CONDITIONS
Massage therapy can help with the following conditions:
Relaxation
- Tension
- Stress reduction
- Pregnancy
Special massage table allows for comfortable pregnancy positioning.
Pain Relief
- Tendinitis
- Carpal Tunnel
- Headaches
- Muscle strains
- Lower back pain
- TMJ (jaw pain)
- Pain from old injuries
- Scar tissue
- Whiplash
- Hip pain
- Sciatic pain
See below for a description of the techniques that may be appropriate for the different conditions.
MODALITIES
- Myoskeletal Alignment Technique (MAT)
MAT identifies postural distortions to improve and prevent pain conditions. Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) and myofacial techniques are used to lengthen tight/facilitated muscles while fiber activation techniques tone weak/inhibited muscles. - Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT)
NMT is used for pain relief and specific problems. Structural and postural imbalances are identified through an initial postural assessment. These are then addressed through systematic and site specific massage. NMT reduces pain, tension, postural imbalance, and lengthens and strengthens tissues. - Myofacial Release
- Swedish Massage
A basic massage technique where long, smooth strokes and kneading is used to relax the muscles. - Trigger Point Therapy
A trigger point is an area of a muscle that refers pain sensations to other parts of the body. Trigger Point Therapy applies pressure to these points leading to immediate release of tension and improved muscular functioning. - Structural Muscular Balancing
A gentle and effective technique that releases chronic contraction in the muscles. The nervous system is triggered to release contractions through compression applied to muscles placed in a shortened position. - Reflexology
- Hydrotherapy
Hot or cold applications are used to enhance the massage treatment. Heat increases blood flow in the muscles which reduces tension and allows for deeper work. Cold applications reduce inflammation and endema and is used for tendinitis and acute conditions. - Sports Massage
Sports massage prevents injuries, speeds recovery, and keeps muscles healthy by reducing adhesions and softening scar tissue. It also improves the athlete’s performance by increasing the muscles ability to lengthen and contract. Sports massage can be performed on a massage table or chair. - Chair Massage
Chair massage is 5 to 30 minute massage sessions at any outdoor or indoor location. Sessions can focus on relaxation or specific complaints. Chair massage is especially appropriate for offices, company parties, festivals, sports venues and other locations where a number of people may want shorter massage sessions.
A note about the sessions
The client is draped for table massage, which is the most common setting for the techniques listed above. The client is always fully clothed for chair massage.
