WE ARE MOVING!

We are happy to say we have found a great new space.  Our friends at Kailua Massage who have been serving the windward side for over 15 years have graciously invited us to share their space at 417 Uluniu St. #E.  This is a  Ground floor walk up with air conditioned waiting room and front [...]

Therapeutic Communication Asking for What You Want is Key to a Great Massage

By Mary Kathleen Rose Originally published in Massage & Bodywork magazine, March/April 2010. Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals. All rights reserved. Receiving a massage is a time to rest and rejuvenate as you experience the deeply nourishing effects of skillful touch. As your muscles relax and your mind unwinds, do you ever wonder how to [...]

he Effects of Swedish Massage Therapy on Hormones

Massage is used for many health purposes, but little is known about how it works on a biological level.  A recent study published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine examined the effects of one session of Swedish massage therapy—a form of massage using long strokes, kneading, deep circular movements, vibration, and tapping—on the [...]

5 guestions to ask you massage therapist

In order to confirm your prospective massage therapist’s qualifications and ensure that your massage therapy will benefit your health needs, consider asking him or her the following questions: 1. Are you licensed to practice massage in this state? The state of Hawaii regulates massage therapy profession. Depending on the state, this regulation comes in the [...]

Holiday Gift Certificates

Don’t forget, we offer gift certificates.  Give the gift of massage this holiday season! We can take orders over the phone and will mail them in a nice card on your behalf. Call 808-469-6031

Now taking Massage apprentices

There is still room left in the massage apprentice program.  You can get hands on training and work while you obtain your license more affordably than schools. Clients, we will be offering intern massages again starting 2011!  Prices range from $30-40 an hour. For more information! http://windwardmassage.com/apprenticeship.html

Hawaii Massage Directory

Island Massage is proud to sponsor the Hawaii Massage Directory, a great resource for finding massage therapists and information for massage therapists here in Hawaii.  Massage therapists can add their business listings for free.  Learn about becoming a massage therapist, find a school and most importantly FIND A MASSAGE THERAPIST! Check it out! http://www.hawaiimassagedirectory.com

Reflexology, Acupressure, Cranial Sacral, Shiatsu

Acupressure: Ancient healing art using the fingers and other parts of the body to skillfully press key points, which stimulate the body’s natural self-curative abilities. When these trigger points are pressed, they release muscular tension, and promote circulation of blood, and the body’s life force energy to aid healing. Acupuncture and acupressure use the same pressure points and meridians, [...]

Russian Sports Massage

Russian massage is a system of therapeutic and sports massage developed in the former Soviet Union.   Some describe it as being like a combination of swedish and therapeutic massages.  It uses a variety of manipulations of the body’s soft tissues to achieve benefits, including stressreduction and relief from muscle aches.  It is considered to be one of [...]

Lymphatic Drainage Massage

*as seen on KHON Channel 2 Lymphatic Drainage Massage – The lymphatic massage is essential as the body’s drainage system for cleansing and filtering out of bacteria and toxins. Congested lymph pathways can cause soreness, aches, pains and flu-like  symptoms and can lower your immune system leaving you succeptible to the flu and other illnesses. It [...]

Trigger Point Therapy

Trigger Point Therapy: Active trigger points are continuous contraction knots in the muscles. These knots are so tight that circulation decreases in the immediate area of the knot. Pain is radiated outward to other muscles when pressure is applied to the trigger point or, in a more severe condition, when the muscle is at rest. [...]

Deep Tissue

Deep Tissue is massage aimed at the deeper tissue structures of the muscle and fascia, also called connective tissue. Deep tissue massage uses many of the same movements and techniques as Swedish Massage, but it is more of a therapeutic technique so the pressure will generally be more intense.   It is also a more [...]

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