therapeutic Massage
Therapeutic massage is a manual intervention used to promote physical and mental health while relaxing the musculoskeletal system. The therapy incorporates various techniques in the form of lymphatic drainage massage, using tools, essential oils and body wraps. Various manual therapies can target small muscles and connective tissues that reduce pain and increase mobility.
Poor circulation and lymphatic drainage, stress and inflammation are often related to the underlying causes of many health condition. Massage therapy incorporates all these aspects and improves your emotional wellness as well.
Massage therapy provides relief in:
- Chronic pain
- Sleep disorders
- Reduced mobility and muscle stiffness
- Arthritis
- Migraines
- Fibromyalgia
- Autoimmune conditions
- Neuromuscular problems.
- Stress and emotional wellness
Is a gentle massage that encourages the movement of lymph fluids around the body towards the lymph nodes in the lymphatic system to remove waste and toxins from the body. The build-up of lymph fluid that contains toxins contributes to chronic swelling and fatigue. Lymphatic massage can therefore reduce muscle swelling, increases blood flow and support detoxification.
Incorporates kneading, long gliding strokes and rhythmic tapping to target muscle layers and connective tissue, increasing mobility and relieving muscle knots. Swedish massage can be combined with joint movements to reduce stress and tension in the musculoskeletal system.
Involves strong pressure to stimulate deepest muscle layers and target tendons and fascia that support your musculoskeletal system. Deep tissue massage helps in healing muscle knots and chronic muscle pain, as well as reducing scar tissue and tension following an injury.
This manual therapy uses sustained pressured strokes focusing on myofascial tissues that function as tough membranes wrapping and supporting your muscles. The massage stretches and lengths the stiff myofascial areas that assist with flexibility and movement, as well as lymphatic drainage. Although these myofascial areas may not be painful, it restricts the movement of the surrounding muscles.
Uses warm river stones on trigger points of the body that increase circulation and relaxation. The heat and pressure of the stones provide relief from muscle tension, pain and stiffness.
Incorporates fragrant essential oils from herbs and plants. Absorbing these oils through the skin and inhaling the fragrances soothe and stimulate the limbic system of the brain that promotes emotional well-being. This treatment involves manual therapy, providing both physical and mental relaxation.
Begin with a dry brush exfoliation to stimulate the lymphatic drainage with the use of essential oils and wraps. This treatment helps with detoxification along with a massage stimulating the drainage of toxins from the body, reducing stress and tension in body, while providing an energizing effect.