Types of Massage
Bedside Massage
Our nationally certified massage therapist visit patient rooms to provide alternative and complementary healing therapies. Patients remain in hospital attire. When an appointment is schedule, we can help determine the best type of massage. Additionally we work with the patients physician to ensure that massage therapy is appropriate during their time of treatment. (no bold)
Chair Massage
Our nationally certified massage therapist use a portable chair to provide seated massages to patients, staff and guests. The chair includes a face cradle, an arm and leg rest designed for comfort and support and a comfy seat that relieves back tension. During the chair massage, clients remain fully clothed. Major focus areas are in the upper body.
Massage Techniques- Craniosacral
"Cranio" refers to the cranium, which is the bony part of the head. "Sacral" refers to the bony bottom of the spine called the sacrum. Craniosacral therapy is a light-touch manipulation of the head and the bottom of the spine to restore optimal cerebrospinal fluid movement. It can be especially useful in treating headaches, eye and ear problems, jaw problems, whiplash and back pain.
- Myofascial
"Myo" means muscle, and "fascia" is the elastic connective tissue wrapped around muscles and other parts of the body. During myofascial release, restrictions (stuck areas) are located, and gentle sliding pressure is applied in the direction of the restriction to stretch the tissues.
- Neuromuscular
Neuromuscular massage utilizes ischemic compression of individual areas of hypersensitivity in muscles, ligaments, tendons and fascia. These trigger points are defined by their referral of pain to distant locations in muscles, connective tissues and organs.
- Reflexology
Reflexology is a form of bodywork based on the theory of zone therapy, in which specific spots of the body are pressed to stimulate corresponding areas in other parts of the body. Foot reflexology, in which pressure techniques are applied only to the feet, is the most common form of reflexology. - Reiki
Reiki is a Japanese word pronounced "ray-kee" and means "universal life energy." It is a light-touch or no-touch technique for channeling omnipresent energy to promote healing.
- Shiatsu
Shiatsu (Japanese for "finger pressure") is a system for healing and health maintenance that has evolved over thousands of years. Shiatsu derives from the ancient healing art of acupuncture and from the traditional form of Japanese massage called "amma."
- Swedish
Swedish massage is a scientific system of manipulations on the muscles and connective tissues of the body for the purpose of relaxation, rehabilitation or health maintenance. Swedish massage therapy is comprised of five basic strokes and their variations: effleurage, petrissage, friction, tapotement (or percussion) and vibration.
All of our massage therapists are certified by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork, and are trained in alternative and complementary healing therapies. Pregnancy massages are also available.
For additional information, call 734-232-5029.
