Massage

The Healing Field

A Comprehensive Alternative and Complimentary Wellness Center

Massage is the systematic manual or mechanical manipulation of soft tissues of the body for therapeutic purposes. Massage helps relieve tension and stress, improves circulation and promotes healing.

• Muscles and joints become  suppler;
  

• soreness and stiffness are relieved.
  

• Circulation is improved, thus improving skin tone.              
  

• Digestion, assimilation and elimination are often improved.
  

• Massage lowers blood pressure.
  

• Headaches and eye strain are often relieved.
  

• Adhesions and constrictions can be reduced or prevented, as traumatized muscle tissue heals.
  

 

SWEDISH MASSAGE

Swedish massage refers to a collection of techniques designed primarily to relax muscles by applying pressure to them against deeper muscles and bones, and rubbing in the same direction as the flow of blood returning to the heart. Swedish massage uses five main strokes to stimulate the circulation of blood through the body;  kneading, stroking, friction, tapping, and vibration. It affects all layers of the body by increasing circulation, reducing pain, promoting relaxation, as well as promoting a sense of well-being. Treatments can be 1 hour or 1-1/2 hours in length, and there are usually immediate results.

MYOFASCIAL RELEASE

Myofascial Release uses gentle pressure to correct soft tissue dysfunction. This is useful for back strain, carpal tunnel, chronic cervical strain, and fibromyalgia.

MEDICAL MASSAGE

Medical massage is used for treatments following an injury that requires specific attention to reduce swelling and pain, and increase circulation of blood flow to the injured site. A physician's prescription is required.

CRANIO SACRAL THERAPY

Cranio Sacral Therapy focuses on intense headaches that need immediate relief, plus back and spinal ailments. Cranio Sacral uses gentle touch to realign the brain and spinal column fluids to feed the organs of the body. It is used to help adults suffering from long-standing fatigue, depression, headaches, gastro-intestinal issues as well as other problems.

DEEP TISSUE/SPORTS MASSAGE

This massage is designed to relieve muscle soreness from exertion or exercise (muscle recovery.) It increases flexibility, circulation, and facilitates the body's natural recovery process.

SHIATSU

Shiatsu /acupressure technique is an ancient form of massage using specific pressure points in the body following the meridians to open the chi ‘ (the energy follow trapped in the body) there by releasing the blockages and promoting healing of ones-self .

TRIGGER POINT

Trigger Point Therapy is a proven technique used for the relief of soft-tissue pain and dysfunction.

NATURAL STONE THERAPY

Combine a therapeutic massage with the deep heat from natural river stones that penetrate into your muscles to provide complete relaxation.

PRENATAL MASSAGE

Used during pregnancy to produce a relaxed sensation between mother and child. This technique enables the mother to adapt to her body's physical and mental changes during pregnancy. Using a pregnancy pillow, mom's-to-be can enjoy a relaxing and tension relieving massage.