Choose your therapeutic massage type
Therapeutic massage is all about promoting relaxation and healing, and it comes with a treasure trove of benefits. First and foremost, it helps alleviate stress and tension. After a session, you’ll feel like a weight has been lifted, allowing you to tackle life with renewed energy!
Couples Massage
Want to impress your date? Get him or her a massage!
Deep Tissue Massage
Deep Tissue massage therapy focuses on realigning deeper layers of muscles.
Thai Massage
Thai massage is more energizing and rigorous than more classic forms of massage.
Lomi Lomi Massage
Lomi-lomi is an ancient form of Hawaiian massage with a deeply spiritual component.
Contouring Massage
This massage works wonders in breaking down stubborn fat deposits.
Swedish Massage
Swedish massage is the most common form of massage therapy in the United States.
Combination Massages
We combine elements from many different styles into one complete body work.
Hot Stone Massage
Heated smooth, flat stones are placed on key points on the body.
Medical Massage
A medical massage addresses the needs of the patient’s unique circumstances.
Lymphatic Massage
Lymphatic drainage removes the accumulated fluid between cells, which helps filtration and eliminating metabolic waste.
Sports Massage
Designed to enhance your performance, prevent injuries, and accelerate recovery.
Pregnancy (Prenatal) Massage
Getting a massage is one of the best ways to relieve the tension in your back.
What a Typical Massage Therapy Session is Like
A typical massage therapy session is between 60 and 90 minutes and can be longer depending your personal preference. Your massage will begin with a brief consultation and review of symptoms, medical history, and lifestyle.
Please undress (or feel free to keep your underwear on) while the massage therapist is out of the room, and lie face down under the sheet on the massage table.
When you are ready, the massage therapist will re-enter the room and the therapist will make the proper adjustments to your body to alleviate the stress.
Depending on your preference, the therapist can apply oil or lotion to the body. A full body massage usually begins with the back and then moves down to the legs but can be customized to your needs. We typically like to cover the major muscles including your arms, legs, pectorials, neck, and abdomen; however, depending on the individual, we may spend additional attention on a specific area.
Please communicate to the therapist any issues of soreness, tenderness, pain or areas of tension. This will allow the therapist to apply the proper techniques in order to heal the area. Please also stay under the sheets at all times.
After the massage, the masseur leaves the room so you can get changed.
Take your time getting up. If you sit or stand too quickly you may feel lightheaded or dizzy. Please all drink a lot of water in order to flush out the toxins released during the massage.
Will Massage Therapy Hurt?
Massage therapy shouldn’t hurt. Occasionally there is mild aching when the massage therapist applies pressure over “knots” and other areas of muscle tension. If the pressure is too strong for you, let the massage therapist know.
How Will I Feel After a Massage?
Most people feel calm and relaxed after a treatment. Occasionally, people experience mild temporary aching for a day.
Precautions
Massage therapy is not recommended for certain people:
- People with infectious skin disease, rash, or open wounds
- Immediately after surgery
- Immediately after chemotherapy or radiation, unless recommended by your doctor
- People prone to blood clots. There is a risk of blood clots being dislodged. If you have heart disease, check with your doctor before having a massage
Massage will not be done directly over bruises, inflamed skin, unhealed wounds, tumors, abdominal hernia, or areas of recent fractures.
Additional Massage Tips
- Don’t eat a heavy meal before the massage.
- If it’s your first time at the clinic, arrive at least 10 minutes early to complete the necessary forms. Otherwise, arrive 5 minutes early so you can have a few minutes to rest and relax before starting the massage.