Relaxation Massage

Relaxation massage involves steady, slow, soothing strokes, usually using Swedish Massage techniques.

The overall purpose is to relax tense muscles, sooth the nervous system, reduce stress hormones, release endorphins, and to relieve pain. 

Stress and worry are huge causes of illness and disease.  Relaxation massage is effective in taking the edge off these feelings and reducing stress and anxiety.

Therapeutic Massage

Therapeutic massage is the application of massage techniques in order to treat specific conditions.  Some relaxation/swedish massage is usually incorporated, along with other techniques such as  myofascial release, passive stretching, drainage, joint mobilizations, and soft tissue rehab.

Conditions treated include headaches, injuries, TMJ dysfunction, tendinitis, bursitis, carpal tunnel, edema, postural imbalances, respiratory issues, arthritis, chronic pain, fibromyalgia,
nervous disorders, among many others.

Reiki

Reiki is a gentle yet effective healing method that originated in Japan.  It aims to renew and rejuvenate the life force energy (or ki, also known as chi or prana) in each person.

You will be fully clothed during the treatment, and the therapist will place hands on your body (or just above your body) in various static positions from your head to your toes.  The sensations reported from recipients include deep relaxation, hot or cool sensations, and feelings of lightness. 

Reiki is useful for treating stress, mental and physical fatigue, and feelings of imbalance, among many other things.

*Please note that in order for an insurance receipt to be provided, a reiki treatment must be combined with a massage therapy treatment.