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Swedish Therapeutic
Massage |
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Uses a variety of soft tissue (muscle and
skin) manipulation techniques such as long flowing strokes,
deep kneading, tapotement and friction combined with active
and passive joint movements. |
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Deep Tissue Massage |
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Uses deep pressure to reach deeper layers of
muscle and connective tissue. Muscle compression, trigger
point therapy and cross fiber friction are also used. |
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Sports/Occupational
Massage |
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Uses a detailed, focused and more aggressive
approach towards the muscle systems relevant to a particular
sport or occupation. |
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Hydrotherapy |
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Uses moist heat, cold packs and cryo (ice)
cups to alleviate pain and is used in conjunction with other
massage styles. |
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Reiki |
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Reiki (ray-key) - Japanese for "universal
life force energy", is a hands-on technique addressing the
disruptions and/or imbalances of energy flow correlated to
physical, mental and emotional illnesses. Reiki may be
received in almost any setting including a chair, hospital
bed, through casts and bandages, and in any state of health. |
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