Therapeutic massage is an ancient health practice that is becoming more widely used in our culture. The healing systems of many cultures use hands-on therapy to relieve aches and pains and facilitate the bodies own healing powers. Massage enhances general health by improving circulation of blood and lymph, relaxing muscles, and improving joint mobility, encouraging relaxation, improving immune system functioning and relieving pain caused by trauma or stress. When stress has brought imbalance to our well-being, therapeutic massage helps us to regain that balance by relaxing tense muscles, reducing anxiety, and restoring a calm mind and a feeling of well being.

Massage can help our bodies and minds through life changes such as childbearing, and studies have shown how well massage helps premature and developmentally challenged babies to thrive. From infancy to old age, massage has been found to enhance general health and well-being. Therapeutic massage has many applications and variations. Because its used for health promotion as well as for its curative aspect, it can truthfully be said that if you have a body, you can benefit form therapeutic massage.

Swedish Massage
A technique that incorporates long gliding strokes, muscle kneading and other prescribed movements to increase circulation, stimulate the nervous system, and initiate a relaxation response.

Neuromuscular Therapy
Moderate pressure addressing areas of stress and stubborn contractions in muscle tissue, referred to as trigger points, which cause chronic pain.

Deep Tissue Therapy
Uses slow, lengthening strokes, working deeply to affect the connective tissue surrounding the muscles, freeing adhesions and restoring the tissue to its natural elastic and relaxed state.

Sports Massage
Combines several specific techniques into an integrative massage to relieve muscular spasms, reduce swelling and pain from injuries, and help athletes maximize physical performance.

Pregnancy Massage
Improves circulation while reducing tension and fatigue. Helps to alleviate neck and back pain related to postural and muscular changes. Relaxes both mother and baby through nourishing touch.