Swedish
A relaxing full body massage that improves circulation, eases muscle aches and tension, removes toxins, reduces stress, and creates a feeling of total well-being.

Shiatsu
The techniques used in this massage come from the Chinese theory of Chi to manipulate the circulation of energy in the body that controls the internal organs and the body's metabolism.  This massage is great for chronic tension and promotes comfort in the areas of stiffness and pain. 

Reflexology
This treatment applies specific pressure to the hands and feet that correspond to the internal organs, helping the body's natural capacity to heal itself.

Deep Tissue
This massage technique offers a more technical and sometimes more aggressive style.  It is designed to alleviate soreness and promote blood circulation in areas of stress, tension, sport-related pain, and chronic muscle conditions.

Massage involves systematic stroking, rubbing and kneading of the soft tissues of the body in an effort to induce a state of total relaxation. Despite common misconceptions, massage is becoming more accepted as a legitimate means to relieve minor medical conditions.

Although the practice of massage has been discredited in the past, mainly by advocates of modern medicine, it has recently been growing in practice. Massage has been shown to maintain stability and enhance performance in nearly all of the body's major systems. The muscular, skeletal, circulatory, nervous and respiratory systems can be positively affected by massage.

The theory behind massage is the relief of muscle tension, and the relaxation of the body will allow for a faster healing process. It can increase and improve circulation to damaged tissue areas. Those who play sports know that it is important to stretch and relax muscles for peak performance, and the same idea underlies the massage process.

The history of massage dates back almost as far as recorded history. For thousands of years some form of massage or laying on of hands has been used to heal the sick. For the ancient Greek and Romans, massage was one of the principle methods of healing and relieving pain.

In the fifth century B.C. Hippocrates, often regarded as the father of modern medicine, said, "The physician must be experienced in many things, but most assuredly in rubbing, for rubbing can bind a joint that is loose and loosen a joint that is bound." Even Julius Caesar was noted as having been given massage therapy to help cure epilepsy.

 

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