Massage Techniques

Myofascial Release

This is a highly-specialized technique issued by the massage therapist to treat patients with a variety of soft tissue problems. Myofascial Release treats symptoms by releasing the uneven tightness in injured fascia within the muscles.

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Swedish Massage

This common massage technique involves soft, long, kneading strokes, as well as light, rhythmic, tapping strokes, on the topmost layers of muscles. This is also combined with movement of the joints. By relieving muscle tension, Swedish therapy can be both relaxing and energizing.

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Sports Massage

Sports massages use a variety of approaches to help athletes in training - - before, during, and after sporting events. It can also help promote flexibility and prevent injuries . This massage technique involves kneading muscles harder than a regular massage.

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Deep Tissue Massage

During a deep tissue massage, the massage therapist uses slow, deliberate strokes that focus pressure on layers of muscles, tendons, or other tissues deep under your skin. Though less rhythmic than other types of massage, deep tissue massage can be quite therapeutic - - relieving chronic patterns of tension and helping with muscle injuries, such as chronic strains.

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Hot Stone Massage

For this type of massage, the therapist places warmed stones on very specific areas of the body. The stones are used as massage tools and can be temporarily left in place. Used along with other massage techniques, hot stones can be quite soothing and relaxing as they transmit heat deep into the body.

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Cold Stone Massage

Cold stones are critical in stone massage work as they decrease soreness when working on deeper muscles, draw heat away from the body, and help to strengthen on a cellular level. Marble is used for cool stones beacuse it's less dense than the stones and can easily remove heat from the body. Cold marble massage stones are also known for helping to alleviate : anxiety/ depression, PMS, sinusitis, high blood pressure, and fatigue.

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