Massage Therapy

This is the most common of massage modalities, and is often referred to as “spa massage”. With this technique, you can expect a range of pressure depending on your personal needs, and a variety of different strokes. The general focus of this style of massage is on relaxation rather than  rehabilitative care. 

Contrary to popular belief, deep tissue massage therapy is about much more than the amount of pressure you can handle. This technique incorporates your therapist’s thorough knowledge of the multiple layers of soft tissue in the human body. You can expect these sessions to start with a relaxing warm up of the layers of superficial muscles and fascia through swedish techniques. When the superficial layers have released tension, your therapist can begin to access the muscles underneath. While a range of pressures can be applied, this work should never be painful. Deep tissue therapy is most effective when implemented through multiple sessions, although some clients may feel significant results after just one session. If you have a specific issue that you are looking to receive help with, this is the modality for you.

Similar to deep tissue therapy, neuromuscular work honors the many layers of tissue in the body, without bypassing the important superficial tissue. However, this modality is a cumulative style that incorporates bits and pieces from many other styles. You can expect a slightly deeper pressure level than other modalities, based upon your comfort level. In addition, you can expect a massage that is more intensive than relaxing.

Trigger point therapy can be an extremely intensive form of massage. Rather than classifying as a full session, it is a style that is often incorporated into a neuromuscular or deep tissue massage. Your trained therapist will locate a palpable nodule of tension in your muscle belly, and apply an amount of pressure that will verge on your personal threshold of pain (without crossing it), until the knot begins to loosen. To effectively complete this therapy without causing an overload to your system, this technique will be applied sparingly as needed. It may take multiple sessions to completely release the tension, although for some clients it may only take a couple sessions.