Swedish Massage is a combination of effleurage (long gliding strokes with oil or lotion), petrissage (a kneading of the muscles), tapotement (percussion), friction, vibration, stretching, and a range of motion techniques for joints. These techniques relieve pain of muscle spasm, overwork, poor posture, migraine, muscle fatigue, and arthritis. |
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Deep Tissue Massage is just what it sounds like and also includes cross-fiber friction to break down restrictions in the soft tissue structures, such as the scar tissue associated with tendonitis. If you like deep pressure, this is for you. |
Moxage is a Japanese modality involving the use of a smoldering bundle of medicinal herbs, contained in a wooden massage implement to provide a warm, relaxing treatment . This is applied to chosen acupuncture points to affect the energy flow through the meridians. |
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Hot Stone Massage is a longer treatment which uses heated, oiled beach-smoothed stones. I place these under or on the body to deliver deep heat to certain areas. I will also use stones to massage the muscles. This provides a penetrating warmth to the affected muscles. |
