Massage therapy
sessions typically are one-hour of hands-on time. However, 30-minute
and 90-minute sessions can also be scheduled. Please communicate with
the massage therapist if you are uncomfortable in any way during your
session so changes can be made and you can enjoy YOUR massage.
Several
different techniques are integrated into the massage session to meet
the needs and goals of the client. Most sessions will include a
combination of Swedish massage and neuromuscular work.
Swedish massage is a combination of five basic strokes used to
manipulate soft tissue. Movement is towards the heart and stimulates
circulation. Benefits of Swedish massage include overall relaxation
and improved circulation which may speed healing and reduce swelling
from injury. Swedish massage creates an overall sense of well-being.
Neuromuscular
massage is a deeper massage into the soft tissue used to help
balance the central nervous system and the musculoskeletal system. It
is a technique used to help release nerve/muscle spasms and increase
muscular flexibility. Movement is used to facilitate the release of
contracted muscles.
Several
different techniques are integrated into the massage session to meet
the needs and goals of the client. Most sessions will include a
combination of Swedish massage and neuromuscular work.
Neuromuscular
massage is a deeper massage into the soft tissue used to help
balance the central nervous system and the musculoskeletal system. It
is a technique used to help release nerve/muscle spasms and increase
muscular flexibility. Movement is used to facilitate the release of
contracted muscles.