Modalities and their Benefits

WATSU

Watsu is a form of aquatic bodywork used for deep relaxation and passive aquatic therapy. Watsu is characterized by one-on-one sessions in which a practitioner or therapist gently cradles, moves, stretches, and massages a receiver in chest-deep warm water.
Watsu has been proven to help relieve:
  • Arthritis.
  • Back and neck pain.
  • Fibromyalgia and other chronic pain diseases.
  • Mood disorders (such as anxiety or PTSD)
  • Spinal cord or brain injury due to trauma, stroke or degenerative disease.

SWEDISH

Swedish- involves soft, long, kneading strokes, as well as light, rhythmic, tapping strokes, on topmost layers of muscles. This is also combined with movement of the joints. By relieving muscle tension, Swedish therapy can be both relaxing and energizing.
6 Benefits of Swedish Massage
  • Pain management. ...
  • Increased blood flow. ...
  • Rehabilitation for muscle injuries.
  • Increased flexibility. ...
  • Reduced stress. ...
  • Improved immune system.

DEEP TISSUE

Deep Tissue- is best for giving attention to certain painful, stiff "trouble spots" in your body. The massage therapist uses slow, deliberate strokes that focus pressure on layers of muscles, tendons, or other tissues deep under your skin.
 
What Are the Benefits deep tissue
  • Stress Relief. Deep tissue massage is a great stress reliever. ...
  • Reduces Pain. ...
  • Lowers Blood Pressure and Heart Rate. ...
  • Breaks Up Scar Tissue & Makes Movement Easier. ...
  • Reduces Arthritis Symptoms. ...
  • Rehabilitates Injured Muscles. ...
  • Helps With Labor and Delivery.

SPORTS

Sports massage is the specific application of massage techniques, hydrotherapy protocols, range of motion/flexibility protocol and strength-training principles utilized to achieve a specific goal when treating an athlete.
Benefits of therapeutic sports massage
Increased range of motion, leading to enhanced performance. Decreased muscle stiffness and soreness after exercise or physical activity. Reduced recovery time post injury. Increased levels of relaxation and reduction in physical and psychological stress levels.

AROMATHERAPY

Aromatherapy massage is Swedish massage therapy using massage oil or lotion that contains essential oils (highly concentrated plant oils). During an aromatherapy massage, you inhale these essential oil molecules or absorb them through your skin.
Below are a few of the general benefits of a massage that incorporates aromatherapy:
  • Stress reducing.
  • Anxiety reliever.
  • Increased calmness and relaxation.
  • Decrease in muscle tension.
  • Pain relief.
  • A reduction of symptoms of depression

HOT STONE

Hot stone- The hot stone massage is a form of alternative medicine massage therapy and bodywork involving the placement of a number of heated stones to the body for the purpose of pain relief, relaxation and therapy.
Here are some advantages of getting a hot stone massage:
  • Helps relieve muscle tension and pain. Heat has long been used to ease muscle tension and pain. ...
  • Reduces stress and anxiety. ...
  • Promotes sleep. ...
  • May help relieve symptoms of autoimmune diseases. ...
  • May help decrease cancer symptoms. ...
  • May boost immunity.

CUPPING

Cupping therapy is a form of alternative medicine in which a local suction is created on the skin with the application of cups
The benefits of cupping include local pain relief and muscle relaxation. Cupping improves overall health by removing the energy blockages that TCM practitioners identify as barriers to the flow of healthy energy or qi. For athletes, cupping may help increase blood flow to a particular muscle region or help reduce pain

MEDICAL MASSAGE

Medical massage is outcome-based massage, primarily the application of a specific treatment targeted to the specific problem(s) the patient presents with a diagnosis and are administered after a thorough assessment/evaluation by the medical massage therapist with specific outcomes being the basis for treatment.
Benefits of massage
Massage benefits can include: Reducing stress and increasing relaxation. Reducing pain and muscle soreness and tension. Improving circulation, energy and alertness.

THAI/SPORTS STRETCHING

Thai massage incorporates yoga-like stretches to reduce stress and improve circulation. The gradual, gentle stretching will enhance the person's flexibility over time, allowing a greater range of motion.
Below, we explore six key benefits that are supported by research.
  • Relieves headaches. If you have migraine or experience tension headaches, traditional Thai massage may help ease your symptoms. ...
  • Reduces back pain. ...
  • Relieves joint stiffness and pain. ...
  • Increases flexibility and range of motion. ...
  • Eases anxiety. ...
  • Revives energy

PRENATAL

Prenatal massage is therapeutic bodywork that focuses on the special needs of the mother-to-be as her body goes through the dramatic changes of pregnancy. It enhances the function of muscles and joints, improves circulation and general body tone, and relieves mental and physical fatigue.
5 Awesome Benefits of Prenatal Massage
  • Reduce Swelling. When your feet, legs, and hands start swelling during pregnancy, it is often caused by reduced circulation and increased pressure on the major blood vessels. ...
  • Relieve Lower Back Pain. ...
  • Improve Sleep. ...
  • Prepare Your Body for Labor and Birth. ...
  • Relieve Pain Naturally.

ANASSAGE

Anassage- A combination of the above modalities all incorporated into a treatment specifically designed for the client/patient needs!
Benefits of an Anassage
  • Eases anxiety
  • Relive joint pain
  • Long term pain relief
  • Revives energy
  • Reduces Stress
  • Longevity of life

MANUAL LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE

MLD is a light, skin-stretching massage that helps promote the movement of lymphatic fluid out of the swollen limb. It should not be confused with a traditional massage. MLD is specifically focused on the lymph vessels to help the flow of lymphatic fluid.
5 key benefits of Manual Lymphatic Drainage
  • Deeply relaxing.
  • Decongestive (removes lymphoedema)
  • Pain Relieving.
  • Improves wound healing and scarring.
  • Detoxifying.

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