Swedish Massage is a technique using long, flowing strokes to reach the more superficial layers of muscles. It is normally a full body session which promotes general relaxation, improves circulation and relieves muscle tension.

Deep Tissue is a deeper pressure used to relieve tight muscle or chronic muscle pain by realigning the body's structure to its natural state. Slow strokes and specific pressure are used to reach the deeper layers of muscle fibers.

Neuromuscular Therapy is a therapy that re-educates nerve patterns by interrupting them with specific pressure points in the nervous system to relieve muscle spasms and chronic pain.

Sports Massage has three basic catagories:

Pre-event is a brisk, invigorating massage used to warm up muscles. This helps to prevent injury during any activity.

Post-event aids in recovery after a competition. It involves not only the noramlization and repair of tissue, but also general relaxation and mental calming. This massage removes toxins, relieves muscle spasms and prevents soreness.

Training assists in relieving muscular stress and preventing injuries.

Additional Services

Reflexology is a unique method of using the thumb and fingers to stimulate more than 7,200 nerve endings corresponding to all parts of the body. Stimulating the the appropriate region is intended to eliminate energy blockages thought to produce pain or disease in the related areas.

Japanese Facial & Foot Massage comes from traditional East Asian medical practices. It improves health, removes toxins from the face and balances one's Ki, or Life Force. This form of massage uses brisk strokes around the neck and face, which stimulates the regeneration of new skin cells. We use only the highest quality Shiseido cleanser and moisturizer for this technique.

Aromatherapy uses the Essential Oils, which were mankind's first medicine. These oils have long been believed to help promote emotional, physical and spiritual healing.

Ear Candling is a traditional practice that has been used for centuries. The candling process allows warm smoke to enter the ear. Benefits include relief from sysmptoms of various ear conditions and an improved sense of balance.

Rolfing is available periodically when we have the pleasure of hosting an experienced rolfer at A Healing Touch.