Types of massage
Swedish Massage
Massage therapists use long smooth strokes, kneading and circular movements on superficial layers of muscle using oils or lotion.
Deep Tissue Massage
Deep tissue massage targets the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissues. Therapists use slower strokes and friction technique across the belly of the muscle.
Sport Massage and Trigger Points Therapy
Specially designed for people who are physically active. The focus isn't on relaxation but on preventing and treating injury and enhancing performance.
Thai Massage
Using gentle pressure on specific points. Thai massage includes compressions and stretchtes. You don't just lie there- therpists moves and stretches you into a sequence of postures.
Couples Massage
You can book the appointment for massages at the same time with your loved one.
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What exactly are the benefits of receiving massage or bodywork treatments?
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- Alleviate low-back pain and improve range of motion.
- Assist with shorter, easier labor for expectant mothers and shorten maternity hospital stays.
- Ease medication dependence.
- Enhance immunity by stimulating lymph flow - the body's natural defense system.
- Exercise and stretch weak, tight, or atrophied muscles.
- Help athletes of any level prepare for, and recover from, strenuous workouts.
- Improve the condition of the body's largest organ‹the skin.
- Increase joint flexibility.
- Lessen depression and anxiety.
- Promote tissue regeneration, reducing scar tissue and stretch marks.
- Pump oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs, improving circulation.
- Reduce postsurgery adhesions and swelling.
- Reduce spasms and cramping.
- Relax and soften injured, tired, and overused muscles.
- Release endorphins - amino acids that work as the body's natural painkiller.
- Relieve migraine pain.
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