Massage Therapy

 

Massage is known to affect the circulation of blood and the flow of blood and lymph, reduce muscular tension or flaccidity, affect the nervous system through stimulation or sedation, and enhance tissue healing. These effects provide a number of benefits: reduction of muscle tension and stiffness, relief of muscle spasms, greater flexibility and range of motion, increase of the ease and efficiency of movement, relief of stress and aide of relaxation, promotion of deeper and easier breathing, improvement of the circulation of blood and movement of lymph, relief of tension-related conditions; such as headaches and eyestrain, promotion of faster healing of soft tissue injuries; such as pulled muscles and sprained ligaments, and reduction in pain and swelling related to such injuries, reduction in the formation of excessive scar tissue following soft tissue injuries,enhancement in the health and nourishment of skin, improvement in posture through changing tension patterns that affect posture, reduction in stress and an excellent stress management tool, creation of a  feeling of well-being, reduction in levels of anxiety, increase in awareness of the mind-body connection, promotion of a relaxed state of mental awareness. 

Using a variety of techniques to best suit your needs your therapist will design a treatment plan to help you achieve your goals. 

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Prenatal Massage

 

Prenatal massage shares many of the goals of regular massage ­– to relax tense muscles, ease sore spots, improve circulation and mobility, and just make you feel good. But it's also tailored specifically to the needs of pregnant women and their changing bodies. Special pillowing is available to allow you to rest face down safely with support for you and your growing baby.