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Swedish Massage
This full body massage relieves muscle tension, stimulates circulation, and provides feelings of tranquility and heightened well-being. This type of massage is incorporated into all types of massage treatment. It warms up the muscles and by it self is a very relaxing massage.

Myofascial Release (Connective Tissue Massage)

Myofascial massage is the slowest type of body work. This type of work is used to relieve aches and pains. Lotions are used sparingly. Fascial is a fiber that surrounds each muscle fiber as well as organs. During stress or injury fascial may become tight or bundled up. Myofascial release can help to not only relieve pain but increase mobility. Stretching the muscle fibers as well as the joints make this type of massage very effective for everyone.

Trigger Point Therapy
Trigger points are located in a taut band of muscles fibers. The trigger point is the most tender point in the muscle, sometimes called a knot. Often the person will not feel the knot until someone presses on it. This knot reduces blood flow and can cause a great deal of pain and decreased flexiibility. Some trigger points are very resistant and take sometime to become deactivated.

Sports Massage
Sports massage is designed to help atheleteand non-athletes prepare their bodies for optimal performance, recover after a big event, or function well during training.Everyday life causes a lot of strain on the body and sports massage is very affective for everyone. Sports massage is a type of Swedish massage that stimulates circulation of blood and lymph fluids. Some sports massage movements use trigger point therapy to break down adhesions (knots in the muscles) and increase range of motion. This massage technique is a very fast pace and is very invigorating to the reciever.

Deep Tissue Massage
The art of manipulating the underlying tissue of the dermal layer using deep strokes and friction, aiding in the removal of toxins from the body. T he therapist may use tools or elbows to perform this massage. This type of massage is done slowly.

Anti Stress Aroma Massage
Aroma massage with essential oils focusing on all the stress points of the back, neck, scalp and feet.

Prenatal Massage and Infant Massage
Prenatal massage shares many of the goals of regular massage — to relax tense muscles, ease sore spots, improve circulation and mobility, and just make you feel good. But it's also tailored specifically to the needs of pregnant women and their changing bodies.

Reflexology
The therapist works on specific reflex points in the feet,hands or head. Reflex points correlate to individual organs and parts of the body. Activating reflexes can help improve circulation and promote relaxation

Scalp Massage
A massage treatment especially for the scalp, neck and shoulders that creates a state of deep relaxation.

Lymphatic Massage
A healthy lymph system promotes a healthy body, beautiful skin, and guards against infection, detoxification treatment. Balances the fluid systems in the body and enhances the immune system. It can be combined with many face and body treatments. Helps eliminate congestion, calms the nervous system, strengthens capillaries, helps improve rosacia and clear up acne, aids the detoxification process, and reduces pre-and post operative scar tissues.