1. Deep Tissue Massage

• Applied with greater pressure and to deeper layers of muscle than Swedish.

• Uses slow strokes and deep pressure to work on tight areas to release specific muscle tension and restore flexibility.

• Effective for chronic muscular tension and promotes restoration of flexibility.

2. Neuromuscular Massage

• Form of deep tissue massage that focuses on individual muscles.

• Primarily used to release "trigger points," knots of muscle tension that can send pain to other parts of the body, by applying concentrated finger pressure.

• Helps ease chronic pain and increase blood flow to affected muscular tissue.

3. Swedish Massage

• The most commonly practiced form of massage in the U.S. today.

• Uses long strokes, kneading, and friction techniques on the superficial layers of muscles over the whole body.

• Used to promote general relaxation, improve range of motion, and relieve muscle tension.

• Best for increasing overall relaxation, flushing toxins, and improving circulation.

4. Pregnancy Massage

• Involves manipulation of the soft tissue, and in the physical movement, stroking and stretching of muscles, tendons, ligaments and other soft tissue.

• Helps to reduce low back pain, swelling of hands and feet, headaches, calf cramps, etc.

• Message Therapy for recovery from the birthing event is also highly recommended.

5. Stress Reduction Massage

• Most requested type of therapy today.

• Relieves stress on nervous system, tension, relaxes and improves muscle tone, increases blood circulation, helps you to sleep better etc.

• Speeds recovery from injuries and illness.

6. Sports Massage

• Utilizes techniques that are similar to Swedish and Deep Tissue Massages.

• Focuses on specific muscle groups to reduce or eliminate factors that interfere with performance, such as muscle spasms, tendonitis, and muscle fatigue.

• Can be used before or after participating in an event, as an adjunct to training, or to assist in rehabilitation after injury. The American Massage Therapy

Association created standards and certifications for a National Sports Massage Team. The team of Therapist along with all Massage Therapist must agree to

abide by the The American Massage Therapy code of ethics.