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Foot Reflexology

  • This type of massage only pertains to the feet. In essence, foot reflexology is the practice of stimulating nerves in the foot that lead to relaxation and through this stress reduction that leads to better overall health. The benefits of stress reduction are well known and documented in the scientific literature. 

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​Deep Tissue Massage

  • This type of massage is used to heal adhesion or knots in your  fibers and connective tissue. By applying and manipulating a specific muscle or connective tissue area with very strong pressure, the muscle and connective tissue is helped in its repair and restoration to a healthy state. By correcting the injured muscle and connective tissue, better posture and coordination is gained as well as overall agility.​​

Hot Stone Massage

  • Hot stone massage is a specialty massage where the therapist uses smooth, heated stones as an extension of their own hands, or by placing them on the body. The heat can be both deeply relaxing and help warm up tight muscles so the therapist can work more deeply, more quickly

Swedish Massage

  • This is the type of massage that everyone thinks about when they envision a massage. This form of massage was introduced in 1821 in Stockholm and consists of long, firm, gliding strokes, kneading of the muscles, and vibration taps to release tension. All physical movements during the massage are applied in the direction of the heart to encourage blood circulation and disposal of bodily waste.

Tuina Massage

  •  A typical session of Tui Na massage may vary depending on the patient's needs and condition. The best part of the therapy is that it relaxes as well as energizes the person. The main benefit of Tui Na massage is that it focuses on the specific problem, whether it is an acute or a chronic pain associated with the joints, muscles or a skeletal system. This technique is very beneficial in reducing the pain of neck, shoulders, hips, back, arms,  legs and ankle disorders. It is a very effective therapy for arthritis, pain, sciatica and muscle spasms. 

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