Massage Styles

Swedish Massage: This is the relaxing, stress-reducing type of massage most people think about when they want a massage. Swedish massage includes gliding, kneading, and striking strokes as well as friction strokes, stretching, joint movements, gentle shaking, and rocking. Generally, the massage is full-body and is very relaxing and has therapeutic benefits. Swedish Massage technique can also focus on one area of the body such as the back if that is the client's desire. Swedish Massage sessions are typically 1 hour to 90 minutes, but can be shorter or longer as desired.

Neuromuscular Therapy: Also called NMT or Trigger Point Therapy. NMT is a system of soft tissue manipulation techniques that seek to balance the nervous system with the musculoskeletal system. This is one of the methods I use to help clients experiencing pain and it's very gentle and effective. Stated in simplest terms, I release trigger points in muscles, and help correct muscular imbalances that can cause pain and discomfort. Additionally, NMT uses soft tissue manipulations on tendons and other connective tissue to assist in muscle balance. NMT also addresses nerve pain caused by pressure from soft tissues including muscles, fascia, and tendons. NMT is effective in helping with conditions such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMJD), Back pain, Neck pain, Scoliosis, Sciatica, Fibromyalgia (FMS), and Migraines. More about NMT

Myofascial Release: This technique, while not strictly massage, is another gentle and highly effective technique used by the therapist to help facilitate release of restrictions in your fascia (a widespread connective tissue) that can cause tightness and pain. If you feel that you could relieve your discomfort or pain if you could "just stretch that area" then Myofascial Release could be just what you're looking for. The gentleness of Myofascial Release makes it the treatment of choice for many who suffer from Fibromyalgia, Functional Scoliosis, Lupus, and Myofascial Pain Syndrome.

Pain Relief Massage: This style of Massage is generally used in combination of Massage Techniques such as, Swedish, Neuromuscular Therapy, and Ortho-Bionomy. It helps improve range of motion from head to toe. Most often Pain Relief Massage is focused on the muscles and tissues most often used in daily activity or lack of activity such as sitting in front of a computer all day, standing on your feet for a long period of time or making the same movement everyday. The techniques used included in this style of Massage are very gentle and do not require much pressure helping you move better and feeling very relaxed.

Deep Tissue: Deep Tissue Massage is a term that gets thrown around quite a bit. Deep Tissue Massage is a massage of the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissues of the body. Deep Tissue Massage is used to provide a more therapeutic effect by massaging all layers from superficial (closer to the skin) to deep (closer to the bone). It relaxes the muscles, rids them of built up metabolic waste, and helps release adhesions between muscles and connective tissues. It can also be useful in preventing scar tissue build up from injuries to muscles and connective tissues. NOTE: Deep Tissue Massage is the most incorrectly performed type of massage in the world. Many massage therapists believe (erroneously) that they must use extreme pressure to reach deep tissues. Extreme pressure is not necessary and is likely result in pain to the client. It also has the potential for causing injury. If the pressure being used by the therapist is causing you severe pain, tell them to use less or stop the massage.

Hot Stone Massage: This massage is among the most luxurious of them all. The therapist combines a Swedish or Deep Tissue massage with the healing properties of Hot Stones. The energy and penetrating heat of the stones help tension just melt away as though it had never been there. The stones are used both to perform massage strokes and to bring relaxing warmth to the body. It's been said that one massage stroke with a hot stone is equivalent to ten strokes without the hot stone. Try it, it's wonderful. Hot Stone Massage is available ONLY during in-office massage sessions. Hot Stone Massage is also available for Couple's Massage. Buy a Hot Stone Massage Gift Certificate

Pregnancy Massage: Pregnancy massage has gained tremendous popularity by helping the mother-to-be remain comfortable during her pregnancy and in many cases have an easier delivery. Pregnancy massage relieves muscle spasms and cramps associated with the stress of extra weight bearing and physical changes that occur during pregnancy. It also reduces stress and teaches the mother to relax. Relaxation is one of the keys to labor and delivery. The gestation process is enhanced through increasing blood circulation, lymph circulation, reducing edema, increasing cellular respiration. Pregnancy massage also provides emotional support and physical nurturing which may be passed on to the baby. Pregnancy massage also assists in reducing the stress in the weight bearing joints and the muscles, helping to enhance breathing capacity which is needed during labor and delivery.

