- Deep Tissue MassageDeep Tissue Massage is direct pressure, applied across the grain of the muscle, with fingers, thumbs, fists and elbows, releasing “knots” in the muscle tissue. DT brings circulation to deprived tissue, breaks up scar tissue, increases range of motion and relieves pain and tension.
- Craniosacral MassageCraniosacral therapy ( CST ), or cranial-sacral therapy, is a form of bodywork focused primarily on the concept of “primary respiration” and regulating the flow of cerebrospinal fluid by using therapeutic touch to manipulate the synarthrodial joints of the cranium. To do this, a practitioner will apply light touches to a patient’s skull, face, spine and pelvis. Craniosacral therapy was developed by John Upledger, D.O. in the 1970s, and is loosely based on osteopathy in the cranial field (OCF), which was developed in the 1930s by William Garner Sutherland. www.upledger.com
- Shiatsu Massage
- Neuromuscular TherapyNeuromuscular Therapy is the utilization of static pressure on specific myofascial points to relieve pain. Using NMT, your massage therapist manipulates the soft tissue of the body (muscles, tendons and connective tissue) to balance the central nervous system. NMT addresses Ischemia (lack of blood supply to soft tissues which causes hypersensitivity to touch) and reduces pain referral caused by Trigger Points (highly irritated points in muscles). NMT restores postural balance and addresses Nerve Compression by releasing soft tissue
- Manipulation TherapyVisceral Manipulation assists function and structural imbalances throughout the body including musculoskeletal, vascular, nervous, urogenital, respiratory, digestive and lymphatic dysfunction. It evaluates and treats the dynamics of motion and suspension in relation to organs, membranes, fascia and ligaments. VM increases proprioceptive communication within the body, thereby revitalizing a person and relieving symptoms of pain, dysfunction, and poor posture.
- Myofascial TherapyMyofascial Release is an attempt to bring about changes in the myofascial structures by mobilizing layers of fascia adhered to each other. The practitioner moves slowly through the layers of the fascia until the deep tissues are reached. Fascia is the soft tissue component of the connective tissue that provides support and protection for most structures within the human body, including muscle. Osteopathic theory proposes that this soft tissue can become restricted due to psychogenic disease, overuse, trauma, infectious agents, or inactivity, often resulting in pain, muscle tension, and corresponding diminished blood flow. Although fascia and its corresponding muscle are the main targets of myofascial release, other tissue may be addressed as well, including other connective tissue.
- Acupuncture