An Oriental alternative medical practice where pressure is applied to "acupressure points" on the body. Acupressure can be done with hands, elbows or other devices. Acupressure, like acupunture is believed to free the flow of positive engery or "chi" throughout the body for optimum health. Also refered to as Trigger Point or Pressure Point massage.
Deep Tissue
A type of massage therapy that focuses on realigning deeper layers of muscles and connective tissue.
It is especially helpful for chronically tense and contracted areas such as stiff necks, low back tightness, and sore shoulders.
Some of the same strokes are used as classic massage therapy, but the movement is slower and the pressure is deeper and concentrated on areas of tension and pain.
Reflexology
An ancient Chinese ritual using pressure point technique focusing on the reflex zones of the feet, hands and ears. This service helps to bring the body back into balance.
Shiatsu
A Japanese massage modality in which pressure is applied to the tissue with the fingers and palms to release tension and toxins. Also refered to as pressure point massage.
Sports Massage
A deep muscle massage using acu-pressure, range of motion and stretching exercise.
Swedish Massage
A system of long strokes, kneading and friction techniques on the more superficial layers of the muscles, combined with active and passive movements of the joints.
Therapeutic Massage
Combination of swedish and deep-tissue techniques massage desgined to relax and rejuvenate your mind, body and spirit.
