rhythmical technique that cleanses the connective tissue of inflammatory materials and toxins, enhances the activity of the immune system, reduces pain and lowers the activity of the sympathetic nervous system.

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Neuromuscular Therapy
A type of massage that treats muscle and nervous system issues by releasing trigger points and improving circulation. It can help with chronic pain, postural problems, and repetitive motion injuries.
 
Percussion Therapy

Also known as percussion massage, is a type of massage that uses rapid vibrations and pressure to target muscles and soft tissue. It can help with muscle aches, pain, and stiffness, and can also improve flexibility and range of motion.

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Polarity Therapy

A clothes-on, non-invasive system complementing existing modalities with an integrated, hollistic model. Polarity is based on the belief the positive and negative poles exist in every cell. The body is gently manipulated to balance the positive and negative energies.

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Positional Release

An excellent way to release hyper-sensitive tissue easily and quickly. This technique uses the body's nervous system to remind the muscles to relax. It consists of precise positioning and the use of a monitor point to relax the muscle in an effortless way.

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Reflexology

Involves the manipulation of specific reflex areas in the foot, hands, and ears that correspond to other parts of the body. Pressure is applied to the specific zones to stimulate the body organs and to relieve areas of congestion. This method works with the body's energy flow to stimulate self-healing and to maintain balance and physical function. It is also convenient in cases where an area of the body is traumatized or diseased to the extent that direct manipulation isn't appropriate.

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Scar Release Therapy

The simultaneous applications of Dolphin Neurotism microcurrent to each side of visible scars in order to electrically "repolarize" the thickened scar tissue and help manage acute to chronic pain.

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Shiatsu

Similar to acupressure, shiatsu concentrates on unblocking the flow of life energy and restoring balance in the meridians and organs in order to promote self-healing. The treatment brings about a sense of relaxation while stimulating blood and lymphatic flow.

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Sports Massage

Focused and systematic, targeting muscles that are used in a specific sport. It uses various techniques to decrease muscle pain and improve recovery, as well as improve overall range of motion and flexibility to support safe and effective movement. A sports massage is different from a regular massage in that it addresses specific muscles or injury-related areas affected by the activity you’re doing.

 
Stretch Therapy

Customized assisted stretch sessions help increase your muscle flexibility over time and have a protective effect if performed consistently.

 
Swedish Massage

A common practice designed to energize the body by stimulating circulation using basic strokes, manipulating soft tissues of the body.

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Thai Massage

A practitioner uses stretching, pulling, and rocking techniques to attempt to relieve tension, promote relaxation, and improve flexibility and circulation.

Sometimes referred to as assisted yoga, Thai massage is focused on improving the flow of energy throughout your body.

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Trigger Point Therapy

Used to relieve muscular pain and dysfunction through applied pressure to trigger points of referred pain and through stretching exercises. These points are defined as localized areas in which the muscle and connective tissue are highly sensitive to pain when compressed. Pressure on these points can send referred pain to other specific parts of the body.

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