Swedish Massage (Back to Top)

Swedish Massage is a very relaxing and therapeutic style of bodywork. It combines oils or lotion with an array of strokes such as effleurage, petressage, rolling, kneading, and percussion applied with light to firm pressure (depending upon client preference) to help the body improve its circulation. The benefits of this type of bodywork are wide-ranging and include relief from aches and pains, decreased stress levels in the body, enhanced mental clarity, improved appearance, and greater flexibility.

Deep Tissue Massage (Back to Top)

Deep Tissue Massage is a form of bodywork that aims to relieve tension in the deeper layers of tissue in the body. Deep Tissue Massage is a highly effective method for releasing chronic stress areas due to misalignment, repetitive motions, and past lingering injuries. Due to the nature of the deep tissue work, open communication during the session is crucial to make sure you don’t get too uncomfortable. Keep in mind that soreness is pretty common after the treatment, and that plenty of water should be ingested to aid with the flushing and removal of toxins that will have been released from the deep tissue during the session. Works best for those who like firmer pressure and who may need extra time on trouble spots.

Myofascial Release (Back to Top)

The myofascial release technique is a technique utilized to mobilize the soft tissue. This modality is performed by applying a controlled force to the soft tissue (myofascial) structures in a specific direction to stretch the tissues for the purpose of restoring or enhancing normal mobility of a restricted region. The main goal when releasing the myofascial for a client is to stretch the elastic component of fascia, decrease the viscosity of the ground substance, increase flexibility, reduce pain and improve function.

Sports Massage (Back to Top)

Sports Massage is a type of massage designed for highly active people who engage in athletics. Engaging in sports is harsh on the body and can often lead to injuries in both the short and long term. Sports Massage enhances performance and prolongs a sports career by helping to prevent injury, reduce pains and swelling in the body, relax the mind, increase flexibility, and dramatically improve recovery rates. Sports Massage is also highly effective in aiding the rapid recovery of an athlete from an injury by encouraging greater kinesthetic awareness and in turn promoting the body’s natural immune function. (Stretching is available.)

Pregnancy Massage (Back to Top)

Pregnancy Massage is a form of bodywork designed specifically for pregnant women. Pregnancy is a time in which a woman’s body endures tremendous stress due to dramatic physical, mental, and emotional changes. Using various techniques specifically for the new mother, Pregnancy Massage helps alleviate discomforts experienced throughout the pregnancy. The benefits are profound, including emotional support, the reduction of joint pain due to extra weight and postural imbalance, improved breathing and relaxation, and relief from uncomfortable digestive issues.

(Please note...no massages are given during the first trimester of the pregnancy and the pressure will not include deep and penetrating pressure.)

Desert Stone (Back to Top)

This massage combines traditional Swedish massage techniques along with the use of smooth basalt river stones that are heated to be comfortably warm. Massage oil allows the stones to glide smoothly over the skin while heat from the stones penetrates to soothe and relax deep muscles layers. (Recommend 90 minutes to receive the best benefit; however 60 minutes is fine as a trail.)