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Massage has been practiced around the world for thousands of years. There are many forms of massage therapy offering a wide variety of pressures, movements, and techniques. Massage services relieve pain, heals injuries, manages acute and chronic health conditions, and promotes overall wellness. The style, or combined styles used will depend, in part, on whether the client is primarily looking for relaxation and stress relief, specific symptom or pain relief, or help with a health condition.

Swedish Massage

Swedish massage therapy is one of the most popular type of massage in the United States. It involves manipulation of the superficial layers of the muscles to improve mental and physical health. Active or passive movement of the joints may also be part of the massage.


Swedish massage benefits include:
   - Increased blood circulation;
   - Mental and physical relaxation;
   - Decreased stress and muscle tension; and
   - Improved range of motion.

Neuromuscular Massage

Neuromuscular massage is a form of soft tissue manipulation that treats the underlying causes of chronic pain involving the muscular and nervous systems. This medically-oriented form of massage addresses trigger points, circulation, nerve compression, postural issues, and bio-mechanical problems that can be caused by repetitive movement injuries.

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Neuromuscular massage therapy is a specialized form of deep tissue massage in which pressure and friction are used to release areas of strain in the muscle. These areas of strain are called trigger points. They represent the specific spot where blood and nutrients are impeded from reaching the muscle. As a result, the muscle is unable to relax, causing muscle pain, fatigue and weakness. Trigger points also cause a phenomenon called referral pain, meaning areas far from the trigger point suffer from sensations of pain, tingling, or numbness. Some of the conditions aided by neuromuscular massage and trigger point massage include:

   - Chronic pain;

   - Back pain;

   - Sciatica;

   - Headaches and Migraines;

   - Carpal Tunnel Syndrome;

   - Rotator Cuff Injuries; and

   - Joint Dysfunction (TMJ).

Myofascial Release

Myofascial release is a type of massage therapy designed to treat the body's connective tissue called fascia. Myofascial release therapy involves applying a gentle, sustained pressure to the fascia for a safe, effective treatment. Myofascial massage benefits include:

   - Chronic pain relief; and

   - Restoration of range of motion.

Chair Massage

Chair massage is a more portable form of massage done while you're seated and fully clothed in a specially designed chair. Chair massage therapy is focused on your neck, shoulders, back, arms and hands. By using acupressure points and a combination of sports and Chinese massage techniques, this massage treats the most common areas of tension and stress. 

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It is a convenient, quick and inexpensive way to enjoy the benefits of massage at work, where you shop, while attending a conference, or while waiting in an airport or car dealership.  No oils are used and you don't have to remove your clothes.

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On-site chair massage helps reduce chronic pain patterns associated with sitting for long periods of time, repetitive motion, and poor posture. A chair massage can address and help treat:

   - Neck and shoulder pain;

   - Carpal Tunnel Syndrome;

   - Tendonitis;

   - Stress and anxiety; and

   - Migraine headaches.

Thai Massage

Thai massage therapy is an energetic practice that increases resting muscle length, and identifies and relieves unhealthy muscle and joint positions. Thai massage is also known as passive/assisted yoga because of its emphasis on stretching and limbering the body. Most importantly, the Thai practitioner focuses on releasing toxins and bringing higher levels of blood flow, hydration levels, and the influx of oxygen and other nutrients to the clients overworked and stressed tissues. 

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Thai body massage is practiced on a firm mat on the floor rather than on a table, since the practitioner uses his body weight to lean into the client using hands, forearms, and feet. Except for their feet, clients remain fully clothed, so draping is not necessary.

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Sessions are individually tailored to meet the needs of each client, adjusting pressure strength according to age, health condition, flexibility, level of tension, and sensitivity. Thai massage techniques help open blockages, improve circulation, and reduce stiffness and pain. Thai yoga massage benefits include:

   - Muscle tension relief;

   - Orthopedic disorders (back and neck pain,        

      inflammation, tennis elbow, sciatica);

   - Increased mobility and flexibility;

   - Improved posture and alignment;

   - Improved blood and lymph circulation;

   - Immune system boost; and

   - Stress relief.

Thai Foot Massage

Thai foot massage is focused on the feet and lower legs in an effort to detoxify and purify the body, relieve stress and tension, decrease fatigue, and foster good health. The practice is based on the belief that there are zones and reflex areas in the feet which correspond to the systems of the body. Specific pressure points, which stem from 10 major energy lines that run throughout the body, are connected to reflex points on the feet (and hands). 

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The feet are most commonly worked on with this type of Thai massage because they are normally more responsive to treatment than hands. Feet provide a larger treatment area, the reflex points are easier to identify, and the feet are more sensitive to treatment because they are usually protected by shoes.

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Within the ten zones, energy runs up, down, and between all parts of the body. This energy connection should be free-flowing so that all parts of the body - organs, muscles, nerves, glands and blood supply - work in harmony and at the optimum level for good health. If there is a block of the body's energy, it will have an effect on any organ or part of the body within that particular zone. Sensitivity in one spot of the feet indicates an imbalance in the entire zone.

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The Reflexology Map

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