Swedish:

Most common type of massage which uses techniques such as long strokes, kneading, friction, percussion and vibration on the more superficial layers of muscles.

Myokinesthetic System:

This approach re-educates the muscles on a nuerological level to accelerate the healing process. It is a specific treatment for a specific problem, which can be applied fully dressed and within 15 minutes.

Thai Massage:

Is a very complex sequence of soft tissue pressing, stretching and twisting that affects flexibility, peace of mind and feelings of relaxation. It is based on the intrinsic energy flow and energy balance theory of health and healing.

Deep Tissue:

Focuses on relieving tension in the body through slow strokes and deep finger pressure along or across the grain of muscles, tendons, fascia and trigger points, which are spots of tenderness in muscles and tendons.

Myofascial Release Techniques:

Used to restore mobility in the body's fascia, which holds structures together, giving them their characteristic shapes. This technique involves slow, horizontal stretching of the muscle tissue, which restores structural integrity and proper alignment. Any restriction or dysfunction of the fascia can cause limited mobility, postural distortion, pain and other dysfunctions.

Myopractic Deep Muscle Therapy:

Myopractic integrates principles of energy work, Swedish massage, sports massage, trigger point, myofascial release and even structural integration techniques into one easy-to-use system. The Foundation Series consist of three basic techniques: Compression Stretching to achieve deep relaxation, relieves tension, spasms, and holding patterns in the muscle. Clearing methods to clean obstructions from soft tissue, (e.g. trigger points, scar tissue, muscle bundles, old bruises). Separating to release myofascial adhesions, separate fascial planes, and balance muscles.

Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques:

Focus is on muscles that are sometimes impossible to palpate, which are often the principal culprits creating facet joint locking. The Myoskeletal answer is to release these tiny muscles by mobilizing the bones to which they attach by lateral and linear stretching, deep pressure, traction, and/or separation of origin and insertion. The intent is to create whole body alignment simply by working through the bones as a whole rather than a single unit to release hypertonic muscles. The goal is always to recognize and to correct the strain patterns before becoming pain patterns.

Soft Tissue Re-Balancing Techniques
The Berry Method of Corrective Massage:

These unique procedures address the contributing role soft tissue distortions, compensations, protective adaptations play within pain and functional problems. The techniques include Swedish gymnastics, range of motion, resistive stretches, and very specific deep tissue work when appropriate. The focus is to reduce tension and pain in muscles, tendons, and ligaments.

Lymphatic Drainage Massage:

By use of correct pressure, direction, rhythm, and sequence techniques can help in increase of lymph flow. With increase of lymph flow immune function is increased. Harmful substances are removed from the tissue and neutralized in the nodes.

Reflexology:

This form of massage is based on reflex points of the hands and feet that correspond to various organs and structures of the body. Massaging in a gentle circular stroke or by direct pressure will break up crystal-like deposits around reflex points. This promotes optimal organ function, relaxation of the body and a state of well-being.

Neuromuscular Therapy and Advanced Deep Tissue:

This work addresses trigger points, which are irritated tissue that causes the person to feel pain in another area. By using very slow strokes performed at moderate depth, the muscles and fascia are loosened easily and quickly. Once spot of tenderness diminish the pain is significantly reduced.

Sports Massage:

Is usually briefer in duration and more vigorous than a general full-body massage. Used in combination with stretching, it can help insure muscles warmed up and ready for intensive activity, thus improving your performance and endurance. Massage following a rigorous workout or competition can help to reduce soreness, promote flexibility, and return muscles to their normal state more rapidly which will allow you to exercise more frequently and get the most out of each session.

On-Site Chair Massage:

Chair massage is an increasingly popular offering of wellness programs in the workplace. It is becoming more popular as businesses explore ways to reduce stress on the job and to prevent job-related injuries. The massage is given directly through the clothing and lasts about 15-20 min, so it will not interfere with your work schedule. The benefits include:

• Reduces physical/mental effects of stress, thus helps prevent burnout
• Relieves physical problems associated with repetitive tasks
• Improves alertness and ability to focus
• Is thought to improve immune system functioning for better health and resistance to colds and other illnesses
• Calms the nervous system and increases circulation, which boosts energy and alertness
• Thought to improve immune system functioning for better health and resistance to colds and other illnesses
  

The effects of stress are cumulative and, without time to relax and recharge, can lead to:

1. Headaches, backaches, eyestrain, neck pain
2. Repetitive use injuries such as tendonitis or carpal tunnel syndrome
3. Listlessness, poor concentration, anxiety, depression, irritability, or anger
4. Lowered resistance to colds and infections, high blood pressure and heart disease
5. Physical and emotional exhaustion, also known as "burn-out"

On-site massage is also a great way to recognize birthdays or service anniversaries, provide incentives awards for good attendance or an accident-free period, or give a bonus for achieving company and individual goals or completing projects.