Massage Therapy
European Medical Massage Therapy is based on the sciences of anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, and pathology. It uses a wide variety of techniques to treat stress, injury, pain, poor range of motion and postural dysfunction.
Swedish Massage is a very relaxing and therapeutic style of bodywork. It combines oils or lotion with an array of strokes such as rolling, kneading, and percussion to help the body improve its circulation. The benefits of this type of bodywork are wide-ranging and include relief from aches and pains, decreased stress levels in the body, enhanced mental clarity, improved appearance, and greater flexibility.
Deep Tissue Massage is a form of bodywork that aims to relieve tension in the deeper layers of tissue
in the body. Deep Tissue Massage is a highly effective method for releasing chronic stress areas due to misalignment, repetitive motions, and past lingering injuries. Due to the nature of the deep tissue work, open communication during the session is crucial to make sure you don't get too uncomfortable. Keep in mind that soreness is pretty common after the treatment, and that plenty of water should be ingested to aid with the flushing and removal of toxins that will have been released from the deep tissue during the session.
Myofascial Release is a form of soft tissue therapy intended to eliminate pain, increase range of motion, and rebalance the entire body. It does this by using massage techniques to stretch the fascia and release the bonds that exist between the fascia, muscles and bones. Fascia is the connective tissue that connects and covers all muscles, organs, and skeletal structures of the body. A variety of techniques are used to address the connective tissues from the most superficial, just beneath the skin, to the deepest, surrounding the organs bones brain and spinal cord.
Neuromuscular Therapy is a system of massage techniques that were developed in the 1930's by Dr. Stanley Lief in England. It uses a holistic approach towards healing, emphasizing and stimulating the body's natural ability to heal itself. Neuromuscular therapy also enhances the function of joints and muscles, and accelerates the overall healing process by facilitating the release of endorphins.
Trigger Point Therapy is a style of bodywork that focuses on stimulating and releasing "trigger points" in your body. Trigger points are tender areas of tension similar to acupressure points, except they occur in the belly of the muscle rather than along the energy pathways of the body. These "knots" are built up throughout a person's life due to physical, mental, and/or emotional stress. During a session, focused pressure is applied through a variety of techniques order to release your trigger points. This process can be quite painful at times, yet the effects are lasting and profoundly transformative.
Oriental Medical Massage aims to restore and balance the flow of energy (Qi/Chi) throughout your body. It uses hand and finger pressure along with various tools on specific points and energy pathways (meridians) on your body to restore you to full health. There are many methods, but they all share a common foundation in Chinese Medicine. They simply differ in their use of specific techniques to balance your energy.
AnMo, literally “Press (and) Rub”, uses gentle techniques to move qi, blood and body fluids through the meridians and body tissues to relax and harmonize the body and mind and promote general health and wellbeing.
TuiNa, literally “Push (and) Grab”, uses stimulation of the meridians and points along with manipulation of the joints, muscles, tendons and ligaments to relieve pain and restore normal physical function.
DianXue, literally “Select Cavity”, uses manipulations of specific meridian points (cavities) to regulate and harmonize the function of the organ systems of the body. This form of “acupuncture without needles” can help to address a wide variety of conditions from headaches and insomnia to digestive and reproductive difficulties.
GuaSha, literally “Scrape Away”, uses various tools to manipulate the soft tissues of the body to mobilize stagnant qi and blood and release encapsulated toxins. It is commonly used to treat musculo-skeletal disorders as well as colds, flu, and fevers. GuaSha can sometimes leave red or purple marks which can last for several days, but are generally not painful.
Cupping involves the use of vacuum cups to release muscle and connective tissues, mobilize qi and blood, and release toxins. Used for similar indications to GuaSha it can also leave temporary marks.
Moxabustion is used to warm specific areas and acupuncture points to increase circulation and stimulate the flow of blood and qi. It is particularly useful for chronic pain, feelings of cold, and poor circulation.
Herbal preparations, applied to the skin, are used to relieve pain, increase circulation and move stagnant qi and blood, enhancing the effect of other techniques.
Oriental Medical Massage maintains health and evaluates and treats illness and pain based on the principles developed over 2000 years of clinical application of Chinese Medicine. The therapist will examine you by looking, listening, asking questions, and palpation. This allows the therapist to record a full case history. Once an evaluation is made, the therapist may use a variety of methods to stimulate a combination of specific areas and points on the surface of the body for the purpose of achieving therapeutic and preventative effects. These noninvasive techniques have been proven safe and effective over generations of practice and work with the body's own resources to stimulate natural heath and healing.
