The Benefits of Massage Therapy
Swedish Massage | Neuromuscular Massage/Deep Tissue | Craniosacral Therapy | Pregnancy Massage |
Hot Stone Massage | Shiatsu | Acupressure | Brennan Healing Massage
Massage Reduces The Effects of Stress
Up to 9O% of all visits to primary care physicians are for stress
related complaints such as headaches, backaches, neck pain, eye strain,
poor concentration, anxiety, depression, irritability, anger, high
blood pressure, heart disease, ulcers, as well as physical and emotional
exhaustion. Massage therapy has an amazing effect on your body’s
nervous system. When massage therapy activates your body’s parasympathetic
nervous system, it counteracts your body’s negative response
to stress, relaxing muscle tension and allowing your heart rate, blood
pressure and circulation to return to normal.
Massage therapy also helps you become more aware of your body and
your unconsciously held tension. As you become more aware of your
body, you will begin to recognize tension as It builds during the
day so that you can consciously release it before It can have a
negative effect on your body.
Massage Relaxes Tense Muscles
Muscles can become tight and ineffective for many reasons. Stress,
injury, poor circulation, overuse, and misuse, can all cause you
pain and discomfort as well as restrict your normal range of motion.
When left unattended, these conditions can become habitual and hamper
the quality of your everyday life. Massage therapy stretches and
loosens tight muscle and connective tissue, breaking down and preventing
further formation of adhesions, freeing your range of motion and
reducing the danger of fibrosis.
Massage Increases Blood Circulation
Like a sponge that Is squeezed, a tight muscle can not hold much
fluid nor can it allow fluid to pass through It. This decreases
your circulation of blood and increases the strain placed on your
heart. Among the obvious problems that this can cause, this can
leave you feeling fatigued and sore, reducing your precious energy
reserves. Massage therapy releases contracted muscles and pushes
venous blood towards the heart, thus easing the strain on this vital
organ. This increase in circulation brings energy-producing nutrients
and oxygen to your cells as well as carries away metabolic waste
products that can make you feel listless and drained.
Massage Decreases Chronic Pain
Far too many of us face our daily lives with chronic pain due to
injuries or Illness. Not only does massage therapy help to correct
the conditions that cause chronic pain, but It also decreases chronic
pain two other ways: The first by the trained touch of a therapist
activating nerve receptor signals along myelinated nerve fibers
to temporarily block chronic signals from reaching the brain. The
second is by the stimulated release of endorphins (the body's natural
painkiller) into the brain and nervous system to reduce your feelings
of pain and discomfort without the use of unnatural drugs.
Swedish Massage
Using Swedish massage techniques of gliding, friction and kneading
strokes to your muscles and soft tissue. This is a relaxing &
tension releasing full-body massage.
(1/2 hr. $35, 1 hr. $60 or 1 1/2 hr. $85) [Add $5 for Deep Tissue]
Neuromuscular Massage/ Deep Tissue
This type of massage works very specific to the muscles. Addressing
the origin and the insertion of the muscle (where it begins and
ends), the belly and any bigger points (areas of pain). These techniques
are used for chronic areas of pain, from strain and injuries, car
accidents, and chronic postures.
(1/2 hr. $35, 1 hr. $60 or 1 1/2 hr. $85) [Add $5 for Deep Tissue]
Craniosacral Therapy
This type of therapy works with the natural rhythmic flow the cerebrospinal
fluid to bring balance to the cranium and sacrum, and a sense of
well-being throughout the entire body.
(1 hr. $60)
Pregnancy Massage
Using special cushions to support Mommy’s tummy, this massage
allows the client to lay in a face down position in order to address
the area’s of discomfort associated with pregnancy.
(1 hr. $60)
Hot Stone Massage
Experience a luxurious and relaxing massage combined with deep heat
therapy. Smooth, polished Basalt Lava Stones are heated and incorporated
into a massage. The perfect treatment to loosen tight muscles, relieve
stress. and ease tension. Customize the experience by adding your
favorite essential oils.
(1 hr. 30 min. $100)
Acupressure
Acupressure points are the same as acupuncture points but instead of inserting needles. They are stimulated by pressing with the hands and the fingers, to allow energy to flow through the meridians.
(1 hr. $60)
Shiatsu
Shiatsu is the Japanese form of acupressure, used to align energy balance to the body, mind and spirit. Stretches are also used to help circulate the energy along with specific pressure points in the body.
(1 hr. $60)
Brennan Healing Massage
For clients wanting to experience a more intentional energy-oriented massage therapy session, this session integrates energy balancing with a full-body massage.
(1 hr. 30 min. $100)
Outcalls (massage at your site) for any type of service $100
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