What is Massage?

Massage is the manual manipulation of the soft tissue (skin, muscles, and other connective tissues). When properly applied, the treatment releases toxins, balances the body, improves posture, relieves aches and pains, and increases the flow of oxygen and other nutrients within your blood, bones, brain and organs.

Relaxation Massage uses a variety of manual techniques designed to relieve stress, promote relaxation and enhance overall wellness. This type of massage has significant and even profound therapeutic value - relaxation is therapeutic. It is generally performed using broad strokes and fluid, rhythmic movements. Swedish Massage is a perfect example of relaxation Massage using medium to firm pressure.

Therapeutic / Deep Tissue Massage employs a variety of manual techniques to promote stress relief and relaxation, mobilize various structures, relieve pain and swelling, and improve range of motion and function. While it is important to be fluid and rhythmic with the movements, this type of massage utilizes deep pressure and is focused on specific areas and tissues in the body. It is performed to produce specific mechanical changes in the tissues.

Please review the menu of services for each therapist to determine which massage is right for you.

Benefits of Massage

While the benefits of massage are limitless, here are a few for you to consider:

Massage can help release chronic muscular tension and pain

Promote faster healing of injured muscular tissue

Reduce mental and physical fatigue and stress

Create an overall sense of well-being

Reduce blood pressure

Increase joint flexibility Improve concentration

Promote better sleep Improve circulation

Improve posture

Reduce anxiety

Scheduling Your Appointment

Select a time and day that you will not be extremely rushed upon arrival or departure. This is important time that you have set aside to for yourself ~ because you deserve it! Please contact your therapist directly to schedule your appointment.

When You Arrive

All new clients will complete an information form. This provides insight into a client's primary complaint, current health, lifestyle and medical history allowing the therapist to focus on the appropriate direction of the session.

Your Massage Session

Your information form will be reviewed by your therapist prior to the session. After all your questions are answered and a review of your needs are assessed; you will undress in privacy and begin to relax on the massage table. Each client disrobes to their comfort level. The therapist will re-enter the room when you are ready and begin your session. The typical full-body massage includes work on your back, legs, feet, neck, arms, hands and scalp. A high level of respect is maintained for all clients, only uncovering those areas being worked on.

Please note: You have the right to open communication with your therapist. Please tell us if the pressure needs to be adjusted for your comfort level.

What To Expect After Your Massage

Depending on the kind of massage you receive, and your current state of health, your body may feel a variety of different things. You might feel completely relaxed from a traditional Swedish massage, or you could feel utterly spent after a Therapeutic / Deep Tissue Massage. It is highly recommended that after any massage/bodywork session that you drink plenty of water. Any session will loosen many toxins in your body and the added water will help with proper elimination.

Contraindications

Individuals with any of the following conditions should NOT receive a massage. If you are uncertain – always inquire with your physician prior to your session.

Cancer

Aneurysms

Thrombosis

Chemotherapy

Colds or flu

Heart conditions

Severe varicose veins

Unhealed bone fracture

Any contagious condition

First trimester of pregnancy

Full stomach from recent meal

Acute inflammation of the kidneys

Recently torn tendon, ligaments, or muscles

Osteoporosis where danger of fracturing exist

Please contact your therapist directly to schedule your next appointment.

Gratuity

If you are pleased with the service you received, it is customary to offer a 15% - 20% gratuity to your therapist.

24 hour cancellation notice is requested ~ Late cancellations are subject to a 50% service charge

Payment is by Cash or Check only.

Gift Certificates Available for any service or denomination.