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Relaxation
Massage
Relaxation Massage is a light relaxing massage. It uses effleurage—gliding
strokes to gently warm the muscles. After the muscles have
been warmed, pettrisage, a type of kneading stroke is then
applied, to again warm the muscles at a deeper level. This
also helps identify adhesions as well as break up toxins in
the tissue. This is primarily a massage for first timers and
those who simply want to relax.
Swedish Massage
Swedish Massage is probably the most well known or heard of.
It uses a series of specific slow smooth strokes to create
an improved circulatory environment within the body’s
system. This relaxes muscle tension, improves joint range
of motion and promotes a general state of well being. It involves
the effleurage and petrissage as the relaxation massage does,
as well as friction strokes that create a deeper sense of
heat to break up adhesions and work deeper into joint spaces.
You then use tapotement, —a series of brisk rhythmical
blows to the muscle using various parts of the fingers or
hands. It is used to loosen and stimulate congestion. After
tapotement, nerve strokes are applied which are very light
strokes used with finger tips to bring the body back together
as a whole.
Connective Tissue
"Connective tissue binds specific cells into tissues,
tissues into organs, organs into systems. It cements muscles
to bones and ties bones into joints. It wraps every nerve
and vessels, laces all internal structures firmly into place
and envelops the body as a whole."
From this description you can see that connective tissue makes
up our whole body. Connective tissue comes in many forms,
and as we get older it dries up or becomes too rigid and our
bodies become old feeling. Connective tissue massage is a
series of very light slow strokes that bring the body into
a more fluid balanced state. It keeps joints moveable and
creaking free. It's great for people with arthritis and the
elderly or those who need to relax. Though it doesn’t
feel like a deep massage, as the above description says this
massage goes to the deepest of all the layers, the core of
the body the cells.
Sports Massage and Injury Rehabilitation
Sports massage can be used for anyone that is working out,
even just a little. It can be broken down into three main
stages: Pre-event, Post-event and Rehabilitation.
Pre-event massage occurs any where from 2 hours to
15 minutes before an event. (15 -45 is generally recommended.)
This, however, should not be used as a warm up. It is a quick
15-20 minute massage that targets the main muscles. It is
designed to be a compliment to the warm up, giving the athlete
a chance to get motivated for the upcoming event and extra
pep to the muscles. It is done with no oils and is performed
right over the athletes clothing.
Post-event
is a basic relaxation massage with no deep work, following
the event up until 36 hours after the event. This is used
to help release lactic acid and toxins as well as to stretch
the muscle and help cool down. This does not replace a cool
down.
Injury
Rehabilitation provides relief from accidents or traumas
to a muscle, whatever it may be. It usually involves stretching,
heat/ice therapy and trigger point work. You must always consult
a doctor for any major disability.
Deep Tissue and Body Balancing
Deep tissue massage uses stroke that really get into the muscle
and break up adhesions. It usually involves cross fibering
the attachment site of the muscles as well as stretching and
strengthening muscles to keep the body in balance.
Trigger
Point Therapy
Along the body there are specific areas that are known to
cause pain in people. Trigger point therapy is simply pressure
applied to these areas to break up toxins and allow fresh
nutrients in, causing relaxation to the rest of the area.
Prenatal
and Postnatal Massage
Prenatal massage is a great massage for women in the
second and especially third trimesters of pregnancy. Here
is a small list of benefits or prenatal massage:
- 1st
Trimester—It’s relaxing and pampering. It relieves
headaches from hormonal changes as well as helping with
fatigue and morning sickness.
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2nd Trimester—Relieves backache, leg cramps, sciatic
pain.
- 3rd
Trimester—May reduce edema. Same benefits as mentioned
and helps with body image. Also at 8 weeks the fetus can
feel what is going on and it can be a very bonding experience
for mother and baby.
Postnatal
massage can help get the body back to its normal state and
break up and adhesions up before they become permanent scars.
It can also help in postpartum blues.
Chair Massage
Need
a quick pick mw up, but don’t have time to get undressed,
get on the table, lay there for and hour or an hour and a
half, get dressed and race back to work? But you would like
a massage, and your work doesn’t offer chair massage.
Then stop by my office and get your own chair massage: 10-30
minute mini-massages, fully clothed, no olis. Sit down, relax
and get back to work in almost no time. (Note: a special therapeutic
chair is made available for this service.) Call for more details.
On-site Chair Massage
Onsite
Chair Massage is great for parties, company gatherings, a
simple "thank you" for a job well done, or a "pick
me up." I'll come to your place of business (great for
for both offices and retail locations) and I'll provide simple
but very relaxing and rejuvenating 10-15 minute massages for
employees. Work is no longer a chore when you can look forward
to a massage during your day!
Planning
a conference or convention? Nothing is more appreciated by
weary exhibitors than a chance to retreat to a lounge area
for a quick chair massage.
Check
out the article in
the Benefits section for much more detail!
Event
Massage (Individual or Group)
This is a special service just perfect for the wedding day
jitters, bachelorette party, and wedding or baby shower.
It’s
also a great way so say "thank you" to all those
who help, as well as relax them before the ceremony. I come
to you with massage chair or table to choose. It’s a
package deal of three hours which includes additional travel
and supplies. You decide if you want individual half hour
sessions, or 10-15 minute chair massages.
Want
to have an extra special reception? I can stay and chair massage
away, making your guest really happy they showed up.
 Ear
Coning (Candling)
If
you’d like to get through the cold and flu season without
a hint of sinus pressure, then you’d better get your
ears cleaned out! That’s right your ears!! Do you think
your ears are clean now? Wait 'til you try Ear Coning/Candling.
It's my newest service that has people talking, and will really
have you "hearing things"!
Ear
candling is an ancient treatment. It uses a hollow candle
made of bees wax or paraffin. The outside is light and smoke
is drawn out from the bottom. The candle is then inserted
into the ear. The swirling smoke draws out wax, yeast and
other toxins hidden in the ear canal and chambers. It is a
very relaxing treatment and great for little kids, and those
who suffer from sinuses, and yeast disorders, and those who
have lost some hearing in the past.
Check
out the article in the Benefits
section for much more detail!
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