Balance Massage & Reflexology

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Swedish Massage: One of the most popular massage techniques, Swedish massage promotes relaxation and rejuvenation using a series of circulation stimulating strokes.

Benefits of Swedish Massage often include:

    • Reduction of muscle toxins
    • Enhanced circulation
    • Stress relief
    • Improved flexibility
    • Increased oxygen levels in blood

Deep Tissue Massage: Using firm, direct pressure, deep tissue massage targets
the core layers of musculature to release chronic tension and relieve pain. This
therapeutic massage is ideal for breaking down uncomfortable adhesions and
restoring muscle mobility.

Benefits of Deep Tissue Massage often include:

    • Reduced inflammation, including that associated with arthritis and tendonitis
    • Decreased muscle tension
    • Injury rehabilitation support
    • Increased mobility
    • Improved posture

Reflexology: Rooted in ancient Chinese therapy, reflexology massage targets reflex
points in the foot that correlate to specific parts of the body. This technique is used to balance the nervous system, thereby relieving pain and stress.

Your visit will include a soothing herbal foot soak and shoulder massage, in addition
to the reflexology treatment.

Benefits of Reflexology often include:

    • Relief of muscle pain and stiffness
    • Symptom prevention of ailments to include headaches, stress, insomnia,
      constipation and fatigue
    • Increased blood circulation
    • Improved energy

Meridian Massage: In accordance wih ancient Chinese medicine, “meridians” are
courses, or pathways, of energy that flow throughout the human body. Qi (pronounced “chee”) blockages in these meridians can cause various ailments, including stiffness
and pain as well as the root causes of many illiness and diseases. The meridian
massage technique opens up the body’s Qi pathways by stimulating acupressure
points throughout the body.

Benefits of Meridian Massage often include:

    • Relief from head, neck and shoulder aches
    • Increased energy levels
    • Improved circulation
    • Increased overall feelings of well-being
    • Release from stress and tension

Trigger Point Massage: Trigger point massage is specifically designed to relieve
muscle skeletal pain. Using direct, continuous pressure, this massage technique manipulates sources of muscular contraction, releasing tension and returning the
muscle to a more functional, relaxed state.

Benefits of the Trigger Point Massage often include:

    • Increased muscular health
    • Improved muscle functionality
    • Prevention of future trigger point development
    • Enhanced muscle flexibility and range of motion

Cupping: Cupping is an ancient Chinese practice dating back to the early fourth century.  During a session, glass cups are heated over an open flame and placed on the skin. This heating process diminishes air pressure, creating suction as the cups are applied to the back. As skin is pulled upwards into the cup, it causes an increase in blood flow, nerve sedation and muscle relaxation.

Benefits of Cupping often includes:

    • Reduced pain relating to arthritis
    • Improved respiratory function
    • Decreased blood pressure
    • Relieved back and neck pain
    • Diminished anxiety
    • Decreased muscle tension
    • Increased circulation