Massage
Swedish Massage
Swedish or Classic Massage is a relaxing and therapeutic style of bodywork. It combines oils or lotion with an array of strokes such as rolling, kneading, and percussion to help improve circulation throughout the body. Benefits of Swedish Massage include relief from aches and pains, decreased stress, enhanced mental clarity, improved appearance, and greater flexibility.
Deep Tissue Massage
Deep Tissue Massage bodywork helps to relieve tension in the deeper layers of body tissue and is a highly effective method for releasing chronic stress due to misalignment, repetitive motions, and past lingering injuries. Soreness is common after the treatment. Be sure to drink plenty of water following your massage to aid with the flushing and removal of toxins released during your massage session.
Prenatal Massage
Prenatal Massage is used to help relieve aches in your back and neck, and to address leg cramps encouraging a better night’s sleep during pregnancy. Prenatal massage can also improve circulation, help reduce nervous tension, and help relieve depression or anxiety. Speak to your OB-GYN first to decide if prenatal massage is right for you and then consult with Martina about adding elements of Prenatal Massage to your next session.
Sports Massage
Sports Massage is a designed for highly active people who engage in athletics. Sports Massage enhances performance and prolongs a sports career by helping to prevent injury, reduce pain and swelling in the body, relax the mind, increase flexibility, and dramatically improve recovery rates. Sports Massage also encourages greater kinesthetic awareness and helps to promote the body's natural immune function.
Medical Massage
Medical Massage is recommended for specific medical conditions as part of your treatment plan prescribed by your doctor. Medical Massage may be indicated in cases of sciatica, frozen shoulder, hip pain, back pain, and knee pain. Martina will work with you to incorporate Medical Massage as part of your health and wellness protocol.
Neuromuscular Therapy
Neuromuscular Therapy is a system of massage techniques that were developed in England in the 1930's by Dr. Stanley Lief. This holistic approach towards healing, emphasizes stimulating the body's natural ability to heal itself. Neuromuscular Therapy also enhances the function of joints and muscles and accelerates the overall healing process by facilitating the release of endorphins. Speak with Martina to see if Neuromuscular Therapy is right for you.
Lymphatic Drainage
Lymphatic Drainage Therapy gently and rhythmically moves the lymph through the body, with a focus on swollen areas. It helps to relieve pressure and enhances immune system functioning. As both a preventative and remedial technique, LD can be used for a wide range of purposes including faster recovery from injury, reduction of swelling and discomfort from pregnancy, and strengthened resistance to illness.
Myofascial Release
Lymphatic Drainage Therapy gently and rhythmically moves the lymph through the body, with a focus on swollen areas. It helps to relieve pressure and enhances immune system functioning. As both a preventative and remedial technique, LD can be used for a wide range of purposes including faster recovery from injury, reduction of swelling and discomfort from pregnancy, and strengthened resistance to illness.
Cupping
Cupping is an ancient, holistic therapeutic practice which uses suction to draw fluid and energy to specific areas of the body.
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