Massage Therapy
MASSAGE TERAPY IS DEFINED AS THE MANIPULATION of soft body tissue, tendons and ligaments to improve a person’s health.
I am certified in many techniques and modalities of massage.
Massage sessions are charged by time with exception of specialty services.
I provide basic relaxation massages. My massage technique is slow, long stroke manipulation with firm pressure in order to slow down the heart rate and relax the nervous system.
The other massage technique and modalities I provide are the following
· Pregnancy massage
· Lymphatic drainage
· Trigger point therapy
· Neuromuscular therapy
· Sports massage
· Myofascial release
· Post-surgery massage
Specialty massage services are:
· Assisted stretching
· Ultra sound therapy
· Dry and suction cupping therapy
· Kinesiology taping
· Hot stone massage
Contraindications for massage therapy
Local contraindications are burns, frost bite, open wounds and acute deep vein thrombosis
General contraindications are infectious diseases, contagious diseases, terminal illness or under medical supervision.
Pregnant women should always get approval from their doctors before massage. I do not preform hot stone massage on pregnant women.