MASSAGE TECHNIQUES

Swedish Massage

Swedish massage was first developed by a Swedish physiologist, Henri Peter Ling, at the University of Stockholm in 1812. Swedish massage uses firm but gentle pressure to improve the circulation, ease muscle aches & tension, improve flexibility & to aid relaxation. 

Your massage therapist will use massage oil or lotion to facilitate long, smooth strokes over the body. Swedish massage is done with the client covered by a sheet. One part of the body is uncovered, massaged, & then covered up before moving on to another part of the body.

What is Deep Tissue Massage?

Deep tissue massage is a type of bodywork that focuses on realigning deeper layers of muscles & connective tissue. 

How does deep tissue massage work?

With chronic muscle tension or injury, there are usually adhesions (bands of painful, rigid tissue) in muscles, tendons, & ligaments. 

What conditions can Deep tissue massage be used for?

Deep Tissue massage can be very relaxing & can focus on specific problems, such as:

• Chronic pain
• Limited mobility
• Recovery from injuries (e.g. whiplash, falls, sports injury)
• Repetitive strain injury, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow
• Postural problems
• Ostearthritis pain
• Fibromyalgia
• Muscle tension or spasm

Other massage techniques include:

• Myofascial release techniques
• Trigger point release
• Heat/cold therapy
• MLD (Manual Lymph Drainage)
• Cranial treatments
• MET (Muscle Energy Technique)