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Swedish Massage
Swedish Massage uses a system of long strokes,
kneading, and friction, percussive and vibration
techniques on the more superficial layers of muscles,
combined with active and passive movements of the joints.
It is used primarily for full-body sessions and promotes
general relaxation, improves blood circulation and range
of motion, and relieves muscle tension. Swedish is the
most common type of massage.
Neuromuscular Therapy
Neuromuscular Therapy applies concentrated finger
pressure to "trigger points" (painful irritated areas in
muscles) to break cycles of spasm and pain.
Deep Tissue
Deep Tissue releases the chronic patterns of tension
in the body through slow strokes and deep finger pressure
on the contracted areas, either following or going across
the grain of muscles, tendons and fascia. It is called
deep tissue because it also focuses on the deeper layers
of muscle tissue.
Reflexology
Reflexology, also referred to as zone therapy, is
organized around a system of points on the hands and feet
that are thought to correspond, or "reflex," to all areas
of the body. Though the massage is specific to an area, it
is intended to affect the whole body.
Sports Massage
Sports Massage is therapy focusing on muscle systems
relevant to a particular sport.
On-site Massage
On-site Massage, also known as chair massage or
corporate massage, is administered while the client is
clothed and seated in a specially designed chair. These
chairs most often slope forward allowing access to the
large muscles of the back. On-site massage usually lasts
between 15 and 30 minutes and is intended to relax and
improve circulation. |