THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE THERAPY

Massage styles are customized to the individual patient to ensure pain relief and comfort.  The patient’s pain, method of injury and health history are evaluated and multiple massage techniques may be incorporated.  Feedback and communication are encouraged to enhance comfort and quality. 

Swedish Style Massage- Uses light to medium pressure to ensure relaxation and to de-stress the body and mind. Involves effleurage and petrissage.

Deep Tissue Massage- Deep pressure is utilized to work out muscle knots and adhesions.  Forearm and elbow techniques are used by the therapist to penetrate deep into the muscle allowing tension release.  May also include: Trigger Point Therapy- Similar to deep tissue, this technique is done to release tension in specific areas.  Deep pressure using stabilized thumb and elbow work in a repetitive manner.

Pre/Post Natal- Pregnancy massage helps create circulation for mother and baby.  This massage can also reduce swollen feet, legs and hands.  Low back and sciatic pain are frequent problems while pregnant.  This areas can be tension-free following medium to light pressure with effleurage, kneading and compression.

Sports Therapy Massage- This massage is designed for athletes in training.  Pre-race or Pre-game massage is energizing and helps circulation to provide maximum endurance.  Post-race or Post-game massage following the event encourages relaxation to help rest and cool the muscle tissue and ligaments.

Detoxification Massage- This massage is used with a monitored nutritional detoxification program.  The goal is to help loosen toxins that are underlying in the muscle tissue and interstitial fluid.  Massage also creates circulation and lymph flow.  A technique used sparingly is the liver pump which can uplift toxins and help their excretion.

Scar Tissue Therapy-  Deep friction to create circulation over the scar to provide proper healing and correct the scar.  May also incorporate Anodyne therapy.