Swedish massage is a relaxing massage using soft, long gliding strokes, as well as kneading strokes using light to medium pressure. It increases circulation, reduces pain, reduces stress, increases blood flow, increases flexibility and improves the immune system.
Trigger point release uses sustained pressure on a tight nodule within the band of muscle fiber long enough to release the muscle spasm. This increases blood flow to the muscle normalizing it and bring back to a healthy state.
The suction and negative pressure provided by cupping can loosen muscles, encourage blood flow and sedate the nervous system. It facilitates deep tissue release which enhances flexibility , improves lymph flow, improves tissue nourishment, breaks down adhesions helping circulation and blood flow to the area.
Myofascial release is a safe and very effective hands-on technique that involves applying gentle sustained pressure into the myofascial connective tissue restrictions to eliminate pain and restore motion.
Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. Rei which means “God’s wisdom” or “The Higher Power” and Ki which is “life force energy”. It is a hands on healing technique, “laying on hands” and is based on the idea that an unseen “life force energy” flows through us and is what causes us to be alive.
Polarity therapy is an alternative therapy that involves balancing the flow of energy in the body to improve or maintain health.
Yomassage™ is a fusion of relaxing and supported yoga poses, hands on massage, and mindfulness. Clients will receive therapeutic touch in a group environment, fully clothed while relaxing in restorative positions. Classes are 60-90 minutes., depending on class size.