SWEDISH MASSAGE
$149——60 minutes $279——120 minutes
Sometimes called a “classic massage,” a Swedish massage uses light to moderate pressure, making it gentler than a deep tissue massage. Your therapist will use oil or lotion to facilitate smooth, gentle strokes characterized by kneading, fluid circular motions and gentle joint movements.
Swedish massage aims to provide relaxing effects by releasing muscle tension. It may help reduce soreness and loosen tight muscles often caused by daily activities like exercising and sitting for prolonged periods in front of the computer.
The relaxing techniques used in a Swedish massage aim to stimulate nerve endings, enhance blood flow, and facilitate lymph drainage.
Although a Swedish massage is a whole-body therapy, you can always ask your therapist to spend more time on specific areas of concern. For example, say you have neck pain, a common condition that, according to an article by Harvard Health Publishing, 15% of U.S. adults experience. If so, you can request your therapist to pay more attention to your neck.
CRANIOSACRAL MASSAGE
$149——60 minutes $279——120 minutes
Craniosacral therapy is a gentle, non-invasive technique that uses touch to enhance the function of the cranial system – the membranes and fluid that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord – including all the bones of the head, face and mouth that make up the skull (cranium) and extend to the lower end of the spine (sacrum). Imbalances in the craniosacral system can cause dysfunction in the brain, spinal cord and spinal nerves. Craniosacral therapy practitioners can help correct these imbalances or restrictions and help improve well-being. Clients remain clothed during a treatment.
Craniosacral therapy may be helpful in the treatment of a range of conditions, including migraines, chronic neck and back pain, stress, tension, emotional problems, depression, neurovascular and hormonal disorders.
The therapist will find the areas of imbalance and work to correct them. Many people report a deep sense of relaxation during the craniosacral therapy session. Others experience memories, emotions or physical sensations that can often provide insight to help make positive life changes.
Some people report complete relief after their first session, while others require additional sessions over the course of several weeks. Clients with chronic conditions may require long-term craniosacral therapy, although the frequency of sessions usually decreases over time..
DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE
$159——60 minutes $289——120 minutes.
A deep tissue massage can facilitate healing by releasing contracted muscles and inflamed tissues. The firm pressure in this massage technique may help boost blood flow to the soft tissues, helping them recover. Increasing circulation can also help reduce pain often caused by inflammation.
Since a deep tissue massage can be a whole-body or a targeted therapy, a highly experienced and skilled massage therapist will always ask you about your concerns before starting the session. Tell them whether you want a full-body session or need them to focus only on problem areas.
While it can also help promote relaxation, one of deep tissue massage’s advantages is that it can be a helpful therapy for injuries and stiffness. Since it targets the deeper layers of tissue and muscles, it can encourage profound healing, helping you recover faster and be on your feet sooner.
HOT & COLD STONE MASSAGE
$179——60 minutes $299——120 minutes
Hot and cold stone massage therapy alternates applying stones of different temperatures. Cold stones are applied to certain areas to reduce swelling and improve blood flow by drawing heat from your skin. Warm stones are applied to your skin to soften your muscles.
Hot and cold stone massage therapy uses thermo-therapeutic techniques to loosen up muscle tissues while reducing inflammation at the same time. The heat relaxes your muscles, releases tension, and increases blood circulation that heals muscle strains. At the same time, the cold reduces swelling, increases lymphatic drainage, and helps to reduce pain caused by inflammation. Together, the hot and cold provide deep relief to sore muscles.
Alternating temperatures also help to increase blood flow and heal the injured or overstimulated muscles. Massage movements with the stones add a deeper penetration to the fascia and muscle tissue.
Clients who have arthritis or other chronic inflammatory diseases frequently feel long-lasting pain relief from a stone massage treatment. A hot and cold stone massage session also helps clients feel less stress and anxiety and more energized.
