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Body Massage

  • Deep Tissue Massage

  • Swedish Massage

  • Meridian Massage

  • Acupressure Massage

  • Shiatsu Massage

DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE is focused on realigning the deeper layers of muscle connective tissue. It is especially helpful for chronically tense and contracted areas such as stiff necks, low back tightness, and sore shoulders. Deep tissue massage is beneficial for the following conditions: chronic pain,lower back pain, limited mobility, recovery from injuries (e.g. whiplash, falls, sports injury), repetitive strain injury, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, postural problems, muscle tension in the hamstrings, glutes, IT band, legs, quadriceps, rhomboids and upper back, osteoarthritis pain, sciatica, piriformis syndrome, tennis elbow, fibromyalgia, muscle tension or spasm, after a workout or bodybuilding.

SWEDISH MASSAGE is the most widely practiced type of massage. It is a relaxing treatment designed to increase circulation using techniques to manipulate the soft tissues of the body. The many benefits of this type of massage include generalized relaxation, dissolution of scar tissue adhesions, and improved circulation which regulates and improves many bodily functions like promoting cell growth and enhancing organ function.

Meridians are thought to be part of a master communication system of universal life energy, connecting the organs with all sensory, physiological and emotional aspects of the body. Acupressure points can stimulate the local area and through the meridian connection send healing messages to other parts of the body to benefit a variety of issues and symptoms.

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MERIDIAN MASSAGE helps stimulate the flow of energy through the meridians; balances and regulates the body’s energy system therefore improving overall health and wellbeing; stimulates the body’s ability to heal itself; stimulates the energy connected to each organ through its associated meridian aiding the energetic and physiological functions of that organ; improves mental wellbeing by balancing emotions via the organ and meridian emotional connection; improves circulation of blood and lymphatics; releases tension in the muscles and much more.

ACUPRESSURE MASSAGE is the most widely practiced type of massage. It is a relaxing treatment designed to increase circulation using techniques to manipulate the soft tissues of the body. The many benefits of this type of massage include generalized relaxation, dissolution of scar tissue adhesions, and improved circulation which regulates and improves many bodily functions like promoting cell growth and enhancing organ function.

SHIATSU MASSAGE therapy relies on the use the fingers, thumbs and palm to apply pressure to various areas of the body’s surface to help heal common ailments and conditions, and correct imbalances in the body. Pressure applied to points on the body promotes energy flow and corrects disharmonies throughout the patient's body. In addition to being a deeply relaxing experience, Shiatsu helps relieve stress, treat pain and illness, and contributes to a patient's overall health and wellbeing.

Shiatsu regulates the automatic nervous system activity and stimulates the circulatory, lymphatic and hormonal systems. Poor posture, joint problems, sprains, arthritis, sciatica, acute and chronic neck and back pain, sinusitis, and bronchitis are treatable with Shiatsu.

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