Massage

Massage therapy is a common health promoting technique and is found in most healing traditions throughout the world. Massage utilizes pressure and traction to manipulate the soft tissues of the body. Massage is an excellent way to reduce stress and to relax the body and mind and can restore a sense of balance, vitality and calmness. There are many forms of therapeutic massage available today including but not limited to,Swedish massage, shiatsu, pressure point massage and Trager. Swedish massage primarily affects the muscles, connective tissues (including tendons and ligaments), and the cardiovascular system. A variety of gliding, kneading, and percussive strokes are used, along with deep circular movements. These techniques relax the muscles, help correct posture, reduce swelling, improve body motion, and help facilitate the elimination of toxins from the body.

There are many techniques available and a skilled massage therapist can adapt various techniques to the specific needs of the client in a respectful and supportive manner. Massage supports the tissues of the body to function more optimally by improving arterial flow, as well as venous and lymphatic drainage. Although massage is used most often for musculoskeletal issues, it is also useful in controlling pain, insomnia, anxiety, depression, and various stress related and chronic conditions.