For more detailed information, click the massage type heading, or the catagory at the top of the page.

Relaxation Massage:
A smooth, flowing style that promotes general relaxation, improves circulation and range of movement, and relieves muscular tension.

Medical Massage:
A paramedical treatment that helps to restore function to injured "soft tissues" (muscles, tendons and ligaments). Therapy may involve the use of various types of Massage, as well as a range of other physical treatments to assist your recovery. In addition, you may be asked to perform some activities at home to assist the process of recovery.

Sports Massage:
Combines different Massage techniques to enhance sports performance and recuperation. An effective component of any training program.

Aromatherapy Massage:
Combining the therapeutic properties of essential oils with specific Massage techniques to promote health and well-being.

Trigger Point Massage:
Trigger point massage utilizes ischemic compression of individual areas of hypersensitivity in muscles, ligaments, tendons and fascia. These trigger points are defined by their referral of pain to distant locations in muscles, connective tissues and organs. Janet Travell, M.D., pioneered trigger point therapy in the United States.

Reflexology:
Using thumb and finger pressure on the reflex points of the feet (which correspond to all areas of the body) to assist in achieving balance within the body.

Hot Stone Massage:
Hot stone massage is a specialty variation of massage that uses flat, smooth, heated stones.

Deep Tissue Massage:
Deep tissue massage is also called deep muscle therapy or deep tissue therapy. It is an umbrella term for bodywork systems that work deeply into the muscles and connective tissue to release chronic aches and pains. Rolfing™ and Hellerwork are examples of deep tissue massage.