Therapeutic Massage:
30 Minutes$40
60 Minutes$60
90 Minutes$80
120 Minutes   $110

In-Home Massage:
Two Hour Minimum
15 Minutes$20
30 Minutes$40
60 Minutes$80


THERAPIES USED:

Acupressure:
Acupressure is an ancient healing art that uses the fingers to press key points on the surface of the skin to stimulate the body's natural self-curative abilities.  When these points are pressed, they release muscular tension and promote the circulation of blood and the body's life force (sometimes known as qi or chi) to aid healing.  Acupuncture and acupressure use the same points, but acupuncture employees needles, while acupressure used the gentle, but firm, pressure of hands and feet.  Acupressure can be effective in helping relieve headaches, eye strain , sinus problems, neck pain, backaches, arthritis, muscle aches, tension due to stress, ulcer pain, menstrual cramps, lower backaches, constipation and indigestion.

Deep Tissue:
Techniques that utilize deep-tissue massage are administered to affect the sub-layer of musculature and fascia.  These techniques require advanced training and a thorough understanding of anatomy and physiology.  The muscles must be relaxed in order to effectively perform deep-tissue massage, otherwise tight surface muscles prevent the practitioner from reaching deeper musculature.  It helps with chronic muscular pain and injury rehabilitation and reduces inflammation-related pain caused by arthritis and tendonitis.  It is generally integrated with other massage techniques.

Neuromuscular: 
This comprehensive program of soft tissue manipulation balances the body's central nervous system with the musculoskeletal system.  Based on neurological laws that explain how the central nervous system initiates and maintains pain, the gal is to help relieve the pain and dysfunction by understanding and alleviating the underlying cause.  Neuromuscular therapy can help individuals who experience distortion and biomechanical dysfunction, which is often a symptom of a deeper problem.  It is also used to locate and release spasms and hypercontraction in the tissue, eliminate trigger points that cause referred pain, rebuild the strength of injured tissues, assist venous and lymphatic flow and restore postural alignment, proper biomechanics and flexibility to the the tissues.

Myofascial Release:
The three-dimensional application of sustained pressure and movement into the fascial system in order to eliminate fascial restrictions and facilitate the emergence of emotional patterns and belief systems that are no longer relevant or are impeding progress.  Myofascial release is an effective therapeutic approach in the relief of cervical pain, back pain, fibromyalgia, scoliosis, neurological dysfunction, restriction of motion, chronic pain and headaches.
John Barnes Myofascial Release

Lymphatic Drainage:
The strokes applied in manual lymph drainage are intended to stimulate the movement of the lymphatic fluids in order to assist the body in cleansing.  This  gentle, rhythmical technique that cleanses the connective tissue of inflammatory materials and toxins, enhances the activity of the immune system, reduces pain and lowers the activity of the sympathetic nervous system.

Swedish:
One of the most commonly taught and well-known massage techniques.  Five basic strokes are used to manipulate the soft tissues of the body.  Therapists use a combination of kneading, rolling, vibrational, percussive and tapping movements, with the application of oil, to reduce friction on the skin.  The many benefits of Swedish massage include generalized relaxation, dissolution of scar tissue adhesions, improved circulation and detoxification.

Reflexology:
Reflexology involves manipulation of specific reflex areas in the foot, hands or ears that correspond to other parts of the body.  Sometimes referred to as zone therapy, this bodywork involves application of pressure to these reflex zones to stimulate body organs and relieve areas of congestion.  Similar to acupressure principles, reflexology works with the body's energy flow to stimulate self-healing and maintain balance in physical function.  This technique is used to reduce pain, increase relaxation and stimulate circulation of blood and lymphatic fluids.  It is especially useful in stress--related illness and emotional disorders.  Reflexology is also convenient in cases where an area of the body is traumatized or diseased to the extent that direct manipulation is not appropriate.

Reiki Energy Healing:
Reiki healing is a hands-on energy healing art.  It was originated in Japan in the early 20th century by Mikao Usui, who had a life-changing experience of light and energy that he recognized as reiki (scacred life force) and that awakened his innate healing abilities.  He developed a system of practices that enabled others to become effective healers.  In a reiki healing session, the practitioner, trained to access and serve as a channel for the life force (ki or chi), places her hands on or just above the client's body in order to activate healing energy within receptive points on the body.  The practitioner's hands move progressively with a passive touch through twelve positions on the body, remaining in each position for three to five minutes.  As a harmonic flow of energy is strengthened, within the client and practitioner, healing occurs through the return of physical, mental and spiritual balance.


Benefits of Massage:

  • Alleviates low-back pain and improves range of motion
  • Enhances immunity by stimulating lymph fluid; the body's natural defense system
  • Exercises and stretches weak, tight and atrophied muscles
  • Improves the condition of the skin
  • Increases joint flexibility
  • Lessens depression and anxiety
  • Promotes tissue regeneration, reducing scar tissue and stretch marks
  • Pumps oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs, improving circulation
  • Reduces post-surgery adhesions and swelling
  • Reduces spasms and cramping
  • Relaxes and softens injured, tired and overused muscles
  • Releases endorphins that work as the body's natural painkiller
  • Relieves migraine pain and sinus headaches

After Your Massage:
After a massage, it is important to drink lots of water.  Massage moves metabolites and other cell by-products out of the tissues into the lymph and bloodstream and water is needed to flush these by-products out of the body.  Massage helps to maintain the muscles and soft tissue in an optimum state of oxygenation and nutrition by improving the circulation of both blood and lymph.  Massage  helps improve flexibility, relaxation and promotes overall muscle balance by reducing tenseness.

Extensive deep muscle work may cause some temporary swelling and local tenderness due to the release of lactic acid and other metabolic by-products of cellular metabolism.  Application of ice for five minutes every few hours will help ease this condition.  This feeling is very much like the soreness one gets from working out.

When in doubt, drink more water.  Drinking water is the single most important thing you can do to help your body!
Kelly Crocken Figi, PTA, LMT