Massage
Massage therapy consists primarily of hands-on manipulation of the soft tissues of the body, specifically the muscles, connective tissues, tendons, ligaments and joints for the purpose of optimizing health.
Massage therapy treatment has a therapeutic effect on the body and optimizes health and well-being by acting on the muscular, nervous and circulatory systems. Physical function can be developed, maintained and improved; physical dysfunction, pain and the effects of stress can be relieved or prevented through the use of Massage Therapy.
Modern massage techniques can be traced back to the 1700s and the development of Swedish massage, the first systematic method of therapeutic massage based on physiology. Today’s Massage Therapists use their knowledge of anatomy and physiology to combine traditional Swedish and modern Massage Therapy techniques with exercise and other therapies to treat their clients.
Cupping
Cupping is a type of alternative therapy that originated in China. It involves placing cups on the skin to create suction. The suction may facilitate healing with blood flow. Cupping increases blood circulation to the area where the cups are placed. This may relieve muscle tension, which can improve overall blood flow and promote cell repair. It may also help form new connective tissues and create new blood vessels in the tissue.
Kinesio Taping
Kinesiology tape is a thin, water-resistant, and flexible cotton strip with acrylic adhesive on one side. The tape:
- Is latex-free
- Can be worn for multiple days
- Is almost identical to human skin in both thickness and elasticity
- Provides support to joints and muscles to promote the body’s natural healing process
- K-tape also provides extended soft tissue manipulation to help further the effects of physical therapy exercises and the physical kneading or manipulation of muscles and joints by a massage therapist.
K-tape can be applied virtually anywhere there’s soft tissue or muscle pain. Some of the most common injuries that benefit from kinesiology tape include:
- Acute soft tissue issues (muscle sprains, ligament strains, and hematomas)
- Joint swelling
- Low muscle tone or muscle weakness
- Systemic conditions (fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, and lupus)
- Tendinopathies
- Post-fracture support
- Growing pains in adolescents
- Poor posture
Pre-natal Massage
Pregnancy massage benefits:
- Relieve muscle tension, aches and pain
- Reduces swelling in hands and feet
- Regulates hormones and blood flow
- Reduces stress and anxiety
A pre-natal course with infant massage is available. Also, a pregnancy table is available for comfort in a prone position during all trimesters of your pregnancy.