Services
Massage sessions can be booked between a minimum of 30 minutes or maximum of 90 minutes.
Sports Massage TherapySpecific techniques are used to increase athletic performance. These techniques help alleviate stress and fatigue that build up in the muscles. Both professional and recreational athletes can benefit greatly from this type of massage.
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Swedish MassageAlso known as classic massage, this type of massage incorporates several different techniques: Effleurage (sliding or gliding), Petrissage (kneading), Tapotement (rhythmic tapping), Friction (cross fiber), Skin Rolling, C-Scooping, and Vibration. It has been clinically shown to reduce pain, increase range of motion and muscle tone, and enhance muscular function.
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Cervical Spine ReleaseYour neck is a complex part of the body composed of seven stacked cervical vertebrae. Any movement affects several vertebrae at the same time. The eyes lead, the head follows and the rest of the body follows the head. Problems most often occur in the upper or lower cervical spine. Releasing the muscles where the head meets the spine (Occipital Muscles) and the muscles at the sides of the neck (Scalene Muscles) increases the range of motion and decreases the pain caused by most common conditions of the head and neck.
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Pregnancy MassageA treatment designed to alleviate many of the associated effects of pregnancy. This includes: pelvic pain, swelling of hands and feet, and back pain. Treatment is tailored to each client, and changes throughout the course of pregnancy. In general relaxing tense muscles, improving circulation and, increasing mobility are some of the common courses of treatment.
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TMJ MassageTMJ is the temporomandibular joint - where the jaw meets the skull. The area is complicated by an articular disc which moves when the jaw opens and closes. Muscular imbalances can cause dysfunction, pain, and often a popping or cracking sound. Specific techniques can be used to correct the imbalances and alleviate pain.
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Joint MobilizationA manual type of movement is performed by the practitioner. It targets synovial joints to increase or maintain the joints’ range of motion. There are five grades of mobilization - each adding more movement to increase the mobility of the joints.
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Postural AssesmentIn an assessment done with the client standing and sitting, the therapist observes the client’s relationship with gravity - the position of the head, shoulders, pelvis, spine, knees, and feet. Sitting for a large part of the day can create imbalances which can lead to rounded shoulders, forward head, and low back pain. An ergonomic assessment by a trained therapist can help you avoid these.
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Movement AnalysisThis analysis can be done visually or with the use of equipment. An efficient analysis consists of observing several key things:
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Chronic PainThere are at least two types of chronic pain: One is due to some form of injury or direct cause. The second does not come from injury and has no apparent cause. In both cases, treatment involves a deep understanding of the client's health history. The best results occur when the client and therapist act as a cohesive team. An awareness and correction of how the client is using his or her body on a daily basis, usually leads to the best results.
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Manual Lymph DrainageA gentle massage intended to encourage the natural drainage of lymph from the tissues. Lymph is the fluid that moves from your tissues into the lymphatic system. Restoring healthy lymph flow can reduce swelling caused by injury or chronic conditions that impede circulation in the extremities.
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