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Deep Tissue Massage:
A deep tissue massage is designed to relieve severe tension in the muscle and the connective tissue or fascia.
This type of massage focuses on the muscles located below the surface
of the top muscles. Deep tissue massage is often recommended for
individuals who experience consistent pain, are involved in heavy
physical activity (such as athletes), and patients who have sustained
physical injury. It is not uncommon for receivers of deep tissue massage
to have their pain replaced with a new muscle ache for a day or two.
Deep tissue work varies greatly.
Swedish Massage:
Swedish massage uses five styles of long, flowing strokes to massage. The five basic strokes are effleurage (sliding or gliding), petrissage (kneading), tapotement (rhythmic tapping), friction (cross fiber) and vibration/shaking.
Trigger Point Technique:
A trigger point is a hyper-irritable spot that is painful. It is
called a trigger point because it "triggers" a painful response. But a trigger point is more than a tender nodule. It affects not
only the muscle where the trigger point is located, but also causes
"referred pain" in tissues supplied by nerves. Trigger points are located in a taut band of muscles fibers. The
trigger point is the most tender point in the band. The therapist will
locate and deactivate them using finger pressure. One technique is to
pick up the muscle fibers in a pincer grip.
Myofascial Release:
Myofascial Release is a safe and very effective hands-on technique that
involves applying gentle sustained pressure into the Myofascial
connective tissue restrictions to eliminate pain and restore motion.
This essential “time element” has to do with the viscous flow and the
piezoelectric phenomenon: a low load (gentle pressure) applied slowly
will allow a viscoelastic medium (fascia) to elongate.
Therapists choice massage:
The therapist uses different styles of massage to suit the individuals needs.
Workplace, Corporate & Event Chair Massage:
We offer chair massage in the workplace or for a single marketing or sporting event.
Corporate
chair massage is a great way to boost productivity & morale in your
staff! It can either be paid for by the employees, subsidized by the
company, or the cost can be shared. | 
