Swedish massage is a gentle full-body massage that’s great for people who: are new to massage, want to release tension and desire a lighter touch. Therapeutic massage involves a range of techniques, each with its own purpose and benefits. Thi

A type of massage in which the fingers, thumbs and elbows are used to release chronic muscle tension, using slow, deep strokes and friction; the therapist may work perpendicularly to the length of the fibers of the superficial muscles, with t

Neuromuscular massage therapy is a specialized form of massage that involves the application of firm, sustained, and controlled pressure over painful, taut bands of muscle, called myofascial trigger points, to release tension and facilitate b

The goal of trigger point massage is to locate those active trigger points and encourage them to “calm down.” Muscles are palpated to identify the source of your pain (often a trigger point). Direct pressure is applied to the trigger point t

Massage Cupping is a modern adaptation of the ancient art of cupping therapy. While massage performed by applying pressure, cupping instead uses negative pressure to pull, lift, open and expand the body’s soft tissues.

Medical massage is a comprehensive method of soft tissue mobilization consisting of connective tissue massage (fascia mobilization), muscular mobilization, trigger point therapy (if trigger points exist), skin mobilization, and other componen