Massage Modalities

Most sessions integrate a mix of each of these modalities to optimize the therapeutic effect. If you prefer or are interested in a specific technique, please inform your massage therapist.

Lymphatic Drainage

Lymphatic drainage massage is a gentle technique that uses light, rhythmic strokes to stimulate the flow of lymph fluid, which helps reduce swelling, pain, and fluid retention caused by conditions like lymphedema or surgery. This therapy moves excess fluid and waste products from tissues toward the lymph nodes, promoting immune function and aiding in faster recovery. While often used for medical purposes, it is also used for cosmetic reasons, like reducing puffiness and improving skin tone.

Myofascial Release

Myofascial Release is the application of sustained pressure and movement within the fascial system in order to eliminate fascial restrictions. It is an effective therapeutic approach in the relief of cervical pain, back pain, fibromyalgia, scoliosis, neurological dysfunction, restriction of motion, chronic pain, and headaches.

Swedish

One of the most well-known massage techniques, Swedish massage is a treatment designed to relax the body and promote circulation, which may speed healing and reduce swelling from injury. Therapists use a combination of kneading, rolling, vibrational, percussive, and tapping movements, generally using moderate pressure.

Deep Tissue + Sports Massage

Helps to alleviate the stress and tension that builds up in the body’s soft tissues during physical activity. These modalities are very effective in promoting healing from sports and non-sports related injuries. Sports massage also aids in reducing recovery time after athletic events by flushing metabolic waste out of the body. Both styles utilize deep pressure and more vigorous techniques than Swedish massage, incorporating stretching, compression, friction, toning, and trigger point response techniques.

Neuromuscular Therapy

Soft-tissue manipulation that balances the body’s central nervous system with the musculoskeletal system. Therapists look to relieve pain and dysfunction by understanding the underlying cause. It is used to release spasms, hypercontraction, rebuild strength of injured tissue, assist lymphatic flow, and restore postural alignment and flexibility of tissue using moderate to deep pressure.

Craniosacral Therapy

Craniosacral therapy is a gentle, non-invasive, hands-on healing modality that focuses on the wave-like rhythmic pulse that goes through the entire body. The goal of craniosacral therapy is to help get rid of restrictions in this system to improve the functioning of the central nervous system.