Registered Massage Therapy

Benefits of Registered Massage Therapy

Massage therapy benefits people of all ages. While it benefits the injured, ill, and stressed, the strength of massage therapy in preventing illness and conditions before they develop cannot be overlooked. Massage therapy can be used in the treatment of both acute & chronic stages of conditions.

Massage Therapy is an important part of your health maintenance plan, by:

Other Specialized Massage Therapies:

Acupressure Massage Acupressure is a treatment that boosts signals through the body to help promote self-healing and wellness. The technique is guided by the same holistic principles as acupuncture and An acupressure therapist will put pressure on certain ‘acupoints’ to unblock the meridians (energy pathways). The aim of the treatment is to help with energy or ‘qi’ imbalance. Acupressure unclogs the body’s built up energy in the meridian pathways while triggering the release of muscular tension and blood flow. This can help to restore the body to its equilibrium, while also working to relieve a range of physical and emotional ailments.
Aromatherapy/Raindrop The Aromatherapy Raindrop massage is a very powerful and relaxing massage which uses a specific blend of essential oils to bring balance and transformation to the body. During your massage, the massage therapist will drop essential oils onto your spine, feet, and neck – which can feel like a rain drop gently landing on your body. The oils are then gently massaged into your skin. Aromatherapy/Raindrop massage can help to reduce stress and anxiety, as well as aid in the body’s natural response to irritation and injury. Some of the essential oils have proven to be a strong antioxidant and can be used to help support the immune system, respiratory system, and nervous system. The essential oils used are beneficial in reducing muscle tension, and minor discomfort in the body.
Bamboo Massage Bamboo massage is an innovative way to provide Swedish or deep tissue massage using heated bamboo to roll and knead the tissue to create an extreme sensation of relaxation and well-being. Bamboo massage is also used as a powerful preventive therapy against modern-day stress and to aid relief from many physical and emotional problems. Apart from relieving you of stress and tension, bamboo massage is also known to improve the texture of your skin.

Craniosacral therapy Craniosacral Craniosacral Therapy is a gentle, hands-on method of evaluating and enhancing the functioning of a physiological body system called the craniosacral system – comprised of the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord. Using a soft touch generally no greater than 5 grams, or about the weight of a nickel, practitioners release restrictions in the craniosacral system to improve the functioning of the central nervous system. By complementing the body\’s natural healing processes, CST is increasingly used as a preventive health measure for its ability to bolster resistance to disease.

Cupping Massage Cupping Massage is a type of massage which has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for several thousand years. A vacuum like suction is created inside the cup, and then placed on the body. The massage therapist will typically move the cup around in a circular motion, which causes the skin and superficial muscle layer to be lightly drawn into the cup. The suction sensation helps to mimic the rolling action of a deep tissue massage without the discomfort. Typically, a cupping massage can aid in loosening connective tissue, and stubborn knots.

Hot Stone/Cold Stone Massage Hot Stone Massage is a type of specialty massage where smooth, heated stones are used on the body. The stones help to relax the muscles, allowing the massage therapist access to the deepest muscle layers. When hot stone practices are combined with a full body massage, it can provide a very healing and effective experience. Hot stone massage can also help to expand the blood vessels, which can encourage blood flow throughout the body, as well as providing relief of chronic pain, stress relief, and providing a deep state of relaxation.

Lymphatic Drainage Massage Lymphatic Massage – also known as manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) – is a highly specialized and gentle massage technique used to increase lymph flow and encourage the natural drainage of the lymph from the body tissues. It is a very safe and effective technique that is useful for many conditions where lymph flow may be compromised, such as lymphedema, swollen limbs caused by a variety of different things, in diabetics, sports injuries, postsurgical, etc. For example, many clients require lymphatic therapy or lymphatic massage to treat the increased swelling and lymph accumulation that occurs after a mastectomy, or other surgical procedures, especially those where lymph nodes may be removed or damaged.

Pre/Post Natal Massage A therapeutic massage can enhance your overall sense of emotional & physical well-being as well as your quality of life. This type of massage is best completed after the client has reached the second trimester.

Reiki Massage Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It is administered by “laying on hands” and is based on the idea that an unseen “life force energy” flows through us and is what causes us to be alive. If one’s “life force energy” is low, then we are more likely to get sick or feel stress, and if it is high, we are more capable of being happy and healthy. Reiki is a simple, natural and safe method of spiritual healing and self-improvement that everyone can use.

Temporomandibular Joint Massage A therapist is trained to treat TMJ sufferers by reducing tension in the masticatory muscles and the fascia around the jaw area, usually focusing on specific trigger points. They may also use massage to reduce stress and anxiety issues, which may be contributing to the problem.

Thai Herbal Compress Performed for hundreds of years, Herbal Ball Massage is known to provide deep relaxation while relieving stress, fatigue, and improving health. The therapy relies on the use of hot compresses or “poultices” filled with a selection of herbs and spices. Those compresses, wet and then steamed, are gently applied to specific points of the body releasing their healing benefits into the pores of the skin. They can be combined with the use of hands to focus the massage on knots. Hot compresses promote relaxation while soothing aching muscle and stiff joints.

Traditional Thai Massage Contrary to the popular Swedish massage of the west, which focuses on the physical aspect of the body with the kneading of muscles, Thai Massage addresses and combines techniques usually found isolated in the western physiotherapies including Trigger Point Treatments, Myofascial Techniques, Neuro Muscular therapy, and Manual Therapy among others.