Types of Massage |
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A variety of massage techniques are available. At your first session we will discuss your goals and choose techniques that will be most helpful to you.
Massage techniques include:
- Swedish massage
- Deep tissue
- Sports massage
- CranioSacral therapy
- Chair massage
- Massage for people living with significant illnesses
Swedish massage is great for stress reduction and muscle relaxation. Using massage lotion to reduce friction, gliding and kneeding strokes are used to address underlying muscles and tissues. Pressure can vary from light to deep.
Deep tissue massage helps relieve pain and tension in muscles. Work is concentrated in a specific problem area and individual muscles are addressed more thoroughly.
Some conditions that may be addressed with CranioSacral therapy include migraines and headaches, chronic neck and back pain and TMJ. People also often find it deeply relaxing. The craniosacral system consists of the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord. These membranes are attached to the bones of the head and sacrum. Using very light touch, CranioSacral therapy works with these bones to release restrictions in the membranes, allowing the central nervous system to function more normally.
Sports massage helps promote healing of injuries and keeps muscles and tissues supple and ready for action. Joint mobilizations and stretches are included as well as direct work on muscles and tissues.
Chair massage is performed with the client clothed and seated in a special padded massage chair. Massage may be given to the back, shoulders, neck, arms and hands. This is great for public places, businesses, offices, schools and parties.
Gentle massage is often helpful for people living with chronic illnesses or health conditions. These include cancer, stroke, fibromyalgia, and many others. Benefits range from pain management, and mantaining range of motion, to relaxation and better sleep promoted by comforting touch. Massage is not a substitute for traditional medical treatment, but as a supportive therapy it can often promote a greater sense of well being.