Although all massage treatments are tailored to each individual client’s needs and may include several different modalities, the following are some of our offerings:

Swedish Massage

Swedish Massage is what most people think of as a general relaxation massage. The pressure is firm but gentle. It uses long, gliding strokes, kneading, vibration, tapping, and friction to help improve circulation, ease muscle aches and create a sense of well-being.

Muscular Therapy

Muscular Therapy is therapeutic massage designed to address chronic tension patterns—that nagging low back pain, that shoulder or neck tension that never seems to go away. Born of the Swedish tradition, it uses more specific techniques and a variety of pressures, speeds and rhythms to address individual muscles. It is the foundational training of all of our massage therapists.

Deep Tissue Massage

Deep Tissue Massage reaches beyond the superficial layers of muscle tissue to affect change in the deeper layers of tissue. Although this work often uses increased pressure, it is important to note that a technique need not be hard or painful in order to be deeply effective. Melting through, not pushing through, the tissue is the goal.

Fascial Work

Fascial Work uses long, slow, stretching strokes to release tension in the body’s soft connective tissue, or fascial net, which surrounds and separates all body tissue and creates the body’s structural integrity.

Manual Lymph Drainage

Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) activates the client’s own lymphatic system in an effort to cleanse and reduce metabolic waste, decrease edema, decrease pain associated with edema, and increase energy and digestive activity. This specific work can stimulate the lymphatic system for up to 4 hours after treatment. Techniques are very gentle and subtle and may be used after a deep myofascial or therapeutic massage treatment. Results may be profound. Ask for Helen.

Neuromuscular Therapy

Neuromuscular Therapy targets the hyper-irritated trigger points in muscle tissue which often refer pain to other parts of the body. The therapist applies direct pressure to these trigger points in order to interrupt the nervous system out of its pain-spasm-pain cycle. This work can be intense, and dialog between therapist and client is essential.

Pre and Peri-natal Massage

Pre and Peri-natal Massage helps support pregnant or postpartum women by addressing the musculoskeletal concerns specific to pregnancy, such as low back and hip pain, ligament laxity in the joints, or neck and shoulder tension, for example. Pregnancy massage not only helps make the mother feel more comfortable, but research has shown that massage has positive effects on the baby as well.

Scar Tissue Release

Scar Tissue Release is a very gentle technique used to grant immediate relief from tissue restriction, discomfort, tingling and numbing. Scars will feel smoother and appear lighter in color upon release. Expect to feel greater ease of motion and increased flexibility in the area as releasing both the scar and surrounding tissue will increase blood flow and therefore healing in the area. Ask for Helen.

Sports Massage

Sports Massage tailors general massage principles to the needs of athletes in order to help enhance athletic performance and decrease recovery time. The therapist uses techniques such as stroking, kneading, percussion, assisted stretching and hot/cold therapy to address fatigue, soreness and repetitive strain.

Reiki

Reiki is a Japanese form of energy work which requires only light touch to be powerfully effective. The therapist channels healing energy (or “ki/chi”) by gently holding or simply resting his or her hands on or above areas in need of healing energy. Ask for Linda, Laura or Rose.

Oncology Massage

Oncology Massage is a specialized form of bodywork for people living with cancer, either in an active disease state or in recovery from treatment. It can help decrease symptoms of nausea, pain, fatigue and anxiety, as well as provide comforting and supportive touch. Ask for Laura or Rose.

Craniosacral Therapy

Craniosacral Therapy is a hands-on approach where specific holds, using very light pressure, affect/release the deepest layer of connective tissue (or fascia) in the dural tube of the spinal column. The dural tube holds the cerebral spinal fluid. The fewer the restrictions along this pathway, the greater the flow of this fluid, which translates into greater wellness and ease in the body. Holds may be done at the head, at the sacrum or anywhere along the spinal column for tissue releases.

If you are interested in Massage therapy and have not provided information on your health history, please fill our health history form.