There is NO denying the power of bodywork. Regardless of the adjectives we assign to it (pampering. Rejuvenating. Therapeutic) or the reason we seek it OUT (a luxurious treat. Stress relief. Pain management) massage therapy and bodywork CAN BE a powerful ally in your healthcare REGIME!
I AM trained in a variety of modalities. And YOU CAN visit MY WEBSITE AT HTTP://WWW. SACREDRUINMASSAGE. COM to learn more about the various techniques I USE in MY work.
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Swedish massage is a very relaxing and therapeutic style of bodywork. It combines oils or lotion with an array of strokes such AS rolling. Kneading. And percussion to help the body improve its circulation. Deep tissue massage is a form of bodywork that aims to relieve tension in the deeper layers of tissue in the body. DUE to the nature of the deep tissue work. Open communication during the session is crucial to make sure YOU don't GET TOO uncomfortable. Pressure point / trigger point therapy in OUR session. I apply pressure to these specific points and dissolve them. Releasing ANY blockages and restoring your nerve pathways to optimal health and FUNCTION. MYOFASCIAL massage is a technique used to treat injuries and discomfort. Reducing pain and increasing range of motion. Structural integration employs soft tissue manipulation with the goal of realigning the body in relationship to the force of gravity. The theory underlying structural integration asserts that often the body's connective tissue is "bound UP. " thus restricting opposing muscles from working independently of ONE Another. Thus. We AIM to loosen the restricted connective tissue by using a practice very similar to deep tissue massage. Sports massage is a type of massage designed for highly active people WHO engage in athletics. Sports massage enhances performance and prolongs a sports career by helping to prevent injury. Reduce pains and swelling in the body. Relax the mind. Increase flexibility. And dramatically improve recovery rates. Acupressure is based on ONE the most ancient principles of healing - that simply touching a specific point on the body will release stress and improve health in the body. In an acupressure session. I apply firm pressure directly to these "points" on your body. Which relieves your muscle tension and improves your circulation. Craniosacral therapy is a gentle YET powerful technique that is effective in releasing neck pain. Back pain. And mental stress (among other things). It does this by optimizing the movement of cerebrospinal fluid through the spine and around the SKULL. SHIATSU is a japanese form of massage therapy. In addition to the direct stimulation of pressure points along the energy pathways of your body. Gentle stretching techniques are applied over a wider area of the body to integrate the point work and encourage the flow of CHI (energy) throughout the body. Reflexology is a type of bodywork that focuses on applying pressure to the specific nerve zones in your feet. Unlike other foot massages that intend to mostly relieve tension in the feet themselves. Reflexology is a FAR more IN-DEPTH science that aims to harmonize your entire body. Pregnancy massage is a style of bodywork designed specifically for pregnant women. Using various techniques specially developed for the expecting mother. Pregnancy massage helps release the pain and discomfort experienced throughout pregnancy. I AM pre-natal certified & experienced. YOU MAY require a doctors note before a session is performed. Your pre-natal session MAY BE re-scheduled or refunded if there are mitigating health CONCERNS. LYMPHATIC drainage therapy aims to gently and rhythmically move the lymph through the body. Especially swollen areas of the body. Relieving pressure and enhancing the functioning of the immune system.