Massage Therapy

  1. Deep Tissue Massage:

    • Targets deeper muscle tissue and fascia (connective tissue).
    • Focuses on chronic tension and muscle knots (adhesions).
    • Pressure is more intense than Swedish massage, but should not cause pain.
    • Long-term results often require regular massage, exercise, and posture improvements.

  2. Neuromuscular Massage (Trigger Point Therapy):

    • Treats trigger points: painful spots in muscles that cause referred pain.
    • Focuses on deactivating knots through finger pressure and muscle manipulation.
    • Best achieved with multiple sessions and learning new movement patterns to prevent recurrence.

  3. Sports Massage:

    • Prepares athletes for optimal performance, aids post-event recovery, and improves range of motion.
    • Stimulates circulation and utilizes trigger point therapy to break down muscle adhesions.
    • Ideal for injuries, chronic pain, or restricted movement.

  4. Chair Massage:

    • Provides relief from workplace fatigue (stiff neck, aching wrists, shoulder strain).
    • Counteracts circulatory issues from prolonged desk work.
    • Quick sessions (15 minutes) increase circulation and energy levels while reducing stress and muscle tension.

  5. Therapeutic / Clinical Massage:

    • Pain relief and chronic health treatment in a clinical setting (e.g., clinic, hospital, private office).
    • Involves advanced techniques like deep tissue and trigger point therapy.
    • Often requires frequent sessions for long-term recovery (e.g., 3x/week or weekly for several months).