Massage Therapy

Massage Therapy 
Massage Therapy is a scientific method of manipulating the soft tissues of the body to have specific effect.  It's objective is the restoration of function, release of tension and the re-establishment of the contours where this is desirable.

Benefits of Masssage Therapy
Massage Therapy has several benefits both Physical and Mental.

Mental Benefits                                                              
Reduces anxiety                                                             
Promotes creativity and thinking skills                              
Helps relieve mental stress                                              
Promotes peace of mind                                                    
Fosters a relaxed state of mental alertness                         
                                            
                      
Physical Benefits
Improves flexibility and range motion                                                                 
Helps reduce blood pressure
Improves circulation
Relaxation
Relieves stress
Relieves muscle tension and stiffness 

Types of Massage Therapy

Sweedish Massage - the most  popular type of massage in the United States.  It involves the use of hands, forearms or elbows to manipulate the superficial layers of the muscles to imprvoe mental and physical health.  Active or passive movement of the joints may also be part of the massage.  The benefits of Swedish massage include increased blood circulation, mental and physical relaxation, decreased stress and muscle tension, and improved range of motion.

Neuromuscular Therapy - can help indivduals who experience distortion and biomechanical dysfunction, which is often a symptom of a deeper problem.  It is also used to locate and release spasms and hypercontraction in the tissue, eliminate trigger points that cause referred pain, rebuild the strenght of injured tissues, assist venous and lymphatic flow and restore postural alignment, proper biomechanics, and flexibility to the tissues.

Pregnacny Massage Therapy - the prenatal use of massage therapy to support the physiologic, structural, and emotional well-being of both mother and fetus.  Various forms of massage therapy, including Sweedish, deep tissue, neuromuscular, movement, and Oriental-based therapies, may be applied throughout pregnancy as well as during labor and the postpartum period.

Sports Massage - is a technique used to alleviate inflammation and reduce injuries. This massage is designed to help prevent injuries, promote flexibility, improve endurance and could help remove fatigue. The Sports Massage is for the novice or professional athlete either before, during or even at the end of their training events.

Clinical Massage - the Clinical Massage goes hand and hand with the chiropractic adjustment. The massage therapist will perform soft tissue work to help alleviate muscle strain. The Clinical Massage helps the individual that is usually suffering from injuries or chronic pain.

Deep Tissue Massage - focuses on the release of chronic patterns of tension and pain in the body. During this technique the massage therapist uses slow steady strokes and deep finger, elbow, palm and forearm pressure on the contacted areas while following or going across the grain of the muscles or tendons.