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For
Massage Therapists: we have rooms available for rental for a
fee of $20/session (bring your own towels and oil). Room rental is
by appointment only.
For people interested in getting massage:
massage
is available by appointment only. Please call for rates and locations for
all the
different types of massage.
Massage has been practiced for centuries.
During massage, the blood flow to the muscles and internal organs is increased,
supplying them with more oxygen and nutrients and removing waste materials more
rapidly, strengthening the immune system and providing more resistance to
disease. A nurturing, loving way of remembering our bodies, massage gives
us the pleasure of breathing, standing, and moving more freely.
Many of today's health problems arise from
stress. Because stress upsets the delicate integral balance of all your
body's functions, regaining this balance requires a holistic approach.
Massage therapy not only treats those parts of you which require immediate
attention, but has also been found to have positive effects on circulation,
immune function, digestion, the nervous system, and is safe and effective if
used for stress management. Massage has the following benefits:
- Reduces stress and fatigue
- Soothes painful or tight muscles
- Lowers blood pressure
- Improves joint mobility
- Reduces muscle soreness
- Can relieve pain or tingling in limbs
- Aids in healing of scar tissue due to injury
- Increases capacity for clear thinking
- Increases oxygen supply in bloodstream
- Relieves headache, neck ache and eyestrain
- Improves immune system function
- Improves circulation of blood and lymph
- Nourishes the skin
- Induces a relaxed state of alertness
- Improves digestion
- Breaks up toxins to enable their elimination
- Brings total body awareness
- It feels great!
Massage can benefit people of all ages and
conditions and in many different stages of health and well-being. It is
important to know that your massage practitioner has been well-trained in injury
treatment, pathology and general anatomy and physiology. There may be
instances when massage is not indicated for a particular area of the body or
for
a person who is under a doctors care for more serious conditions.
The following types of
massage are available:
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Swedish
The most traditional of techniques,
Swedish massage is relaxing therapeutic using long strokes and kneading.
This technique increases circulation, improves skin and muscle tone and soothes
tired, aching muscles. You will leave feeling relaxed, rejuvenated and
more alive.
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Deep Tissue
Slow strokes and deep finger
pressure on areas from chronic muscle tension or areas that simply ache or feel
contracted especially effective with tense areas such as stiff necks or sore
solutions.
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Sports massage
This massage aids in preparation
for a sporting event, as well in recovery from muscle fatigue and spasms after
competition. Various techniques of massage are used to focus on specific
conditions
and allow for maximum performance and recovery of an athlete.
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Seated
massage
A seated, fully-clothed acupressure treatment of the head, neck, shoulders, back
and arms in the convenience of your office or studio, or at the gym. You
will feel relaxed, re-energized and ready to concentrate on work with a clear
mind! This is a natural, healthy technique that takes less time than a
coffee break.
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