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Massage is charged by time, here are our prices

Please notice that this business provides education to a medical student.

The types of massage that we offer are Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue, Sports, Myofascial Release and Pregnancy Massage.

Swedish Massage:  This is the relaxing, stress-reducing type of massage most people think about when they want a massage.  Swedish massage includes gliding, kneading, and striking strokes as well as friction strokes, stretching, joint movements, gentle shaking, and rocking.  Generally, the massage is full-body and is very relaxing and has therapeutic benefits.  Swedish Massage technique can also focus on one area of the body such as the back if that is the client's desire.  Swedish Massage sessions are typically 1 hour to 90 minutes, but can be shorter or longer as desired.

Myofascial Release: This technique, while not strictly massage, is another gentle and highly effective technique used by the therapist to help facilitate release of restrictions in your fascia (a widespread connective tissue) that can cause tightness and pain.  If you feel that you could relieve your discomfort or pain if you could "just stretch that area" then Myofascial Release could be just what you're looking for.  The gentleness of Myofascial Release makes it the treatment of choice for many who suffer from Fibromyalgia, Functional Scoliosis, Lupus, and Myofascial Pain Syndrome.

Sports Massage: Sports Massage is generally used to help improve athletic performance.  Most often the Sports Massage is focused on the muscles and tissues most often used in the athletes sport, i.e., runners focus on their legs and hips.  The techniques used include those used in Swedish Massage but may be deeper and combined with other techniques like Myofascial Release (MFR), Deep Tissue massage, and stretching (PNF and MET).  Exactly how it is done depends on whether the massage is being used to prepare for an event, recover from an event (helping with Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness), or assist in treating an injury. 

Deep Tissue: Deep Tissue Massage is a term that gets thrown around quite a bit.  Deep Tissue Massage is a massage of the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissues of the body.  Deep Tissue Massage is used to provide a more therapeutic effect by massaging all layers from superficial (closer to the skin) to deep (closer to the bone).  It relaxes the muscles, rids them of built up metabolic waste, and helps release adhesions between muscles and connective tissues.  It can also be useful in preventing scar tissue build up from injuries to muscles and connective tissues.  NOTE: Deep Tissue Massage is the most incorrectly performed type of massage in the world.   Many massage therapists believe (erroneously) that they must use extreme pressure to reach deep tissues.  Extreme pressure is not necessary and is likely result in pain to the client.  It also has the potential for causing injury.  If the pressure being used by the therapist is causing you severe pain, tell them to use less or stop the massage.

Pregnancy Massage:   Pregnancy massage has gained tremendous popularity by helping the mother-to-be remain comfortable during her pregnancy and in many cases have an easier delivery.   Pregnancy massage relieves muscle spasms and cramps associated with the stress of extra weight bearing and physical changes that occur during pregnancy.  It also reduces stress and teaches the mother to relax.  Relaxation is one of the keys to labor and delivery.  The gestation process is enhanced through increasing blood circulation, lymph circulation, reducing edema, increasing cellular respiration. Pregnancy massage also provides emotional support and physical nurturing which may be passed on to the baby.  Pregnancy massage also assists in reducing the stress in the weight bearing joints and the muscles, helping to enhance breathing capacity which is needed during labor and delivery.