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Massage Therapy is a wonderfully diverse field. Massage can be just a supremely
relaxing pastime or luxury, or it can be therapeutic. Relaxation, pain relief,
dysfunction correction can all be achieved with Massage Therapy. Listed below are
some of the massage styles I use to help you achieve your goals.
Swedish Massage | Neuromuscular
Therapy | Myofascial Release | Sports
Massage | Deep Tissue Massage | Craniosacral
Therapy | Pregnancy Massage

 | Swedish Massage: This is the relaxing,
stress-reducing type of massage most people think about when they want a massage.
Swedish massage includes gliding, kneading, and striking strokes as well as friction
strokes, stretching, joint movements, gentle shaking, and rocking. Generally, the
massage is full-body and is very relaxing and has therapeutic benefits. Swedish Massage
technique can also focus on one area of the body such as the back if that is the client's
desire. Swedish Massage sessions are typically 1 hour to 90 minutes, but can be
shorter or longer as desired. |
Neuromuscular Therapy | Myofascial Release | Sports Massage | Deep Tissue Massage | Craniosacral Therapy | Hot Stone Massage
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 | Neuromuscular Therapy: Also called
NMT or Trigger Point Therapy. NMT is a system of soft tissue manipulation
techniques that seek to balance the nervous system with the musculoskeletal system.
This is one of the methods I use to help clients experiencing pain and it's very gentle
and effective. Stated in simplest terms, I release trigger points in
muscles, and help correct muscular imbalances that can cause pain and
discomfort. Additionally, NMT uses soft tissue manipulations on tendons and other
connective tissue to assist in muscle balance. NMT also addresses nerve pain caused
by pressure from soft tissues including muscles, fascia, and tendons. NMT is
effective in helping with conditions such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS),
Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMJD), Back pain, Neck pain, Scoliosis, Sciatica,
Fibromyalgia (FMS), and Migraines. |
Swedish Massage | Myofascial
Release | Sports Massage | Deep Tissue Massage
| Craniosacral Therapy | Hot Stone Massage
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 | Myofascial Release: This technique,
while not strictly massage, is another gentle and highly effective technique used by the
therapist to help facilitate release of restrictions in your fascia (a widespread
connective tissue) that can cause tightness and pain. If you feel that you could
relieve your discomfort or pain if you could "just stretch that area" then
Myofascial Release could be just what you're looking for. The gentleness of
Myofascial Release makes it the treatment of choice for many who suffer from Fibromyalgia,
Functional Scoliosis, Lupus, and Myofascial Pain Syndrome. It is also effective in
helping athletes achieve better performance. |
Swedish Massage | Neuromuscular
Therapy | Sports Massage | Deep Tissue Massage
| Craniosacral Therapy | Hot Stone Massage
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 | Sports Massage: Sports Massage is generally
used to help improve athletic performance. Most often the Sports Massage is focused
on the muscles and tissues most often used in the athletes sport, i.e., runners focus on
their legs and hips. The techniques used include those used in Swedish Massage but
may be deeper and combined with other techniques like Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT),
Myofascial Release (MFR), Deep Tissue massage, and stretching (PNF and MET). The
Sports Massage session might also include Orthopedic (Functional) Assessment.
Exactly how it is done depends on whether the massage is being used to prepare for an
event, recover from an event (helping with Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness), or assist in
treating an injury. |
Swedish Massage | Neuromuscular
Therapy | Myofascial Release | Deep Tissue
Massage | Craniosacral Therapy | Hot Stone
Massage
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 | Deep Tissue Massage: Deep Tissue Massage is a
term that gets thrown around quite a bit. Deep Tissue Massage is a massage of the
deeper layers of muscle and connective tissues of the body. Deep Tissue Massage is
used to provide a more therapeutic effect by massaging all layers from superficial (closer
to the skin) to deep (closer to the bone). It relaxes the muscles, rids them of
built up metabolic waste, and helps release adhesions between muscles and connective
tissues. It can also be useful in preventing scar tissue build up from injuries to
muscles and connective tissues. |
Swedish Massage | Neuromuscular
Therapy | Myofascial Release | Sports
Massage | Craniosacral Therapy | Hot Stone
Massage
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 | Craniosacral Therapy (CST):
CST is a gentle, hands-on method of evaluating and enhancing the functioning
of a physiological body system called the craniosacral system - comprised of the bones,
membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord.
CST is a very relaxing full-body approach that is very useful in helping Migraines,
neck and back pain, Autism, Scoliosis, Brain and Spinal Cord injuries, Chronic Fatigue,
and other Stress and Tension related problems.
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Swedish Massage | Neuromuscular Therapy | Myofascial Release
| Sports Massage | Hot Stone Massage
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 | Pregnancy Massage:
Pregnancy massage has gained tremendous popularity by helping the mother-to-be remain
comfortable during her pregnancy and in many cases have an easier delivery.
Pregnancy massage relieves muscle spasms and cramps associated with the stress of extra
weight bearing and physical changes that occur during pregnancy. It also reduces
stress and teaches the mother to relax. Relaxation is one of the keys to labor and
delivery. The gestation process is enhanced through increasing blood circulation,
lymph circulation, reducing edema, increasing cellular respiration. Pregnancy massage also
provides emotional support and physical nurturing which may be passed on to the
baby. Pregnancy massage also assists in reducing the stress in the weight bearing
joints and the muscles, helping to enhance breathing capacity which is needed during labor
and delivery. Pregnancy massasge may be used in conjunction with other types of
therapy including Neuromuscular Therapy and Craniosacral Therapy.
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Swedish Massage | Neuromuscular
Therapy | Myofascial Release | Sports
Massage | Craniosacral Therapy
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