| Swedish: |
The most commonly offered massage technique. Swedish uses long strokes and kneading of the muscles. It is used primarily for full body sessions to promote full relaxation, circulation, and relieve muscle tension.
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| Deep Tissue: |
Releases chronic patterns of tension in the body through long slow strokes and deep finger pressure on tensed areas. Improves body alignment and freedom of movement.
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| Shiatsu: |
A Japanese massage system that incorporates finger, thumb and palm pressure along the bodies' energy channels. The intent is to release energy blockages, rebalance and stimulate energy flow.
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| Sports Massage: |
Focuses on the muscles relevant to a particular athletic activity. Usually more vigorous and deeper than Swedish massage.
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| Reflexology: |
An ancient Chinese technique applying pressure to points mainly on the feet but also on the hands and ears which correspond to specific areas of the body.
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| Acupressure: |
An ancient Chinese finger point massage designed to release muscle tension and promote healing by applying pressure along vital energy points in order to improve energy flow.
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| Polarity: |
Designed to balance the body's' subtle electromagnetic energy through touch and stretching.
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| Trigger Point: |
Applies concentrated finger pressure to tender areas in the muscle in order to break the cycle of spasm and pain.
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| Myofascial Release: |
A mild and gentle hands on form of stretching which relieves connective tissue restrictions all over the body promoting strength, flexibility, range of motion and proper alignment. It releases chronic problems and reduces pain.
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| Craniosacral: |
A gentle massage that centers on the head and corrects imbalances in the spine.
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| Energy: |
A balancing of the body energy field through laying hands on specific energy centers with the intend to relieve acute emotional and physical conditions.
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| Lymphatic: |
Using gentle pumping and stroking techniques to drain away pockets of water retention and trapped toxins. It boosts the body ability to eliminate waste and tones the tissue by reducing swelling.
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| Lomi Lomi: |
Traditional Hawaiian massage.
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| Aromatherapy: |
Incorporates the use of essential plant and vegetable oils into the massage session.
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| Esalen: |
Highly nurturing and sensory massage that incorporates long, slow and flowing strokes.
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| Thai: |
An ancient Thai bodywork system designed to unblock trapped energy and improve vitality by applying pressure along the body's energy pathways. It uses slow rhythmic pressing with fingers, thumbs, hands, forearms, elbows and feet, and stretches with gentle rocking motions. |
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