Massage

 Swedish Massage

The Swedish Massage  consists of five styles of long, flowing strokes to massage. It has shown to be helpful in reducing pain, joint stiffness, and improving function in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee over a period of eight weeks and helps with poor circulation. The Swedish Massage also helps by increasing the level of oxygen in the blood, decreasing muscle toxins, improving circulation and flexibility while easing tension.

Athletic

The Athletic Massage is a special form of massage and is typically used before, during, and after athletic events. The purpose of the massage is to prepare the athlete for peak performance, to drain away fatigue, to relieve swelling, to reduce muscle tension, to promote flexibility and to prevent injuries. It helps to alleviate the stress and tension which builds up in the body’s soft tissues during physical activity. This style involves a series of medium pressure strokes to cleanse and invigorate the muscle tissue. Pressure can be adjusted as needed.

Deep Tissue Massage

The deep tissue massage is designed to relive severe tension in the muscle and connective tissue. This massage is recommended for those who experience consistant pain, are involved in heavy physical activity, and patients who have sustained physical injury. It focuses on realigning deeper layers of muscles and connective tissue. It is especially helpful for chronically tense and contracted areas such as stiff necks, low back tightness, and sore shoulders.

Stone Massage

A stone massage uses cold or water-heated stones to apply pressure and heat to the body. Oil applied to the stones can be used by the therapist to deliver various massaging strokes. The stones are placed along the recipient’s back and help retain heat which then deeply penetrates into the muscles, releasing tension.

Couples Massage

A Couples Massage is a massage where two people are massaged in the same room, at the same time, by two different therapists. It can be a husband and wife, girlfriend and boyfriend, same-sex partners, or even moms and daughters sometimes or best friends.

 Pregnancy Massage

A Pregnancy Massage can lower anxiety, decrease back and leg pain, improve sleep, decrease levels of the stress hormone norepinephrine. It can also prepares your body for delivery by helping increase elasticity and range of motion in the joints and muscles associated with childbirth. Not only can massage be physically beneficial, but the human touch can be comforting and provide emotional support during pregnancy.

Headache/Migraine, TMJD Massage

A Headache/Migraine, TMJD Massage can help by providing muscle relaxation, increased blood flow, and stress-reduction. It also helps reduce stress and promote relation which reduces the frequency of headaches, migraines, and TMJ pain. It involves massaging several biologically active points on the head to decrease headache symptoms. The goal is to release pain/tension in the jaw, neck and shoulders.

Cellulite Massages

Cellulite massage and manipulation is the most aggressive approach to combating cellulite. It helps by reducing dimpling, improving circulation, beneficial in detoxifying your body, and gives a better skin tone.  It helps by relaxing and targeting the lymphatic system and draining the accumulated fluids often associated with cellulite. The vigorous massaging action of the Gx-99 aids in breaking bonds between fat cells while the Celiminate helps dissolve and flush away the cellulite. Regular Gx-99 cellulite treatments help you achieve a more compacted, attractive skin appearance.

Scalp Massage

Proper care is necessary to maintain a healthy scalp and head of hair. Treatments are available such as intense scalp massage, hair loss prevention treatment, dandruff elimination, and oily hair and scalp massage treatments.