Swedish Massage is a system of long strokes, kneading and friction techniques on the superficial muscle layers. Reduces stress, promotes digestive health, and increases circulation. Perfect for overall relaxation.
Deep Tissue Massage releases chronic patterns of tension in the body through slow strokes and deep pressure, either following or going across the fibers of the muscles, tendons and fascia. Focus is on the deeper layers of muscle tissues.
Sports Massage addresses the special needs of athletes and those involved in strenuous physical activity. This massage is designed to increase performance, improve recovery time and reduce the risk of injury. Techniques include accustretching, muscle energy techniques as well as providing a more vigorous massage.
Myofascial Therapy focuses on the fascia covering the muscle layers and groups. Strokes are designed to broaden and lengthen the fascia, providing space for the muscles to release. Excellent for chronic pain and postural dysfunctions.
Neuromuscular Massage is designed to treat ischemic (lacking oxygen) tissue, trigger points, adhesions, and nerve compressions/entrapments. These conditions will refer pain to other areas of the body, causing chronic pain, headaches and even migraines. The goal is to bring about balance between the muscular and nervous system.
PUSH TherapySM (Power Under Soft HandsSM), developed by Michael Takatsuno, is a specialized form of muscle therapy that is designed to eliminate chronic and acute pain originating from chronic tension. Chronic tension is relieved by a unique Soft Pressure StimulationSM technique that stimulates and restores mobility and blood flow to the muscle tissue. The client is also taught self-treatment techniques and mobility training that reinforces the treatment. With a customized PUSH Treatment PlanSM your progress is closely monitored to ensure continued relief from pain. Clients typically find this therapy more thorough and more effective than other forms of massage, and usually experience long-lasting results.
Prenatal Massage provides relief to expecting mothers who may be experiencing joint and muscle pain and stiffness as well as an overall feeling of relaxation. Great for water retention and excellent for mom & baby!
Hot Stone massage uses hot basalt stones to massage the body. The combination of heat therapy and massage reduces muscular tension, soothes the nervous system and relieves stress as well as emotional fatigue. This is a whole body experience.
CranioSacral Therapy is a gentle, hands-on method for enhancing the body’s own healing capabilities through the CranioSacral rhythm. This is the cyclical “wave” of the CSF which ebbs and flows within the membrane surrounding the brain and spinal cord. This gentle technique is excellent for relief of headaches, TMJ pain, low back and spinal pain.
Raindrop Therapy* is a method of using massage techniques and essential oils on various locations of the body to bring it into structural and electrical alignment. It has also been used to help with spinal curvatures and to fortify the immune system.
Reiki is a Japanese energy technique, meaning “Universal Life-Force Energy”. This loving energy benefits the whole person (physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually) and promotes peace, relaxation and pain/stress reduction. This can be used anytime during a session or when the body is in too much pain for soft tissue manipulation.
*Only Young Living Essential Oils are used at CMTC