Body Therapies*

Relaxation Massage
Applied pressure targets the more superficial layers of muscle and is often combined with active and passive joint movements. This therapy promotes general relaxation, improves blood circulation, increases joint range of motion, and relieves tension. Request an appointment time.

Therapeutic Massage
This therapy combines relaxation with massage therapy. By increasing circulation and flushing toxins out of the body, therapeutic massage provides relief from painful, recurring muscle spasms, as well as provides a sense of overall well-being. Request an appointment time.

Deep Tissue Massage
By using slow concentrated pressure on affected areas of the body chronic pain is released where muscles are most tense. It focuses on deeper layers of soft tissue including muscle, tendons and fascia. Request an appointment time.

Neuromuscular Massage
This therapy involves deep tissue massage, which is applied to individual muscles. It increases blood flow, can reduce pain, and releases pressure on nerves due to injuries. Neuromuscular massage aids in the release of trigger points, where pain originates. Relieving a trigger point in your back, for example, could help ease shoulder or neck pain and reduce headaches. Request an appointment time.

Myofascial Release
This therapy focuses on the fascia in order to relieve pain in the body's musculoskeletal system. Myofascial release employs skillful manipulation to realign the body by releasing tension in the fascia. Light to moderate pressure increases flexibility in the fascia, while stretching strokes ease muscular tension. Request an appointment time.

Sports Massage
This therapy is perfect for the avid athlete and is a deep pressure massage characterized by slow, strong strokes. Sports Massage can be done as part of a maintenance program, pre and/or post event, or for rehabilitation. Request an appointment time.

Reiki
This Japanese technique promotes healing through energy work. Individual treatments are unique to each person and may vary as the body's energies become re-balanced and harmonized through "laying on hands". It is based on the principle that an unseen "chi or life energy " flows through the body. Request an appointment time.

Pregnancy Massage
This therapy can be done during and after pregnancy. It focuses on the special needs of a woman during this time in order to minimize the physical and emotional discomforts of pregnancy, childbirth, and post-delivery. The changes that occur during pregnancy can cause back pain, leg cramps, and swelling. These symptoms can be relieved by skillful massage, resulting in deep relaxation, increased energy and relief of muscle tension. Request an appointment time.

Reflexology
This therapy involves the stimulation of points on the feet, hands, or ears, in order to achieve a beneficial effect on  a corresponding part of the body or internal organ, and to improve general health. Request an appointment time.