Natural Reflex Therapy (NRT): NRT is a unique blending of reflexive therapy approaches including Ortho-Bionomy, Positional Release, Reflexology, and Chapman's Neurolymphatic Reflexes. NRT helps reduce pain and dysfunction by gently stimulating specific reflex points on the body and feet and safely moving bones, muscles, and joints into reflex positions. NRT is effective in helping a wide variety of conditions from sports injuries to headaches, scoliosis, whiplash, carpal tunnel syndrome, sciatica, and much more. NRT sessions provide needed relief from pain and stress, are relaxing, and are usually done with the client fully clothed.

Corporate Chair Massage: Chair massage, or Seated massage, is performed while the client remains fully clothed and seated in a specially designed massage chair. The massage chair allow the Massage Therapist to massage the client's head, neck, back, and arms in a typical 10-15 minute session. The high portability of the massage chair and the fact that client's are fully clothed means that massage sessions can be completed nearly anywhere.

Couples Hot Stone Massage: If the Hot Stone Massage alone wasn't already an awesome Massage! Do the Hot Stone Massage as a Couple and it makes it more amazing! You get an awesome Therapeutic Massage with the Hot Stones added to the mix! It sounds relaxing already! You should try it!

Ortho-Bionomy: Ortho-Bionomy is a non-invasive, gentle form of bodywork based on the work of Osteopathic physician Arthur Lincoln Pauls. It is very effective in pain management and relief, correcting structural imbalances, and helping relieve chronic stress. Ortho-Bionomy works by engaging the body's own corrective reflexes within the neuromuscular system using gentle movements to positions of ease, and light compression of joints. Ortho-Bionomy may be used alone or incorporated into a more traditional massage. I've found it to be quite effective, safe, and relaxing. For more information about Ortho-Bionomy

Couple's Massage: This special arrangement allows a couple to receive their massages at the same time, in the same room with two massage therapists. The massage may actually be any type of massage such as Swedish, Deep Tissue, or even Hot Stone. You could even mix and match. Couple's massage is a great way to share the power and benefits of massage. Couple's massage does take some notice since I need to coordinate more than one therapist, but it's worth it!! Buy a 1 Hour Couple's Massage Gift Certificate or Buy a 1 1/2 Hour Couple's Massage Gift Certificate. Credit Card required to hold appointment. You can schedule for Incall or Outcall Couples Massage. For pricing click here------->Couples Massage Rates!

Medical Massage: In Medical Massage the Medical Massage Therapist treats specific muscular and connective tissue problems with techniques directed at achieving favorable client outcomes under the supervision and written orders of the client's physician. More simply stated, the Medical Massage Therapist is a massage therapist with advanced training in the assessment of soft tissue dysfunction and treatment.

Trigger Point Therapy: This type of therapy targets the sore, irritable, tight spots in muscles called trigger points. These trigger points can cause the whole muscle to be tight and painful, or even restrict movement in a joint. They can also "refer" pain to areas elsewhere in the body. In Trigger Point Therapy the Massage Therapist carefully seeks out the trigger points in muscles and uses specific compression techniques which allow the trigger points to release. This technique is often employed as part of NMT or Deep Tissue procedures and is a great method for relieving muscular pain and tension.

Four Hand Massage: Just imagine the Four Hands of TWO Massage Therapists giving you a massage at the same time! Swedish, Deep Tissue, and even Trigger Point Therapy combine to give you two hours of therapy in just one hour. It really feels great! Four Hand Massage does take some notice since I need to coordinate more than one therapist, but it's worth it!! Buy a Four Hand Massage Gift Certificate