DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE

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.

 SHIATSU

(shi meaning finger and atsu meaning pressure) is a Japanese therapy that uses pressure applied with thumbs, fingers and palms to the same energy meridians as acupressure and incorporates stretching. It also uses techniques such as rolling, brushing, vibrating, grasping. It is a traditional Japanese Massage. It is promoted as a natural way to help people relax and cope with issues such as stress, muscle pain, nausea, anxiety, and depression.

SWEDISH MASSAGE

The goal is relaxing the entire body and this is accomplished by rubbing the muscles with long gliding strokes in the direction of blood returning to the heart.  Additional techniques include circular pressure applied by the hands and palms, firm kneading, percussion-like tapping, bending and stretching.

Swedish massage is exceptional for increasing the level of oxygen in the blood, decreasing muscle toxins, improving circulation and flexibility while easing tension.

TRADITIONAL HAWAIIAN LOMI LOMI MASSAGE

Lomi Lomi combines the use of prayer, breath, and energy with a variety of massage strokes to release "blocked" areas of tension in the body. Lomi Lomi improves physical and athletic performance through the rhythmic application of thumbs, knuckles, forearms and elbows. Lomi Lomi relaxes the nervous system, increases circulation and creates a tangible sense of well being. It is useful for maintaining health, and relieving pain from injury and debilitating illness.

THAI YOGA MASSAGE

Thai massage is an ancient healing art. Through application of pressure on energy lines and points, and a vast array of passive stretching movements performed with hands, feet, knees and elbows, the body experiences profound relaxation, increased flexibility and increased flow of energy. It is normally  performed on a mat, but it also can be performed on a massage table. It is called Thai Yoga Massage, because the therapist uses his hands, knees , legs and feet to move clients into a series of yoga-like stretches. It is said Thai Yoga massage is like doing yoga with out any work.

REFLEXOLOGY

A natural healing art based on the principle that there are reflexes in the feet and hands, and their referral areas within zone related areas, which correspond to every part, gland and organ of the body. Through application of pressure on these reflexes without the use of tools, the feet being the primary area of application, reflexology relieves tension, improves circulation and helps promote the natural function of the related areas of the body.

 FOUR HANDS MASSAGE

Four hands massage is a type of massage therapy which involves two therapists working simultaneously, creating a choreographed massage. During the most classic form of four hand massage, the therapists mirror each other, with one therapist taking the lead while the other follows. The therapists usually use Swedish and deep tissue style massage techniques, combining long, slowing strokes with other techniques which are designed to relax the body and provide state of well-being.

TRIGGER POINTS

trigger points or muscle knots, are described as hyperirritable spots in skeletal muscle that are associated with palpable  nodules in taut bands of muscle fibers.