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Standard Massage Methods

Swedish Massage

This classic style uses soothing strokes of light to moderate pressure, and is the foundation for most Western-trained Massage Therapists. Key benefits include soothing the nerves and helps to reduce stress & muscle strain recovery time. Swedish massage is highly recommended to be included in a regular routine for stress and anxiety management. It is specific to each client’s needs, and is an effective way to:

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  • Increase the patients relaxation by stimulating the parasympathetic nervous system (the body’s system to create a relaxed metabolic state).

  • Remove metabolic waste buildup from tissue

Deep Tissue Massage

Deep tissue is extremely effective in that it can decrease the chances of injury and reduce recovery time between activities and workouts. It is normal to feel a bit sore the day after a deep tissue massage. Deep tissue massage draws on Western clinical techniques to address specific muscular and connective tissue structures in the body. It requires extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology and kinesiology. It is specific to each client’s needs, and is an effective way to:

 

  • Balance fasical structures

  • Restore the normal range of motion to joints

Myofascial Release


Myofascial Release is a very effective hands-on technique that provides sustained pressure into myofascial restrictions to manage pain and restore motion. The theory of Myofascial Release requires an understanding of the fascial system (aka connective tissue). The fascia is a specialized system of the body that has an appearance similar to a spider’s web or cheesecloth.

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Fascia is very densely woven, covering and interpenetrating every muscle, bone, nerve, artery and vein as well as all of our internal organs, including the heart, lungs, brain and spinal cord. The most interesting aspect of the fascial system is that it is not just a system of separate coverings. It is actually one structure that exists from head to foot without interruption. In this way, you can begin to see that each part of the entire body is connected to every other part by the fascia, like the yarn in a sweater.

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Our patients have reported to us that these techniques allow for a longer-lasting effect from their regular massage treatments. Often we use these techniques in combination with deep tissue and trigger point release to address the very complex muscle compensations involved in chronic tension headache, with very promising results.

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