European Medical Massage Therapy is based on the sciences of anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, and pathology. It uses a wide variety of techniques to treat stress, injury, pain, poor range of motion and postural dysfunction.
Swedish Massage is a very relaxing and therapeutic style of bodywork. It combines oils or lotion with an array of strokes such as rolling, kneading, and percussion to help the body improve its circulation. The benefits of this type of bodywork are wide-ranging and include relief from aches and pains, decreased stress levels in the body, enhanced mental clarity, improved appearance, and greater flexibility.
Deep Tissue Massage is a form of bodywork that aims to relieve tension in the deeper layers of tissue
in the body. Deep Tissue Massage is a highly effective method for releasing chronic stress areas due to misalignment, repetitive motions, and past lingering injuries. Due to the nature of the deep tissue work, open communication during the session is crucial to make sure you don't get too uncomfortable. Keep in mind that soreness is pretty common after the treatment, and that plenty of water should be ingested to aid with the flushing and removal of toxins that will have been released from the deep tissue during the session.
Myofascial Release is a form of soft tissue therapy intended to eliminate pain, increase range of motion, and rebalance the entire body. It does this by using massage techniques to stretch the fascia and release the bonds that exist between the fascia, muscles and bones. Fascia is the connective tissue that connects and covers all muscles, organs, and skeletal structures of the body. A variety of techniques are used to address the connective tissues from the most superficial, just beneath the skin, to the deepest, surrounding the organs bones brain and spinal cord.
Neuromuscular Therapy is a system of massage techniques that were developed in the 1930's by Dr. Stanley Lief in England. It uses a holistic approach towards healing, emphasizing and stimulating the body's natural ability to heal itself. Neuromuscular therapy also enhances the function of joints and muscles, and accelerates the overall healing process by facilitating the release of endorphins.
Trigger Point Therapy is a style of bodywork that focuses on stimulating and releasing "trigger points" in your body. Trigger points are tender areas of tension similar to acupressure points, except they occur in the belly of the muscle rather than along the energy pathways of the body. These "knots" are built up throughout a person's life due to physical, mental, and/or emotional stress. During a session, focused pressure is applied through a variety of techniques order to release your trigger points. This process can be quite painful at times, yet the effects are lasting and profoundly transformative.
Oriental Medical Massage aims to restore and balance the flow of energy (Qi/Chi) throughout your body. It uses hand and finger pressure along with various tools on specific points and energy pathways (meridians) on your body to restore you to full health. There are many methods, but they all share a common foundation in Chinese Medicine. They simply differ in their use of specific techniques to balance your energy.
AnMo, literally “Press (and) Rub”, uses gentle techniques to move qi, blood and body fluids through the meridians and body tissues to relax and harmonize the body and mind and promote general health and wellbeing.
TuiNa, literally “Push (and) Grab”, uses stimulation of the meridians and points along with manipulation of the joints, muscles, tendons and ligaments to relieve pain and restore normal physical function.
DianXue, literally “Select Cavity”, uses manipulations of specific meridian points (cavities) to regulate and harmonize the function of the organ systems of the body. This form of “acupuncture without needles” can help to address a wide variety of conditions from headaches and insomnia to digestive and reproductive difficulties.
GuaSha, literally “Scrape Away”, uses various tools to manipulate the soft tissues of the body to mobilize stagnant qi and blood and release encapsulated toxins. It is commonly used to treat musculo-skeletal disorders as well as colds, flu, and fevers. GuaSha can sometimes leave red or purple marks which can last for several days, but are generally not painful.
Cupping involves the use of vacuum cups to release muscle and connective tissues, mobilize qi and blood, and release toxins. Used for similar indications to GuaSha it can also leave temporary marks.
Moxabustion is used to warm specific areas and acupuncture points to increase circulation and stimulate the flow of blood and qi. It is particularly useful for chronic pain, feelings of cold, and poor circulation.
Herbal preparations, applied to the skin, are used to relieve pain, increase circulation and move stagnant qi and blood, enhancing the effect of other techniques.
Oriental Medical Massage maintains health and evaluates and treats illness and pain based on the principles developed over 2000 years of clinical application of Chinese Medicine. The therapist will examine you by looking, listening, asking questions, and palpation. This allows the therapist to record a full case history. Once an evaluation is made, the therapist may use a variety of methods to stimulate a combination of specific areas and points on the surface of the body for the purpose of achieving therapeutic and preventative effects. These noninvasive techniques have been proven safe and effective over generations of practice and work with the body's own resources to stimulate natural heath and healing.