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| Swedish Massage: Relaxation and relief from Stress A combination of techniques using gentle to deep pressure. Swedish massage is exceptional for increasing the level of oxygen in the blood, relaxing and softening muscles, improving range of motion, decreasing muscle toxins, improving circulation and joint flexibility, lowering blood pressure and more. It may include effleurage, compression, tapotement, vibration, friction and petrissage technique. |
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| Trigger points are very common and maybe associated with myofascial pain syndrome. A trigger point is a tight area within muscle tissue that causes pain in other parts of the body. This technique involves applying cycles of isolated pressure and release to tender muscle tissue. In this type of massage the client actively participates and communicates with the therapist. |
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Myofascial Release: balance muscle tension in the body |
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| Myofascial release incorporates light stretching techniques to help release the fascia or coverings of the internal body structures and organs. This will also provide lenghtening of the muscle. | |||||||||
| Deep Tissue Massage: reduces inflammation & helps eliminate scar tissue | |||||||||
| Similar to Swedish Massage but with a focus on the deepest layers of the muscle tissue, tendons and fascia (the protective layer surrounding muscles, bones and joints) and more specific areas. It aims to release the chronic patterns of tension in the body through slow stokes and deep pressure or friction on the contracted areas. | |||||||||
| REMEMBER TO DRINK PLENTY OF WATER AFTER A SESSION TO FLUSH OUT THE TOXINS THAT HAVE BEEN RELEASED IN YOUR BODY. | |||||||||