Myofascial release is a subtle but profound form of soft tissue therapy intended to reduce pain, increase range of motion, and rebalance the entire body. Fascia is the connective tissue that connects and covers all muscles, organs, and skeletal structures of the body. By unwinding restrictions in fascial tissue, we can improve structural integrity and find greater ease of movement throughout the body.
Deep tissue therapy aims to relieve tension in the deeper layers of tissue in the body. Deep Tissue is highly effective for releasing chronic stress areas due to misalignment, repetitive motions, and past lingering injuries. Although it can feel intense during treatment, deep tissue therapy is excellent for promoting lasting change and increased comfort in the body.
Sports Massage is a type of massage designed for highly active people who engage in athletics. Engaging in sports is harsh on the body and can often lead to injuries in both the short and long term. Sports Massage enhances performance and prolongs a sports career by helping to prevent injury, reduce pains and swelling in the body, relax the mind, increase flexibility, and dramatically improve recovery rates. Sports Massage is also highly effective in aiding the rapid recovery of an athlete from an injury by encouraging greater kinesthetic awareness and in turn promoting the body's natural immune function.
Pregnancy is a time when a woman's body endures tremendous stress due to dramatic physical and emotional changes. Using various techniques specially developed for the expecting mother, prenatal bodywork helps release the pain and discomfort experienced throughout pregnancy. The benefits are profound, including emotional support, the relief of joint pain due to extra weight and postural imbalance, and improved breathing and relaxation.
Structural integration employs soft tissue manipulation with the goal of realigning the body in relationship to the force of gravity. The theory underlying structural integration asserts that often the body's connective tissue is "bound up," thus restricting opposing muscles from working independently of one another. Bodywork aims to loosen the restrictions in connective tissue, freeing the other structures of the body for more ease in posture and movement.