The Art of... Massage
Deep Tissue Massage
This rigorous massage relieves pain and releases chronic patterns of tension in the body through slow strokes and deep focused pressure. Feel your body sigh in relief as tension bound within muscles is unraveled at the hands of our skilled therapist. Session generally includes moist heat treatment. (Head, neck, shoulders, back extremities included based on individual needs.)
European Massage
A blend of Swedish and Deep Tissue massage with more focus on areas that need deeper and penetrating treatment, yet with the nurturing & soothing aspects of Swedish massage for an overall individually designed treatment.
Master Medical Massage
A specialized form of massage therapy that has a medical foundation and specific protocols to address pain related complaints. Master Medical Massage is results orientated release work that usually shows marked reduction of soft tissue pathologies and symptons in one to three treatments and the potential to be asymptomatic with six to ten treatments.
There is a noticeable faster healing time with master medical massage. These protocols many times address problems that are underlying and/or are causative to pain often missed with other approaches.
Amma Therapy Massage
Oriental Acupressure massage technique which balances the body’s energy, reduces tension and relieves the negative effects of everyday stress. Ideal for the massage-shy, who are welcome to wear a sweat suit, or even a T-shirt and shorts.
La Stone Therapy
Stone massage uses hot, moist river rocks in conjunction with hand strokes. The firmness and heat of the rocks allows for deeper muscle penetration.
Prenatal Massage
Specialized massage to relieve headaches, backaches, insomnia due to leg cramps, swelling and sciatic pain, so that you can feel your best during this special time of your life.
Reflexology Foot Massage
A timeless art with origins tracing back to ancient Egypt, India and Asia. Pressure points of the feet, corresponding to organs of the body, are massaged to relieve stress & release blocked energy. A deeply relaxing experience.
Scalp Massage
A slow rhythmic massage to the scalp, stimulating pressure points on the head and face to relieve stress and fatigue. (Can be added to any massage)
Warm Bamboo Massage
calm and energizing - physically, mentally and spiritually
Bamboo Massage is an innovative way to provide Swedish or Deep Tissue Massage using heated bamboo to roll and knead the tissue to create an extreme sensation of relaxation and well-being. Bamboo Massage is also used as a powerful preventive therapy against modern-day stress and to aid relief from many physical and emotional problems.
A-shiatsu
Oriental Bar Therapy
A barefoot massage technique using massage oils and deep compression effleurage to glide over the body. Gravitational force is combined with specific movements to bring about a structural change in chronic soft tissue damage.
Bars over the head are used by the practitioner for support and balance. Your therapeutic a-shiatsu session will provide deep relaxation and stimulate the lymphatic system of the body.
