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| Swedish |
| Excellent for increasing circulation and relieving tired, aching muscles. This gentle yet relaxing massage uses light to moderate pressure.
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| Esalen |
| A slow, gentle style that also combines deeper tissue strokes to release tension. Esalen massage also employs passive joint movements to enable the sense of body space.
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| Acupressure |
| A Chinese technique using finger pressure on specific points along the body. Uses the principles of energy flow (chi) to bring balance to the body.
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| Shiatsu |
| Shiatsu uses deep finger pressure according to acupuncture principles, this traditional Japanese massage focuses on body points to open blocked meridians.
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| Reflexology |
| Pressure is applied to certain reflex points in the feet and hands that correspond to different parts of the body. Pressing on these points helps stimulate the body's own healing forces. Can be incorporated into any massage session.
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| Sports Massage |
| Aids active people in preventing injury and assisting in the recovery of muscle. Excellent for athletes, pre and post events, and those who workout regularly.
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| Deep Tissue |
| Used to release chronic muscle tension through slower strokes and more direct pressure applied to the muscles. This massage targets specific muscle groups, with emphasis on deep, direct pressure, to penetrate muscle tissue to induce greater relaxation. Techniques employing breath and movement are also used.
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| Polarity |
| Balances energy to help increase the circulation between certain energy points (chakras) in the body by using gentle touch and pressure. Subtle energy blockages are released helping to restore balance and vitality.
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| Trigger Point Myotherapy |
| Highly effective for relieving pain, stiffness and decreased range of motion. Tender spots in the muscles are called "trigger points". The practitioner uses deep pressure on these points to relieve muscle pain.
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| Myofasical Release |
| Helps rebalance the body by releasing tension in the fascia. Fascia is a thin, almost translucent connective tissue that wraps around muscle. Direct hands-on pressure to the fascia helps restore fluid mobility between muscle layers and joints.
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| Prenatal** |
| Helps relieve pain and tension common with pregnancy. Increases circulation. Not recommended for the first trimester. Please consult your doctor before getting a massage.
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| Reiki |
| During Reiki, which means "universal life-force energy", the session follows a traditional pattern of hand positions resting on the body without pressure. Helps restore balance and harmony.
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| Vibrational |
| Offers quick and simple restoration to the circulatory, lymphatic and complete nervous systems of the body.
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| Amma |
| Incorporates a series of pressing, stroking, stretching and percussive techniques with the thumbs, fingers, arms, elbows and knees.
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