Firm to intense pressure is used to free up deeper layers of muscle and break up adhesions that cause pain and inhibit proper mobility.

Strokes that unstick the tissues surrounding muscles and bone can restore proper posture and body mechanics. This technique allows better supply of nutrients and waste removal to tissues.

Stretching, deep work, and client participation allow muscle groups to work more efficiently together, often to optimize the body for specific activities. It is beneficial before and after athletic events.

Special attention is paid to the careful positioning of the mother and the body parts that are taxed most by a pregnancy here.

This modality involves precise frictioning treatment of injured tendons, muscles, and ligaments, which are the root of chronic injuries and tendonitis. When combined with at-home exercises and the above techniques, orthopedic massage can eliminate some of the pains you thought would always be there.

Warm stones enhance the relaxing nature of massage and penetrate deeper into muscle tissues. It can provide the next level of relaxation or prepare muscles for deeper work.

Static pressure and muscle stripping de-activate trigger-points, which can throw off proper muscle balance and refer unexplained pain to different areas of the body. Trigger-points can mimic many much more serious ailments, such as: hernia, frozen shoulder, tendinitis, slipped disks, TMJ, nerve impingement, and hearing and sight problems. They are prominent causes of headaches, neck spasms, and lower back pain.

Joints need to be put through their full range of motion frequently to maintain proper body mechanics. If not, they will lose mobility and the muscles surrounding them will shorten and atrophy. This can lead to injury.

Stretching can be incorporated in with a massage treatment, or performed after. Chances are we will send you home with stretches to perform on your own. We specialize in traditional passive stretching as well as several kinds of assisted stretching like PNF and Active Isolated Stretching (AIS)

Therapists use a metal tool over oiled skin to help find and release adhesions on deeper levels. Gua Sha and “Graston Technique” work on the same principles. Similarly, massage cupping uses Plexiglass cups and suction to help create space between tissue layers and enhance circulation. Both Techniques can create temporary bruising or redness.