Relaxation Massage
For those who simply wish to relax and rejuvenate, we offer Swedish massage. The major benefits of Swedish massage are stress reduction and relaxation, increased circulation, and increased flexibility. A session generally lasts one hour.
Therapeutic Massage
For those aches and pains that come from sore and overworked muscles and joints, we use trigger point therapy to help eliminate this pain for you.
What’s the Difference?
The biggest difference between therapeutic massage and relaxation massage is the element of therapy. Muscles with trigger points (mini muscle spasms) can create pain and soreness. We use specific therapeutic techniques to release these trigger points to help allow your body to return to homeostasis or balance.
Unlike relaxation massage, therapeutic massage can be slightly uncomfortable at times due to the muscle spasms being worked out by the therapist.
Most clients refer to this experience as the “it hurts so good feeling.” Generally clients will not feel this level of discomfort when a Swedish massage is performed.
Relaxation Massage
Although therapeutic in its own right, relaxation massage generally uses lighter pressure to relax the nervous system and improve blood and lymph flow throughout the body. Thirty minutes-$55.00 One hour-$75.00 Ninety minutes-$115.00
Therapeutic Massage
A stronger, more invigorating massage, this treatment uses trigger point therapy to help eliminate pain from sore and overworked muscles and joints. *Thirty minutes-$55.00 One hour-$75.00 Ninety minutes-$115.00
Zone Massage
A mini massage concentrating on your chosen specific area to assist with stress relief and/or pain management. *Thirty minutes-$55.00
Oncology Massage
This is very light massage catered to the needs of clients who are dealing with cancer. Our therapists are trained in massage for cancer patients and work with the clients' physicians to provide the best care possible. *Thirty minutes-$55.00 One hour-$75.00
Clients opting for this treatment must be prepared to give the following information: type of cancer, physician's release form, and latest blood counts
Some Things to Keep in Mind
While massage therapy is beneficial to most people, there are some conditions in which massage may be contraindicated. Be sure to let your therapist know about your health history and always check with your doctor to ensure massage is safe for you if you have any question as to whether you should have a treatment.
You should understand that massage, whether it is therapeutic or for general relaxation, is for stress relief and relief of muscular tension. If any discomfort is felt, it is important to inform the practitioner so that the pressure from the massage strokes can be adjusted to your comfort level, even during therapeutic massage.
It is also necessary to understand that there are several normal responses to relaxation during massage that you need not be embarrassed about or respond to. Such responses can be movement or release of intestinal gas, crying, laughing, strong emotions, sighing, groaning, yawing, cognitive or felt memories, stomach gurgling, and or need to change position. Some people also find it comforting to talk during massage while others enjoy solitude in their thoughts.
At any time during your session, please let the practitioner know if there is anything he or she can do to help you feel more comfortable.
