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Massage Types & Terms
At Massage Heights we specialize in massage therapy services. Because massage therapy is all that we do, we're the best at it! Come in to any of our relaxation clinics and experience the massage of your choice, from the relaxing benefits of the Swedish technique, or the therapeutic effects of Deep Tissue, as well as many others. Please see the following descriptions of the most common techniques and keep in mind, that our licensed therapists are trained in many more.
Massage – The application of soft-tissue manipulation techniques to the body, generally intended to reduce stress and fatigue while improving circulation. The many variations of massage account for several different techniques.
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.
Trigger Point Therapy (also known as Myotherapy or Neuromuscular Therapy) – applies concentrated finger pressure to "trigger points" (painful irritated areas in muscles) to break cycles of spasm and pain.
Sports Massage – massage therapy focusing on muscle systems relevant to a particular sport.
Deep Tissue – releases the chronic patterns of tension in the body through slow strokes and deep finger pressure on the contracted areas, either following or going across the grain of muscles, tendons and fascia. It is called deep tissue, because it also focuses on the deeper layers of muscle tissue.
Cranial-Sacral – a gentle, non-invasive touch technique involving the bones of the skull, face and mouth and extends by a system of hydraulics and membranes to the lower end of the spine (or sacrum). This technique corrects imbalances in the cranio-sacral system and restores health.
Couples Massage – great for newly weds and couples desiring to share the experience together. You may choose the amount of time and the type of massage you want.
Myofascial Release – is a form of body work that is manipulative in nature and seeks to rebalance the body by releasing tension in the fascia. Long, stretching strokes are utilized to release muscular tension.
Reflexology – massage based around a system of points in the hands and feet thought to correspond, or "reflex," to all areas of the body.
Effleurage – is a stroke generally used in a Swedish massage treatment. This smooth, gliding stroke is used to relax soft tissue and is applied using both hands.
Friction – is the deepest of Swedish massage strokes. This stroke encompasses deep, circular movements applied to soft tissue causing the underlying layers of tissue to rub against each other. The result causes an increase in blood flow to the massaged area.
Petrissage (also called kneading) – involves squeezing, rolling and kneading the muscles and usually follows effleurage during Swedish massage.
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Includes a 50 minute hands on session and time for consultation and preparation for the scheduled hour.
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