Massage Therapy has been widely used around the world for centuries. It is practiced in spas, resorts, gyms, and private homes. A huge diverse clientele use massage therapy for all its benefits, from an exhausted business person at the end of a long, hard day, to an over-stressed parent, to professional athletes. Please let me hear from you to set up an appointment to see how Massage Therapy can benefit you. Outcalls are available at this time.
My massage style has been described as:
* Revitalizing
* Rejuvenating
* Uplifting
My modalities are Swedish, deep tissue, A.I.S., and sports massage.
Swedish massage is the most commonly offered and best-known type of massage. It uses a firm but gentle pressure to improve the circulation, ease muscle aches and tension, improve flexibility and create relaxation. Swedish massage employs five different movements namely long, gliding strokes, kneading of individual muscles, friction, hacking or tapping, and vibration. The therapist generally uses massage oil to facilitate making long, smooth strokes over the body.
Deep tissue massage is a type of massage aimed at the deeper tissue structures of the muscle and fascia, also called connective tissue. Deep tissue massage uses many of the same movements and techniques as Swedish massage, but the pressure will generally be more intense. It is also a more focused type of massage, as the therapist works to release chronic muscle tension or knots. It shouldn't hurt, but it's likely to be a bit more uncomfortable than a classic Swedish massage.
The AIS technique is a method of holding each stretch for only 2 to 3 seconds allowing a maximal blood flow in and out of the muscles, therefore increasing the elasticity of muscle joint and fascia. The result is instantaneous, and clients feel the benefits of Active Isolated Stretching in short and long terms. It is extremely efficient and requires the clients active participation.
