Our therapists offer the following types of massage therapies:

Deep tissue massage is designed to relieve tension in the muscles, as well as in the deeper layers of the body in the connective tissue or fascia. This type focuses on the muscles below the surface of the top muscles. Deep tissue massage is often recommended for individuals who experience consistent pain, are involved in heavy physical activity (such as athletes), and patients who have sustained physical injury. It is not uncommon for receivers of deep tissue massage to shave their pain replaced with a new muscle ache for a day or two.

The perfect “beginners” massage, Swedish massage therapies use multiple styles of low, flowing strokes to help reduce pain, joint stiffness, and improves circulation throughout the entire body. This is the ultimate relaxation massage therapy!

Massage during pregnancy is therapeutic bodywork, which focuses on the special needs of the mother-to-be as her body goes through the dramatic changes of the childbirth experience.

In the early stages of pregnancy, prenatal massage is very like a regular Swedish massage, except that the massage therapist will avoid sensitive areas of the body, as well as acupressure points that are known to trigger labor, and will check for excessive swelling or other danger signs.

In later stages of pregnancy, the massage is given with the mother-to-be lying on her side, with bolsters, pillows and cushions supporting the legs and belly for comfort. Some tables, specially designed for prenatal massage, will have a whole cut in the center of the table so the mother-to-be can lie comfortably on her stomach.

Benefits of Prenatal Massage
In addition to the normal benefits of massage, prenatal massage has a number of benefits for mothers-to-be:

• Reduces stress levels
• Eases back and foot pain caused by changes in posture
• Reduces swelling of feet and ankles
• Improves skin elasticity, reducing stretch marks
• Improves sleep
• Improves digestion
• Relaxes and soothies baby
• Reduce pelvic pain
• Additionally, a prenatal massage therapist can frequently recognize early signs of dangerous complications, reducing the risk to both mother and child.

Postnatal massage is the best way to care for yourself and your baby after birth. As a new mom, you need to take care of yourself while caring for your newborn. Prenatal massage can help you decrease the discomforts of afterbirth and help you relax and feel cared for during this intense time of your mothering journey

Bodywork during the postpartum period can help with:

• Low back pain
• Neck and shoulder pain
• Scar healing
• Headaches
• Hand and wrist pain
• Postural dysfunctions
• Depression
• Weakness and fatigue
• Re-establishes pelvis structural integrity
• Supports healthy lactation
• Mom and baby bonding
• Reduces stress hormones

Thai massage is more energizing and rigorous than more classic forms of massage.

Thai massage is also called Thai yoga massage, because the therapist uses his or her hands, knees, legs, and feet to move you into a series of yoga-like stretches. Many people say Thai massage is like doing yoga without any work.

Muscle compression, joint mobilization, and acupressure are also used during treatment.

People describe Thai massage as both relaxing and energizing.

What should I expect during my visit?
Thai massage is usually done on a padded mat on the floor.

No oil is applied, so you are fully dressed. You are usually asked to bring or wear comfortable clothing to the massage.

A typical Thai massage is 60 minutes to two hours long.

An essential oil massage technique based on Lakota Native healing, Raindrop Therapy is the application of powerful antibacterial, antiviral oils along the spine. 9 essential oils are used in raindrop: 7 single oils and 2 therapeutic blends. A person receiving raindrop lays facedown as oils are dropped up their back from a height of 6-12 inches. The oils are gently massaged in with the Lakota “feathering” motion. After the essential oils have been applied, a towel soaked in hot water is applied to the back to drive the oils further into the body. Vitaflex, a foot reflexology technique, is used to apply the same oils to the spine reflexology points at the beginning of the raindrop.

Testimonial:
“The specific application of the essential oils inspired a very intentional healing experience. I felt like I was able to truly relax and let the support of the essential oils guide the experience. As opposed to traditional massage, the raindrop technique was a more sensual experience: the feel of the oil, the aroma it provides when reaching contact with my skin, the heat applied later in the process…all of it was incredibly healing –R.H.