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Integrative Bodywork
Listening is often the foundation for true therapeutic experience. Integrative Bodywork is a fusion of massage and bodywork techniques based on this - listening to the preferences of the individual and their body's tissues. When people and their bodies feel "heard", magic happens. Integrative Bodywork can include Swedish massage, Deep Tissue, Pressure Point Therapy, Craniosacral Therapy, Sports or Chair-style massage (can be fully clothed in comfy attire), and fascial techniques.
Swedish Massage
Swedish Massage is a very relaxing and therapeutic style of bodywork. It combines a hydrating massage cream with an array of strokes such as rolling, kneading, and pressing to help the body improve its circulation. The benefits of this type of bodywork are wide-ranging and include relief from aches and pains, decreased stress levels in the body, enhanced mental clarity, improved appearance, and greater flexibility. The level of pressure will be adjusted to meet your comfort level.
Deep Tissue Massage
Deep Tissue Massage is a form of bodywork that aims to relieve tension in the deeper layers of tissue in the body. Deep Tissue Massage is a highly effective method for releasing chronic stress areas due to misalignment, repetitive motions, and past lingering injuries - physical and emotional. Due to the nature of the deeper work, open communication during the session is crucial to make sure you stay within your therapeutic comfort zone. Longer appointments can still include most areas of the body with extra focus on the requested area and surrounding tissues. Many people recommend that plenty of water be ingested to aid with flushing and removal of toxins that can be released from the deep tissues during the session, as well as reducing soreness the next day.
Sports Massage
Sports Massage is a type of massage designed for active people who need help improving their 'game' - whether that means traditional sports like basketball, soccer and fishing or the less official sports of logging, farming and childcare. Engaging in such activities can be harsh on the body and can often lead to injuries in both the short and long term. Sports Massage targets problem areas and potential problem areas to help prevent injury, reduce pains and swelling in the body, relax the mind, increase flexibility, and dramatically improve recovery rates. Sports Massage can be done fully clothed if that is your preference and incorporates more stretching, pressing and passive movement than other forms of massage.
Pressure Point Therapy
Pressure Point Therapy uses static pressure applied to specific points to release blockages and restore nerve pathways to greater relaxation and efficiency. PPT combines well with other types of massage and bodywork, complimenting Swedish, Sports Massage and Deep Tissue work!
CranioSacral Therapy
CranioSacral Therapy is a gentle yet powerful approach to health that is effective in easing persistent migraines, neck pain, back pain, and mental stress (among other things). It does this by releasing fascial tensions throughout the body and optimizing the movement of cerebrospinal fluid through the spine and around the skull. Developed by physician John Upledger D.O., this therapy provides a very soothing and relaxing healing experience. CranioSacral Therapy is not considered massage, because it works with the tissues differently; it is both deeper and gentler work. Visit www.upledger.com to learn more.