Regular Swedish Massage: A system of long strokes, kneading and friction techniques on the more superficial layers of the muscles, combined with active and passive movement of the joints.

 

Deep Tissue Massage: A massage technique that concentrates on the deeper layers of muscle tissue through slow strokes and deep finger pressure.

 

Sports Massage:  Massage therapy focusing on muscle systems relevant to a particular sport.

 

Trigger Point/Tender Point Massage:  Combined positioning and specific finger or thumb pressure into trigger/tender points in muscle and connective tissue, to reduce hypersensitivity, muscle spasms and referred pain patterns that characterize the point.

 

Myofascial Release: Manual manipulation to release the body's fascial tissue.

 

Reiki: An energy-balance practice technique that involves the transmission of the universal life energy from practitioner to recipient.

 

Craniosacral Therapy: This is a holistic therapy that involves the manipulation of the skull bones and the sacrum to relieve pain and a variety of other ailments.

 

Prenatal Massage: This specialty massage focuses on the needs of the mother-to-be as her body goes through the extraordinary changes of the childbirth experience.

 

Integral Bodywork: A series of hands-on deep bodywork aimed at releasing pain experience in your body or in your thoughts and feelings.