Massage Specialties
Esalen massage is an eclectic blend of techniques and principles from various disciplines, including Swedish massage, sensory awareness training, craniosacral therapy, applied kinesiology/stretching, tai, with a slow flow and including long strokes. This combination induces deep relaxation and relieves attachment sites.
Therapeutic/Swedish Massage/Deep Tissue Massage reaches deeper layers of muscles. This massage is most beneficial for those who sit for long periods of time, and carry stress. * It is used to break down knots and relieve pressure points throughout the body. Swedish, is to melt away muscle tension and increase the blood flow to your heart. Swedish Massage is extremely therapeutic... * Decreases muscle toxins, increases oxygen levels in the blood, and improves flexibility in the body.
Sports massage is the specific application of massage techniques and range of motion/flexibility that is utilized to achieve a specific goal. *Those individuals using Repetitive Motions for Pre sport activity and Post.
Cupping therapy is an ancient form of alternative medicine in which a therapist puts special cups on your skin for a few minutes to create suction. People get it for many purposes.
*Pain reduction, inflammation, increase muscle repair time for athletes, blood flow, relaxation and well-being, and as a type of deep-tissue massage.
Table Thai massage is an ancient healing system that combines broad and targeted acupressure, stimulation and manipulation of energy lines called sen, and assisted yoga postures. * Stretching, Compression and Rocking to release and increase joint mobility, and reduce stiffness.
Craniosacral Release: Gentle holding of specific points along the head, sacrum and spinal column to release tension. A powerful modality that has proven beneficial for a variety of conditions. * Headaches, chronic pain, sinus conditions, IBS.