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There are many forms of soft tissue work and massage
techniques. Some techniques are very light and sweeping
while others go deep into the muscle tissues.
The most important thing about choosing a practitioner is
finding one who will listen to what you want and adjust their
strokes to meet your needs. Massage can be such a wonderful
experience and my goal is to provide you with the opportunity to
treat yourself to this enjoyable, relaxing connection with your
body.
Swedish: A progression of strokes from light to deep, slowly
working down into the muscular tissue. The focus is to
increase circulation locally then release muscular tension
through tissue pressure and movement.
Esalen: A series of long smooth strokes nurturing and
bending the tissue to create a feeling of deep relaxation and
pliability.
Sports Massage: This massage technique varies based on
the timing of the competitive event that the athlete is
participating in. Prior to an event, the techniques used would
create energy, improve nutrition to, and improve movement
within the muscular tissue and joints. This readies the athlete
for optimal performance. After an event, the techniques used
would focus on removal of lactic acid or waste molecules
produced during the competition. This promotes faster
recovery time.
Acupressure: Acupressure points are points where the body’
s energy pathways (or Meridians) are accessible through
contact with specific areas on the skin. The purpose of this type
of massage is to get energy moving in a more balanced
fashion throughout the body. The Japanese form of
acupressure massage is called Shiatsu. This massage goes
through a series of point stimulation over the main meridians of
the body allowing energy to flow between points, clearing areas
of overabundance and bringing energy to areas of deficit.
techniques. Some techniques are very light and sweeping
while others go deep into the muscle tissues.
The most important thing about choosing a practitioner is
finding one who will listen to what you want and adjust their
strokes to meet your needs. Massage can be such a wonderful
experience and my goal is to provide you with the opportunity to
treat yourself to this enjoyable, relaxing connection with your
body.
Swedish: A progression of strokes from light to deep, slowly
working down into the muscular tissue. The focus is to
increase circulation locally then release muscular tension
through tissue pressure and movement.
Esalen: A series of long smooth strokes nurturing and
bending the tissue to create a feeling of deep relaxation and
pliability.
Sports Massage: This massage technique varies based on
the timing of the competitive event that the athlete is
participating in. Prior to an event, the techniques used would
create energy, improve nutrition to, and improve movement
within the muscular tissue and joints. This readies the athlete
for optimal performance. After an event, the techniques used
would focus on removal of lactic acid or waste molecules
produced during the competition. This promotes faster
recovery time.
Acupressure: Acupressure points are points where the body’
s energy pathways (or Meridians) are accessible through
contact with specific areas on the skin. The purpose of this type
of massage is to get energy moving in a more balanced
fashion throughout the body. The Japanese form of
acupressure massage is called Shiatsu. This massage goes
through a series of point stimulation over the main meridians of
the body allowing energy to flow between points, clearing areas
of overabundance and bringing energy to areas of deficit.
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Trigger Point: Trigger points are spots in a muscle that hold
extra tension. They feel like a knot or hardness of the
muscular tissue. Pressure over them can produce a feeling
of soreness or tenderness that can radiate to different areas
of the body. Pressure applied slowly with the correct
intension can break up the tension held between the muscle
fibers and release the trigger point, relieving pain.
Energy Balancing: This technique works through the body’
s bioenergetic field to promote well-being, relaxation, and
decrease discomfort by using universal healing energy. The
therapist may not even contact the skin with this technique
working through the process of intentional thought to bring
balance to a person’s energy field.
Stone Massage: This massage uses smooth stones that
are usually heated but can be used for cooling as well. The
stones can either be placed statically over specific points
where they produce a deep heating effect or they can be held
in the practitioner’s hands during a stroking process. This
massage is very soothing and very beneficial after traumatic
injury to tissue.
The art of massage is combining all of these different
techniques in such a way that it optimizes your body’s health
and creates a state of deep relaxation. Massage should
never be painful. Even the very deep strokes should be
performed in such a way that your body is able to accept the
deep pressure. Pain causes muscle tension and chemical
releases that go against the purpose of massage. You
should leave a massage feeling wonderful.
There are many benefits to massage. It alleviates pain,
stimulates circulation, enhances lymph flow, increases
mobility, relaxes tight tissue, stimulates the release of the
body’s natural pain killers, improves skin health, and relaxes
the body and mind. AND IT FEELS GREAT!!!
extra tension. They feel like a knot or hardness of the
muscular tissue. Pressure over them can produce a feeling
of soreness or tenderness that can radiate to different areas
of the body. Pressure applied slowly with the correct
intension can break up the tension held between the muscle
fibers and release the trigger point, relieving pain.
Energy Balancing: This technique works through the body’
s bioenergetic field to promote well-being, relaxation, and
decrease discomfort by using universal healing energy. The
therapist may not even contact the skin with this technique
working through the process of intentional thought to bring
balance to a person’s energy field.
Stone Massage: This massage uses smooth stones that
are usually heated but can be used for cooling as well. The
stones can either be placed statically over specific points
where they produce a deep heating effect or they can be held
in the practitioner’s hands during a stroking process. This
massage is very soothing and very beneficial after traumatic
injury to tissue.
The art of massage is combining all of these different
techniques in such a way that it optimizes your body’s health
and creates a state of deep relaxation. Massage should
never be painful. Even the very deep strokes should be
performed in such a way that your body is able to accept the
deep pressure. Pain causes muscle tension and chemical
releases that go against the purpose of massage. You
should leave a massage feeling wonderful.
There are many benefits to massage. It alleviates pain,
stimulates circulation, enhances lymph flow, increases
mobility, relaxes tight tissue, stimulates the release of the
body’s natural pain killers, improves skin health, and relaxes
the body and mind. AND IT FEELS GREAT!!!