MASSAGE & SOFT TISSUE THERAPIES

"Your body is the only place you have to live …. You owe it to yourself to take care of it "


* Massages *

Therapeutic 
A combination of deep tissue, myofascial release, trigger point work, various movement therapies or passive-resistive stretching techniques. This combination of techniques is used not only to relax your whole body but at the same time, work through some of the muscle issues or “tight spots” you may be experiencing.

Remedial 
Promotes and improves flexibility, reduces swelling, improves athletic performance and enhances recovery.

Sports 
Stretching tight muscles, stimulating inactive muscles and improving the condition of the soft tissue, specifically tailored to different sports and sporting injuries.

Deep Tissue 
Applying firm pressure and slow strokes to reach deeper layers of muscle and fascia (the connective tissue surrounding muscles), to treat specific problems or conditions, chronic aches, pains and contracted areas.

Applying firm pressure and slow strokes to reach deeper layers of muscle and fascia (the connective tissue surrounding muscles), to treat specific problems or conditions, chronic aches, pains and contracted areas.

Chair 
Designed for the client to rest forward slightly, with their arms and legs supported.

Relaxation 
Long smooth gliding stokes that are both rhythmic, flowing, deeply relaxing pressure. A non-painful treatment designed to relax and soothe you, but not to relieve chronic pain or other underlying conditions.

Pregnancy 
Helps you cope with the changes to your body that occur during pregnancy, with or without the use of the pregnancy pillow. By using principles based on Swedish massage techniques, to reduce muscle tension, improve blood flow as well as some lymphatic drainage.

Hot Stone (winter only)
Heated stones are placed on specific parts of your body, as Swedish massage techniques are used to relax & ease tense muscles, as well as damaged soft tissues throughout your body.


* Soft Tissue Therapies *

Dry Needling Therapy
A soft tissue treatment technique where the needle is inserted into myofascial trigger points (knots) in the muscle to assist with reducing pain, as well as restoring & improving function. Where muscle fibres have shortened & contracted when activated, but have not been able to lengthen back to a relaxed state after use, dry needling releases the muscle's ability to lengthen and shorten normally.

Cupping - Myofascial
Helps boost immune function and speed up healing time, commonly used inconjunction with massage therapy, essential oils, acupuncture or even as an adjunct to “Western Medicine” treatments.

Kinesio Taping
Kinesio taping is a definitive rehabilitative taping technique that is designed to facilitate the body’s natural healing process. Providing support and stability to muscles and joints without restricting the body’s range of motion as well as providing extended soft tissue manipulation to prolong the benefits.