Massage Therapy

Hot Stone Therapy
Varying sizes of water-heated basalt stones are placed on key points on the body. The stones are then used to give deep massage; this gives great sensations of comfort and warmth. The direct heat relaxes muscles, allowing massage of the greater intensity than with regular massage.

Reflexology
Reflexology is a specific massage technique on precise points on the feet and hands. This technique enables the body to restore balance to promote healing.

The reported benefits of reflexology are:

• Stress reduction, profound relaxation
• Pain reduction, such as in the neck, shoulders, lower back & jaw
• Improved circulation - better oxygen and nutrient supply to every cell in the body
• Detoxification, improved organ and gland function
• Prevention - by reducing accumulated stress before health challenges develop

Pre Natal Massage

Benefits of Pre Natal Massage include:
• Tranquil relaxation and reduce stress.
• Relief from muscle cramps, spasms, and myofascial pain, especially in the lower back, neck, hips, and legs.
• Increase in blood and lymph circulation, which can reduce swelling.
• Reduces stress on weight-bearing joints.
• Improves outcome of labor and eases labor pain.
• Enhances the pliability of skin and underlying tissues.
• Provides support for the new mother with physical and emotional strains of mothering.

Deep Tissue Massage

Deep tissue massage is a type of massage therapy that focuses on realigning deeper layers of muscles and connective tissue.

It is especially helpful for chronically tense and contracted areas such as stiff necks, low back tightness, and sore shoulders.

Some of the same strokes are used as classic massage therapy, but the movement is slower and the pressure is deeper and concentrated on areas of tension and pain.

Swedish Massage:

Swedish massage focuses mainly on relaxation through the use of soft gentle movements that include long flowing strokes, kneading, friction and joint movements.

Neuromuscular Therapy:

Neuromuscular Therapy is a specific application of techniques designed to locate trigger points in soft tissue that refer pain. Through the use of trigger point release therapy techniques, soft tissue manipulation and massage normal muscle function is facilitated.

Benefits of Massage Therapy:

 Reduces stress and anxiety
 Increases relaxation
 Increases blood circulation and lymph function
 Decreases muscle tension and pain
 Improves joint range of motion
 Increases awareness of your mind-body connection

 CranioSacral Therapy:

CranioSacral Therapy is a subtle, gentle method of detection and correction that encourages your own natural healing mechanisms to dissipate the negative effects of stress on your central nervous system. The craniosacral practitioner monitors the rhythm of the craniosacral system to detect restrictions and imbalances. The craniosacral practitioner then uses delicate manual techniques to release problem areas and relieve undue pressure on the brain and spinal cord. The result is a central nervous system free of restrictions, and a body that is able to return to its greatest level of performance.