Bodywork

Deep Tissue

Deep tissue massage focuses on the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue in your body by using firm pressure and slow, deliberate strokes. People who suffer from chronic pain, high blood pressure, or muscle injury and overuse tend to benefit most from deep tissue massage. Benefits of Deep Tissue Massage Even if you don’t suffer from a chronic condition or serious injury, you can experience numerous benefits from regular deep tissue sessions. These benefits include: ? Lowered blood pressure ? Reduced stress hormone levels ? Enhanced mood ? Better relaxation ? Break up scar tissue, that often causes continuous pain and stiffness after surgery.

Shiatsu

Shiatsu is a modality that is normally given on a mat on the floor. It involves working with meridians and acupressure points to maintain ki within the body. Shiatsu massage has been shown to have a positive effect for many issues, including: ? Improved circulation ? Headache relief ? Relief of arthritis pains ? Help with coughs, colds, sinus trouble, and other respiratory issues ? Healing from sprains and strains ? Reduced stress, tension, anxiety, and depression

Swedish

While there are many distinctly different massages professionally trained massage therapists can offer their clients, Swedish massage is unquestionably one of the most recognized and popular massages techniques offered. Swedish massage is good for you! Some health benefits include: ? A significant decrease in the stress hormone cortisol, ? A boost in the number of lymphocytes, or white blood cells, that are necessary to protect the immune system ? An increase in the oxygen levels in the blood ? An improvement in overall circulation ? A release of chronic muscle tension ? An increase in joint flexibility