Thanks Hand Praises Massage

Introduction: Menu of Massage We are specializing in many massage modalities and incorporating varied technique to create an individualized massage for you! * Energy modalities are all fully clothed massage sessions - can be 1/2 hour or full 50 minutes * Acupressure- Holding points of the body along meridians to promote healing in those areas or systems. This is based on traditional Chinese medicine. * Cranial sacral therapy - Light finger pressure is used to compress and decompress the cranial bones, spine and sacrum. It brings the body and natural craniosacral rhythms back to balance. This is based on John Upledger's theories. * Reflexology - Work is done on the hands and feet; hot towels can be incorporated for either a general or specific targeted session. * Shiatsu - Work is done on a shiatsu pad on the floor, gentle finger pressure along the meridians of the body, passive stretching. Sports massage: * Injury massage - Targets specific areas or tissue due to the injury of a muscle or joint. * Russian sports massage - Uses a lot of friction, wringing and percussion in a very specific way to help athletes recover or prepare for various competitions. * American sports massage - Fast paced, stretching and pressing muscles to prepare or recover from competition. Deep tissue, relaxation and blissful massage: * Hydrotherapy - Uses water in its three forms to soothe the body and replenish the skin; full body wraps and exfoliation, as well as hot/cold therapies. * Structural bodywork - Very little use of lotion, deep tissue strokes to target postural problems, and return the body to balance. * Swedish massage - Long connective strokes, to promote relaxation and lengthening muscle tissues. * Trigger point therapy - Finding and releasing the "knots" or adhesions called trigger points, by providing deep, steady pressure until release happens. It greatly increases range of motion in tissue and joints.