Cranio-Sacral ... is a technique for finding and correcting cerebral and spinal imbalances or blockages that may cause sensory, motor or intellectual dysfunction.
Deep Tissue ... releases the chronic patterns of tension in the body through slow strokes and deep finger pressure on the contracted areas, either following or going across the grain of muscles, tendons and fascia. It is called deep tissue, because it also focuses on the deeper layers of muscle tissue.
Relaxation Massage ...relaxation massage with lotion.
Effleurage ... is a stroke generally used in a Swedish massage treatment.
This smooth, gliding stroke is used to relax soft tissue and is applied using both hands.
Friction ... is the deepest of Swedish massage strokes. This stroke encompasses deep, circular movements applied to soft tissue causing the underlying layers of tissue to rub against each other. The result causes an increase in blood flow to the massaged area.
Myofascial Release ... This is the stretching of the two layers of fascia. The first layer is the elastic or muscular layer: this layer in itself will not change the memory of the tissue. The second layer, which is the callagenous layer, is the one that holds the memory of the trauma or holding pattern of the person and it is released in 3 to 5 minutes. This technique is not painful in any way unless it is bring up emotional or physical problems that have been in the second layer of the fascia.
On-Site Massage (also known as chair massage or corporate massage) ... is administered while the client is clothed and seated in a specially designed chair. These chairs most often slope forward allowing access to the large muscles of the back.
On-site massage usually lasts between 15 and 30 minutes and is intended to relax and improve circulation.
Petrissage (also called kneading) ... involves squeezing, rolling and kneading the muscles and usually follows effleurage during Swedish massage.
Reflexology Massage ... based around a system of points in the hands and feet thought to correspond, or "reflex," to all areas of the body.
Shiatsu and Acupressure ... Oriental-based systems of finger-pressure which treat special points along acupuncture "meridians" (the invisible channels of energy flow in the body).
Sports Massage ... is massage therapy focusing on muscle systems relevant to a particular sport.
Tapotement ... is executed with cupped hands, fingers or the edge of the hand with short, alternating taps to the client.
Trigger Point Therapy (also known as Myotherapy or Neuromuscular Therapy) ... applies concentrated finger pressure to "trigger points" (painful irritated areas in muscles) to break cycles of spasm and pain.