MASSAGE TREATMENTS AVAILABLE
Swedish Massage uses a system of long strokes, kneading and friction
techniques on the more superficial layers of the muscles, combined with
active and passive movements of the joints. Used primarily for a full body
session: promotes general relaxation, improves circulation and range of
motion, relieves muscle tension.
This type of massage manipulates each part of the body based on a technique
set down by Per Henrik Ling in 1812. There are five basic movements; long
gliding strokes; kneading of individual muscles; a percussive , tapping
movement designed to stimulate the nervous system; a rolling movement of
the fingers; and vibration of the body. Natural, enriched, special formula
massage oil beneficial to the skin is used to aid smoothness and gliding
of strokes.
Deep Muscle - Connective Tissue Massage, as the name implies,
releases the chronic patterns of tension in the body through slow strokes
and deep finger pressure on contracted areas, either following or going
across the grain of the muscles, tendons and fascia. Can be used for specific
work or full body.
Trigger Point Therapy - Myotherapy - Neuromuscular Therapy applies
concentrated finger pressure to "Trigger Points" - painful irritated
areas in muscles - in order to break the cycle of spasm and pain. Often
used to deal with pain.
Shiatsu and Acupressure are Oriental-based systems of finger pressure
massage which treat special points along acupuncture "meridians"
- the invisible channels of energy flow in the body. Blocked energy along
these meridians can cause physical discomforts, so the aim is to release
the blocks and rebalance the energy flow. Full body or specific work.
One of the traditional Japanese massage techniques, it was developed
from the ancient Chinese acupressure which is based on acupuncture. Treatments
originating in the Far East are generally always considering the energy
pathways of the body referred to as meridians, mainly parted into six passive
and six active chief groups relating to particular organs and interactive
energy flow. Shiatsu uses hand manipulation to exert gentle to strong, deep
pressure on "trigger" points along the meridians to stimulate,
calm and/or harmonize the functions of the body and mind, promoting-and
resulting in-relaxation and reduction of stress. Shiatsu balances the body's
energy flow and eliminates possible exiting energy blockages by manipulation
of the pressure points along the meridians.
Reflexology -Foot - Hand - Body (Zone Therapy) uses similar principles,
although it's organized around a system of points on the hands and feet
that are thought to correspond, or "reflex" to all areas of the
body. Specific with full body effects.
Early Chinese healers subscribe to theory that the feet are the body's
computer- so to speak-, that all energy paths which run through the body
converge in the feet, with each organ of the body represented by a corresponding
reflex point. Reflexology uses pressure, rubbing, pulling, and massaging
the proper points of the feet and ankles to release blockages and help re-establish
energy flows and thus the health of the corresponding organ.
Kinesiology the science dealing with the interrelationship of physiological
processes and body anatomy in respect to movement is used in addition where
indicated, to complement the proper energy flow to achieve a feeling of
well being and aliveness.
Sports Massage alleviates pain and brings relief to tired or aching
body parts. It is particularly useful in relieving or reducing the possibility
of cramps and muscle spasms in dancers and athletes.
This therapy is a very deep penetrating massage especially for the active
person. Whatever activity you may participate in, jogging, tennis, swimming,
cycling, golf, riding, etc.; if you use your body demandingly this is the
massage for you, The Athletic Massage differs from other massages in that
it concentrates on all muscle groups but particularly the muscles primarily
used in your sport. This has therapeutic benefits for the athlete who might
be suffering from anything from tennis elbow to joggers heel.
Athletic Massage has been traced back to the Roman empire, where the
athletes who participated in sports and the gladiators who engaged in physical
combat would have a soothing massage after a long day of strenuous activity.
To this day, the theory of working the whole body with deep penetrating
strokes and concentrated strokes to the muscle groups, stimulating and loosening
the muscles and using therapeutic treatment in problem areas, has kept top
professional athletes in fine tune.
Meridian Therapy - Acupoints.....The meridian system may be thought
of as a radio network in which the acupuncture points are transmitters and
the vital organs, receivers. The meridians are the invisible, intangible
lines along which messages are sent from the acupuncture points to various
parts of the body. The message is sent by the insertion of needles, electrical
stimulation, or helium neon lazer into the acupuncture points to increase
or decrease activity. The Chinese discovered and observed that in some points,
the way in which the needle was inserted determined whether it's effect
would be sedation or stimulation.
DEEP FASCIA MANIPULATION
Deep tissue therapy goes below the superficial layers of tissue muscles
to the deep muscles and tendons where the structural problems originate.
Through manipulation of these muscles and ligaments, they are brought back
to their true alignment. This not only relieves nerve pressure, restriction
of movement, fatigue and painful muscles, it also brings the posture into
a natural stance so that proper breathing can occur. Swelling and pains
of arthritis are considerably lessened. Correction of Scoliosis (abnormal
curvature) of the spine can be aided due to the realignment of the muscles
that pull the spine out of its natural structural pattern, and circulation
throughout the body is increased. Painful "knots" from tension
which form in the neck and shoulders are released.
Although much can be accomplished in one session, a series of five to
ten treatments is recommended depending on the individual problem.
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