A relaxing Swedish massage is often a baseline for clients. In a general Swedish massage, your session may start with broad, flowing strokes that will help calm your nervous system and relax exterior muscle tension. As your body becomes relaxed, pressure will gradually be increased to relax specific areas and relieve areas of muscular tension. Often, a light oil or lotion is used to allow your muscles to be massaged without causing excessive friction to the skin. The oil also helps hydrate your skin. You should communicate immediately if you feel any discomfort so that another approach may be taken. Massage and bodywork are most effective when your body is not resisting.
Deep Tissue Massage
“After two motor vehicle accidents and a lot of cervical, muscular and soft tissue injury and pain, I started massage therapy on a weekly or bimonthly basis. I made significant progress over a 2-3-year period. My spine was better aligned and my muscle trigger points were less tender and reactive. My activity tolerance had gradually improved. Deep tissue massage worked to reach and release the deep muscle scar tissue and soft tissue. Slowly I was able to tolerate and recondition. I learned about proper positioning as well as spine and pelvic alignment. Retraining the muscles and nerves was 75 percent of the battle. The massage also improved my circulation and decreased my stress levels. I was able to decrease the amount of medications needed for pain, muscle spasms, and sleep. I also was able to virtually eliminate the chiropractor visits. (below)
Infrared Blanket Therapy~Do you ache, have inflammation, have chronic pain or stress, want to make your immune system stronger, or just want to relax? We need to relax more than ever right now. Do you want to use the gym sauna without joining the gym? Try infrared sauna therapy! Start a new adventure in relaxation.Try a single session, pair with a massage, or become a sauna relaxer on a regular basis. Start with a 30-minute session to start and build up as you figure out how hot and how long is right for you. Lots of purchasing types from single sessions to packages of sessions. So best to go in and schedule and all the options will come up.