Description of Modalities

Swedish Massage – The most common form of massage, which promotes relaxation, improves circulation, increases ease of movement, and enhances a person’s state of health.

Deep Tissue – A relaxing, nurturing, and therapeutic Swedish massage that uses firmer pressure to address body, mind and spirit. Tension, stress, chronic and areas of acute discomfort are addressed using a variety of physical and energetic techniques that leaves you feeling loose, flowing and rejuvenated.

Sports Massage – Using a variety of massage strokes and stretching, Sports Massage relaxes tired, strained muscles, stretches tight muscles, increases joint range of motion, normalizes fascial tension and increases blood circulation. It also reduces recovery time after a workout and promotes strengthening and optimal performance.

Myofascial Release - A form of bodywork that is manipulative in nature and seeks to rebalance the body by releasing tension in the fascia (skin). Long stretching strokes are utilized to release muscular tension.

Pain Management & Orthopedic Massage - The treatment of chronic pain and common athletic injuries, medical and orthopedic massage; emphasis on pain-free movement and complete structural balance throughout the body.

Lymphatic Massage – A light, hands-on therapy, applied to support and enhance the function of the lymphatic system as it circulates through the body. Benefits include improved immune function, reductions in bruising, inflammation and sinus congestion, detoxification of soft tissue and organs, and alleviation of joint and headache pain.

Reiki - An ancient and sacred healing technique using warm and nurturing hand placements through which concentrated life-force energy is channeled. Stress, pain and tension are replaced by a meditative and healing state of mind, body and spirit.

Reflexology - is a science that deals with the principle that there are reflex areas in the feet and hands which correspond to all of the glands, organs and parts of the body. Stimulating these reflexes properly can prevent and help many health problems in a natural way.

Stone Therapy Massage – Therapeutic stone massage physical and spiritual balancing by using the energies of warm volcanic stones to relax the body at its deepest level. This ancient healing modality moves energy to depleted areas, relieves sore muscles and produces a soothing and meditative state of peace, calm and balance. Hot/Cool stones may be used during treatment.

Shiatsu – The shiatsu practitioner combines palm and finger pressure along with rotation, structural movement, and stretching techniques to stimulate the smooth flow of energy throughout the body. Shiatsu works effectively with chronic pain, reducing body-based stress and increasing flexibility.

Thai Yoga Massage – In an atmosphere of reverence and meditation, the therapist guides your body through a flowing sequence yoga-based stretches, while applying rhythmic pressure along the energy pathways and points. Each session is designed to meet your individual needs and abilities.

Lomi Lomi Massage – Is given in fluid, rhythmic motion using the forearms as well as the hands. Some people have described this as feeling like gentle waves moving over the body. Another feature is that different parts of the body may be massaged at the same time.

CranioSacral Therapy – Is a gentle manual therapy, combining assessment and slight movements of the bones and soft tissue which surround and protect the brain, spinal cord and cerebrospinal fluid. These techniques release and reduce negative stresses on the central nervous system.

Oncology Massage – Is bodywork that is designed specific to the needs of people who are dealing with cancer and/or its treatment. The main focus is to enhance healing while “doing no harm” to people whose bodies are: dealing with lowered immune systems, at risk for developing lymphedema, stressed by radiation and/or chemotherapy treatments, or preparing for/recovering from surgery.

Aromatherapy Massage – Primarily uses slow, gentle, rhythmic movements. The massage technique helps muscles melt into deep relaxation, relieves water retention, de-stresses the body, mind and spirit, stimulates lymphatic system, improves the immune response, and assists the body to naturally release toxins. Pure essential oils are chosen and blended for your individual health needs to create a very personal and aromatic massage experience.