Deep Tissue Massage is a form of bodywork that aims to relieve tension in the deeper layers of tissue in the body. Deep Tissue Massage is a highly effective method for releasing chronic stress areas due to misalignment, repetitive motions, and past lingering injuries. Due to the nature of the deep tissue work, open communication during the session is crucial to make sure you don’t get too uncomfortable. Keep in mind that soreness is pretty common after the treatment, and that plenty of water should be ingested to aid with the flushing and removal of toxins that will have been released from the deep tissue during the session.
The Benefits of Cupping: Suction cups provide a negative pressure on the skin, muscles, and fascia. This is in contrast to the positive pressure of the deep tissue massage. Cupping promotes blood circulation, and the removal of "muscle debris" (such as old blood, lymph, histamine, lactic acid, etc.) that may have been stuck in the soft tissue preventing healthy muscle function. This debris is brought up closer to the surface where it can be properly metabolized by the lymphatic and circulatory systems.
The cups are either used by leaving them static on an area for a few minutes, or dragged across the body. Depending on the condition of the soft tissue, cupping can be either uncomfortable or even painful, while others find it quite soothing. But, in either case cupping has a profound effect on the body and most people feel significant improvement afterwards especially when traditional massage has failed to provide relief.
Be sure ready to drink plenty of water after a cupping session and have time to rest afterwards!
Facial cupping is a gentle therapy done to the face and neck that helps stimulate lymphatic flow, relaxing the facial muscles, increasing blood flow, helping open the sinuses, and stimulating collagen production. This is done with small glass suction cups that are glided across the face, and chest, and lightly "pulsed" down the neck, opening up the lymph pathways.
Facial cupping is great for sinus, and headache relief, and when regularly done, can reduce fine lines, and lift the face. Some have even reported that it has been helpful in managing TMJ and Bell's Palsy discomfort.
Swedish Massage is a very relaxing and therapeutic style of bodywork. It combines oils or lotion with an array of strokes such as rolling, kneading, and percussion to help the body improve its circulation. The benefits of this type of bodywork are wide-ranging and include relief from aches and pains, decreased stress levels in the body, enhanced mental clarity, improved appearance, and greater flexibility.
Focus Massage is great for those who hold all of their stress in specific areas, or have chronic or acute soft tissue problems due to postural dysfunction, or injury. You can customize this massage in order to maximize your time and health benefits. Discuss what problems you are having with your therapist and she will tailor the treatment to your specific needs.
Restores mental and physical balance using blended essential oils massaged into the skin and released into the air.