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 [...]

Swedish Massage

Swedish Massage is the most popular form of massage for those who are looking for more of a relaxing experience rather than therapeutic although it does offer some therapeutic benefits. Swedish massage consists of long, continuous strokes at a medium to light pressure. Friction and kneading techniques are also included to relax the muscles. This [...]