Treatments

Deep tissue massage is used to treat muscle strains and sports injuries. With sustained pressure and slow, deep strokes, it targets the inner layers of your muscles and connective tissues. It's especially beneficial for stiff necks, low back tightness, and sore shoulders. Deep tissue massage improves muscle function, range of motion, and pain by breaking up scar tissue and adhesions. Muscle tension prevents oxygen and nutrients from entering the body, resulting in inflammation and toxin buildup. Deep tissue massages relax muscles, release toxins, and improve blood and oxygen circulation. Deep tissue massage releases a lot of toxins, so drinking plenty of water afterward helps flush them out. In most cases, deep tissue massage once or twice a week is enough to relieve pain. Deep tissue massage helps with pain relief, posture improvement, increased flexibility and looseness, improved movement, and tissue metabolism restoration. 

Swedish massage combines long, kneading strokes with rhythmic tapping strokes and joint movement. This massage focuses on the uppermost layer of muscles in order to relieve muscle tension. A whole-body massage typically lasts 50-60 minutes and includes the following body parts: back, shoulder, neck, arms, legs, feet, and can also include the head.

Techniques used: Effleurage, Petrissage, Kneading, Tapotement.

 ***It has also been said that an hour of full body massage is equivalent to eight hours of a good night's sleep! ***

Swedish massage has numerous benefits, including pain management, relaxation, increased circulation, decreased fatigue, and reduction of anxiety and depression.

Relaxation massage relieves muscle tension, improves blood circulation, and relaxes the body. Its main purpose is to let clients escape their everyday routines and relax. Relaxation massages include: lengthy, rhythmic, smooth strokes, Deeply calming, non-painful pressure Rather than treating chronic pain or other disorders, this treatment relaxes and soothes. A therapist may use relaxing music, warm towels, and essential oils to enhance the massage setting and effects. As for relaxation massage benefits, like other types of massage, the effects extend for several days.

Reflexology is generally relaxing and may help relieve stress. According to the theory of reflexology, different parts of the foot correspond to different organs and systems of the body. It is thought that putting pressure on a part of the foot will help relax and heal the corresponding part of the body. Chinese medicine says that different parts of the body correspond to different pressure points on the body. Reflexologists use maps of these points in the feet, hands, and ears to know where to put pressure. They believe that when they touch a person, their touch sends energy through their body until it reaches the place that needs to be healed. Reflexology has four main benefits: it helps you relax and get rid of stress, it improves circulation, it helps the body naturally normalize metabolism, and it works well with any other healing method.

Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy, also known as "Trigger Point Therapy," is the treatment of myofascial trigger points (MTrP) or trigger points (TrP) in muscles and fascia. Myofascial trigger points are painful, tense areas of muscle. MTrPs have an impact on the muscles and fascia. Myofascial trigger points can be found anywhere on the body and are one of the most common causes of chronic musculoskeletal pain, also known as myofascial pain. A certified Therapist can help you release these painful and tense muscle points and achieve long-term results. Manual Trigger Point Therapy and dry needling are the two most common methods for treating trigger points. However, we only offer manual therapy. The goals of myofascial trigger point therapy are to improve blood circulation to the trigger zone, stretch the taut band, and release the fascia surrounding it.

Friction is a massage technique used to increase circulation and release areas that are tight; particularly around joints and where there are adhesions within the muscles or tendons. Friction is defined as “an accurately delivered penetrating pressure applied through fingertips.” Frictions are commonly used to treat ligaments, tendons, fascia and muscles. Frictions can be applied transversely across soft tissue structures or in a circular movement. The technique can be applied with deep or superficial pressure depending on the desired outcome. It can be used to increase local circulation and promote healing. It is also used around joints to loosen adhesions and improve movement. It releases adhesions and promotes joint mobility. Frictions enhance vasodilation, recovery, collagen fibre breakdown/realignment, scar tissue breakdown, range of movement, and tissue elasticity.

A scalp massage involves gentle movement and pressure on the scalp to promote blood flow. Here are some benefits associated with scalp massages:

1. Relaxation: The primary benefit of a scalp massage is the relaxing feeling it provides. Whether you self-administer the massage or receive it from a partner or licensed massage therapist, the soothing sensation can help reduce stress and tension.

2. Hair Growth Support: Research suggests that scalp massage may contribute to hair growth. In one study, male participants who received a four-minute scalp massage daily for 24 days experienced increased hair thickness. Mechanical stress on hair follicle cells (dermal papilla cells) during the massage may stimulate thicker hair production. Another study involving participants with androgenetic alopecia (pattern baldness) reported improved hair regrowth after performing two 20-minute scalp massages daily for at least six months.

3. Stress Reduction: Scalp massage may lower blood pressure and stress hormones. A study involving female office workers who received twice-weekly scalp massages for 10 weeks showed positive effects on stress hormones (norepinephrine and cortisol), blood pressure, and heart rate.

4. Migraine and Tension Headache Relief:

• Migraine Headaches: Scalp massage, along with massage in other areas, improved migraine symptoms in a small study. Migraine headaches cause significant head and facial pain, and scalp massage may provide relief.

• Tension Headaches: For tension headaches, scalp massage may help reduce perceived pain, tension, intensity, and duration.

5. Improved Blood Flow: Scalp massage helps balance blood circulation in the head and neck area. This increased blood flow nourishes hair follicles, potentially promoting faster hair growth and preventing hair loss.

The word Reiki is made of two Japanese words - Rei which means "God's Wisdom or the Higher Power" and Ki which is "life force energy". So Reiki is actually "spiritually guided life force energy."  It is a Japanese energy healing method to promote overall well-being and relaxation.

During a session, a practitioner through hand placement above client's body, with the intention of reducing stress and promoting healing by encouraging a healthy flow of energy.

Health Benefits of Reiki:

1. • Relaxation: Reiki promotes relaxation and stress reduction, leading to overall well-being.

   • Meditative State: It can induce a meditative state, fostering mental calmness.

   • Immune System Support: Reiki stimulates your body’s immune system.

   • Natural Self-Healing: It encourages natural self-healing processes.

   • Pain and Tension Relief: Reiki may relieve pain and tension.

   • Complementary to Medical Treatments: Reiki can support people receiving traditional medical treatments such as chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, and kidney dialysis.