some of the Types of Massage we offer
TRADITIONAL THAI MASSAGE
Thai massage works your entire body. It's one of the most invigorating types of massages, as our Massage Therapist rigorously manipulates your body, moving it into yoga-like stretches. (It's sometimes referred to as "Yoga for the lazy".) She uses every part of her body—hands, knees, legs, and feet—to not only stretch you but also apply pressure on your muscles and loosen your joints. You might even get walked on! This type of massage is both energizing and, at times, relaxing.
Best for: Improving energy, increased flexibility, overall health and well-being
Thai massage works your entire body. It's one of the most invigorating types of massages, as our Massage Therapist rigorously manipulates your body, moving it into yoga-like stretches. (It's sometimes referred to as "Yoga for the lazy".) She uses every part of her body—hands, knees, legs, and feet—to not only stretch you but also apply pressure on your muscles and loosen your joints. You might even get walked on! This type of massage is both energizing and, at times, relaxing.
Best for: Improving energy, increased flexibility, overall health and well-being
DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE
As the name suggests, deep tissue massage applies deep pressure onto specific trouble points. It feels very much like someone is torturing you on purpose by pushing into your knotted muscle, and the massage can leave you feeling sore. It's not just more pressure all over your body, however (which would be true torture), it's very specific, methodical treatment.
Deep Tissue is a very specific massage treatment in which our Massage Therapist uses knuckles and elbow's to "strip out" muscle tissue as far down to the bone as possible. Sound invasive? It is! It is definitely not for everyone. However there are millions of people out there that would never have their treatment any other way. This modality can be helpful to the following people: athletes who are considerably harder on their bodies than the average person, people who are undergoing physical therapy to aid in the breakdown process of scar tissue, (AFTER PROPER HEALING FROM THE INJURY HAS OCCURED), or anyone who has very dense tissue and thus responds better to the work.
...It is very important to ALWAYS speak up and let our Massage Therapist know if you need the pressure to be corrected, (i.e. if you need them to lighten up because it is too deep, or to apply more because it is not deep enough). Most everyone needs more pressure in some areas and less in others. This occurs because muscle tissue that contains Trigger Points is more sensitive to pressure and can be tender to the touch.
This is not the kind of massage to ask for if you expect to feel relaxed during the therapy, and afterwards you might feel sore for a couple of days.
Best for: Treating stiff, painful trouble spots like the shoulder and neck.
As the name suggests, deep tissue massage applies deep pressure onto specific trouble points. It feels very much like someone is torturing you on purpose by pushing into your knotted muscle, and the massage can leave you feeling sore. It's not just more pressure all over your body, however (which would be true torture), it's very specific, methodical treatment.
Deep Tissue is a very specific massage treatment in which our Massage Therapist uses knuckles and elbow's to "strip out" muscle tissue as far down to the bone as possible. Sound invasive? It is! It is definitely not for everyone. However there are millions of people out there that would never have their treatment any other way. This modality can be helpful to the following people: athletes who are considerably harder on their bodies than the average person, people who are undergoing physical therapy to aid in the breakdown process of scar tissue, (AFTER PROPER HEALING FROM THE INJURY HAS OCCURED), or anyone who has very dense tissue and thus responds better to the work.
...It is very important to ALWAYS speak up and let our Massage Therapist know if you need the pressure to be corrected, (i.e. if you need them to lighten up because it is too deep, or to apply more because it is not deep enough). Most everyone needs more pressure in some areas and less in others. This occurs because muscle tissue that contains Trigger Points is more sensitive to pressure and can be tender to the touch.
This is not the kind of massage to ask for if you expect to feel relaxed during the therapy, and afterwards you might feel sore for a couple of days.
Best for: Treating stiff, painful trouble spots like the shoulder and neck.
SWEDISH MASSAGE
This is the most common type of massage therapy, and what many people are thinking about when they hear the word "massage" or try to give someone else or themselves a good massage. In Swedish massage, our staff uses a combination of these basic movements.
Best for: An intro to massage, stress relief, relaxation, releasing cramped or tense muscles, couples massage.
This is the most common type of massage therapy, and what many people are thinking about when they hear the word "massage" or try to give someone else or themselves a good massage. In Swedish massage, our staff uses a combination of these basic movements.
- Long, sweeping strokes (effleurage), usually used at the start and end of a massage
- Muscle kneading and rolling (petrissage), where the muscles are worked on just like kneading dough
- Friction, where deep pressure is applied to a particular spot with the thumb, fingertips, or knuckles
Best for: An intro to massage, stress relief, relaxation, releasing cramped or tense muscles, couples massage.
COMBINATION MASSAGE
Combination Massages combines the best aspects of Traditional Thai Massage and Swedish Massage, with particular concentration in areas most needed by the client at that particular time (mental and physical aspects).
Best for: Those whose massage needs are more generic than specific.
Combination Massages combines the best aspects of Traditional Thai Massage and Swedish Massage, with particular concentration in areas most needed by the client at that particular time (mental and physical aspects).
Best for: Those whose massage needs are more generic than specific.
HOT STONES MASSAGE
Hot stone massage is a specialty massage where the therapist uses smooth, heated stones as an extension of their own hands, or by placing them on the body. The heat can be both deeply relaxing and help warm up tight muscles so the therapist can work more deeply, more quickly.
Best for: heated relief/relaxation.
Best for: heated relief/relaxation.
SPORTS MASSAGE
Sports massage is directed at the athlete’s areas of the body that are stressed and/or overused from repetitive and sometimes aggressive movements. It is essentially a very focused version of Deep Tissue Massage. The Massage Therapist works closely with the athlete to determine his or her specific sports history and needs.
Best for: Professional, Amateur and Weekend Athletes.
Best for: Professional, Amateur and Weekend Athletes.