| Swedish Massage For those who wish to relax and alleviate stress, but aren't interested in any very specific or concentrated work, Swedish Massage is recommended. Swedish Massage combines a variety of relaxation techniques, with long flowing strokes, to initiate the relaxation response, increase circulation, sooth tired/sore muscles, and relieve tension. OFFERED BY MARYAM AND ANGELA Deep Tissue For muscle tightness, adhesions, postural misalignment, chronic pain, injury recovery and rehabilitation, Deep Tissue Massage is recommended. Deep Tissue techniques work to go below the superficial layers of muscle tissue, breaking up muscle fibers, releasing muscle tension, increasing range of motion, and stimulating connective tissue regeneration. Deeper techniques, while beneficial, can sometimes be uncomfortable. Talk with your therapist to decide if this treatment is right for you. OFFERED BY MARYAM AND ANGELA Integrated Massage If you wish to relax, but have specific areas of tightness, soreness, or chronic pain, or an area you would like to address, a combination of Relaxation and Deep Tissue techniques can be used. Talk with your therapist about your exact needs and what your desired goals are for the massage. OFFERED BY MARYAM AND ANGELA Sports Massage Sports Massage is a special form of massage and is typically used before, during, and after athletic events. The purpose of the massage is to prepare the athlete for peak performance, to drain away fatigue, to relieve swelling, to reduce muscle tension, to promote flexibility and to prevent injuries. OFFERED BY MARYAM Trigger Point Therapy Pressure point and deep tissue work that focuses on releasing trigger points within the muscle tissue. These points are highly sensitive areas within the muscles that may or may not refer pain to other areas of the body. The purpose of this therapy is to eliminate pain and to re-educate the muscles and leads to increased range of motion, tension reduction and increased circulation and flexibility. OFFERED BY MARYAM Prenatal Massage Just as in any massage, prenatal massage loosens and relaxes the pregnant woman’s muscles. It also helps improve the circulation of blood in her body, and reduce edema and swelling. Most importantly, prenatal massage helps to increase the flexibility of the pregnant woman’s body so that her labor and delivery will be easier and less painful for her. OFFERED BY MARYAM AND ANGELA Hot Stone Massage Hot Stone Massage is a specialized massage used for deep relaxation. It is also therapeutic because the heat of the stones allows for deeper penetration of the muscle tissue. Volcanic stones and warm oils are used to massage your body, relieving tension and stress. The heat of the stones makes this treatment a one of a kind mind/body experience. Among the many benefits of this relaxing massage are the strengthening of the lungs, intestines, bones, and improved skin tone. Hot Stone Massage also helps to regulate the digestive, circulatory and nervous systems. OFFERED BY MARYAM AND ANGELA Reiki This is a modality of energy work originating in Japan. It works on the energy centers or chakras of the body to release negative energy and restore overall health and well-being. Deeply relaxing, this form of bodywork promotes internal as well as external healing. OFFERED BY MARYAM Oncology Massage A highly specialized modality designed to provide safe, nurturing touch for those suffering from cancer, side effects of cancer treatment or for those in remission for cancer. Oncology massage helps to reduce anxiety, fear, nausea, fatigue, peripheral neuropathy, post-surgical scarring and complications; while improving the patient’s rate of healing, tolerance of treatments and negative side-effects, and overall sense of well-being. OFFERED BY MARYAM *Home visits can be arranged for certain circumstances. Subject* to travel fee. Discounts and special offers not applicable for home visits. |
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