Massage Therapy
Types of Massage
There are many forms and styles of massage therapy, and we practice six of them at Massage Green SPA:
Swedish
Techniques include circular pressure applied by the hands and palms, firm kneading, percussion-like tapping, bending and stretching.
Deep Tissue
Similar to Swedish, but focused on deeper layers of muscle tissue, tendons and fascia to relieve chronic muscle tension.
Sports
Specialized for those involved in sports and other physical activities and focused on treating and preventing injury and improving athletic performance.
Trigger Point
Focused on relieving tight bands of muscle fiber within a specific muscle group that cause shooting pain in other areas of the body.
Prenatal
Designed to reduce stress, decrease swelling, relieve aches and pains and reduce anxiety and depression during pregnancy.
Reflexology
Specialized technique that involves applying pressure to certain points on the feet, hands and face that have been mapped to correspond to organs and systems in the body.
WELLNESS/RELAXATION
The Wellness/Relaxation outcome is achieved with our “classic” massage foundation and will leave you feeling relaxed and renewed. Your massage therapist will use an integrated series of gliding (effleurage) and kneading (petrissage) methods, combined with gentle rhythmic joint movement. A variety of comfort based pressure levels are used during the session. Similar to the modality known as “Swedish massage” your session will also include variety of massage approaches that can result in deep relaxation and a feeling of wellbeing. If you have never received a massage before, this is a good place to start. The Wellness/Relaxation massage session can be adapted for pre-natal, geriatric, minors, sports, and any other unique situations.STRESS MANAGEMENT
The Stress Management massage session is built on the “classic” relaxation massage session with additional focus on reducing physiological stress responses such as anxiety, mild depression and fatigue. Your massage therapist will include a focus on and reduction of generalized body aches. Included in the massage session are a variety of methods some of which may require functional breathing, deeper focused pressure to reduce trigger point activity in muscles used for breathing and in the neck and shoulder area. All methods integrated into the massage focus on deep relaxation and supports restorative sleep. Clients often report a sense of perspective and clarity as well as a sense of rejuvenation after receiving a stress relieving massage.PAIN MANAGEMENT
Relief from pain is the most common reason people seek massage. This outcome is achieved by your massage therapist providing the “classic” relaxation foundation massage session adapted to address generalized or local pain sensations. Your massage therapist will integrate a variety of methods which may include a variety of pressure levels from light to deep targeting restoration of normal blood and lymphatic movement, normalizing connective tissue pliability to reduce stiffness, reducing trigger point activity and quieting the nervous system. Modalities such as myofascial release and gentle stretching may be used. After a Pain Management therapy session, clients often report feeling refreshed, rejuvenated and are “ready to take on the world”.FUNCTIONAL MOBILITY
The focus of this massage session it is structured to provide ease of movement without pain, stiffness, or aching. Building on the “classic” massage foundation, your massage therapist will target joint movement and muscle function from surface to deep tissue layers. This massage session may include methods using deeper pressure and movement to reduce trigger point activity, support normal myofascial pliability and increase flexibility in tissues that are short and stiff. Those who are physically active or beginning an exercise program will find that massage sessions that support mobility will support a physically active lifestyle.Variations:
REFLEXOLOGY
Reflexology is based on a combination of ancient eastern techniques that focuses on the Feet, Hands, and Face to restore wellness to the whole body. This therapy is relaxing and is best suited for those who cannot or choose not to receive the “classic” type of massage and can be given while fully clothed.LIGHT TOUCH REGENERATIVE THERAPY
Incorporating a variety of ancient subtle touch methods, our Regenerative Therapy will provide you with an integrative and intuitive experience. This therapeutic session is typically given while you are fully clothed in loose comfortable attire. Your therapist will use light touch, rhythmic movement, and gentle placement of the hands on various parts of the body thought to be centers and points of body/mind balance. The goal is to experience internal balance, promote healing, and achieve a deep sense of calm. This type of therapy is best suited for those who prefer an alternative approach to massage therapy and overall healing.Enhancements:
AROMATHERAPY
By adding one of our essential oil blends to any massage session, you may enhance the overall effect of the massage treatment and provide an element that expands your overall experience. Our blends help with, relaxing, energizing, stress-reducing, or balancing.HOT STONE MASSAGE
Hot stones are used as part of the massage application. The heat from the hot stones penetrates deep into the muscles which enhances the outcome of any massage session. Your massage therapist will massage you with the hot stones and place the stones on certain areas of the body to allow for a deep relaxation with the added benefit of heat.COUPLES MASSAGE
Share the experience with a sweetheart or loved one in a couple’s room. This is great for anniversaries, birthdays, Mother’s Day or any special occasion.