Massage

• Swedish Massage
  Is the most common form of massage therapy in the West. It is what most people think of when they think of massage therapy. The massage therapy techniques used in this form of massage are the basis for most spa massages. Relaxation massages typically use the Swedish massage style. Swedish massage is characterized by four basic strokes – Effleurage, Petrissage, Tapotement, Vibration. Strokes are to flow in the direction that blood circulates towards the heart. They start out superficially giving the tissue a chance to warm up. Once the tissue is warm the therapist starts doing deeper more intense work. Swedish Massage helps with relaxation, circulation and skin and muscle health. The main goal is to flush toxins out of the system while increasing the nourishment received by muscle cells. Its popularity in the Western world is proof of its effectiveness.
• Deep Tissue Massage
  Established in 2010 in Phoenix, AZ is one of the premiere establishments for the relief of pain, stress, muscle and joint stiffness, and to increase circulation and improve health. Sessions are tailored to individual needs. Modalities used are Swedish Relaxation Massage, Trigger Point Therapy to erase pain, Stretching, Deep Tissue Massage, Reflexology, plus many more.
• Sports Massage
  Is used by physical therapists, massage therapists, and athletic trainers to treat muscle injury and increase flexibility. PNF is similar to muscle energy technique or MET in that it uses isometric contractions and passive stretching. PNF is different though because it can include active movement and stretching from the client also. It also requires more physical stretch be used by the client when doing the isometric muscle contractions. MET requires about 20 percent stretch and PNF requires about 60 percent. Physiologist, Charles Sherrington, came up with the theory behind PNF in the early 1900s, but it wasn't actively put into use until the 1940s. Herman Kabat, a neurophysiologist, started using the therapy in 1946 to rehabilitate polio patients. He did extensive work with the therapy and eventually the other therapists that he worked with started teaching it to others. It started being used by physical therapists in the 1960s. In the 1970s, it started to be used in athletic training. The therapy is commonly used in sports massage.
• Hot Stone Massage
  Hot Stone Therapy should not be done on pregnant women who are less than 3 months pregnant, people with varicose veins, high blood pressure, ulcers or any kind of skin disease. Let your therapist know if the stones are too hot or if the pressure is too deep during the massage.
• Prenatal Massage
  Also called Prenatal Massage, is a good way to relieve some of the aches and pains experienced during pregnancy. Pregnancy is hard on a woman's body. The added weight and relaxing of the ligaments that occur during pregnancy is stressful on the joints, especially the pelvis. Carrying the baby causes the pelvis to tilt. This puts pressure on the lower back. A lot of stress is also put on the neck, shoulders and upper back. Getting massaged during pregnancy can be helpful to decrease symptoms of depression, reduce anxiety, relieve muscle aches, lessen joint pains, regulate hormones, reduce swelling, improve labor outcomes, improve newborn health. Pregnancy massage can also relieve nerve pain. Sciatica and carpal tunnel syndrome sometimes occur during pregnancy. Pillows and cushions are used during the massage to make you comfortable on the massage table. The safest position for you to be worked on is lying on your side. You should not receive prenatal massage with any of the following conditions: high risk pregnancy, pregnancy induced high blood pressure, severe swelling, severe and sudden headaches, preeclampsia. Deep tissue massage is not appropriate to use on pregnant women. Massage should usually be avoided during the first trimester of pregnancy.
• Chair Massage
  Is a relaxing type of massage that re-energizes tired muscles and eases aches and pains. The client sits very comfortably on a special chair, and stays fully clothed. The therapist uses no oils or lotions. Most chair massages last about 15-20 minutes and use a combination of Shiatsu and Swedish style massage techniques. The therapist can do quick massages at offices, stores, festivals or any place you can imagine, so it is very convenient. It is popular in offices because you can take a 15 minute break from work and get a massage that will help you feel renewed and re-energized, increasing circulation and lymph flow enabling you to work more efficiently. Chair massage brings relief of tense muscles, back pain, shoulder pain, neck pain, tension headaches, stress, and fatigue.
• Thai Massage
• Hawaiian Lomi-Lomi Massage
  Lomi Lomi Massage is a traditional Hawaiian healing art. It has been practiced for generations. Traditionally, Hawaiian massage was practiced by kahunas (traditional healers), and it involves both physical and spiritual aspects of healing. Hawaiians believe that memories are stored in all the cells of the body, not just the brain. Negative memories can block the flow of energy in the body. Lomi Lomi therapists work to relieve muscle tension while releasing negative memories from cells allowing energy to flow freely through the body. Lomi lomi massage consists of flowing strokes that are done with the hands and forearms. Multiple areas of the body are massaged at once causing the mind to relax. Sometimes Lomi Lomi is performed by two therapists at once allowing the mind to fall into a deeply relaxed state. The use of the forearms in the massage helps the therapist get deep pressure more easily. Lomi Lomi is performed on a massage table without a sheet covering it. This allows the therapist to reach under you more easily. Lomi Lomi is done fully undressed with a sheet that is folded to cover you minimally. This allows the therapist to have access to multiple areas of your body at once. Some people experience emotional releases on the table.
• Reflexology Massage
• Craniosacral Massage
  , sometimes called Cranial Sacral Therapy, is one of the gentlest forms of bodywork. This holistic therapy is so gentle that it can be used to treat newborn infants. It is also an ideal alternative medicine treatment for the elderly. CranioSacral Therapy was first discovered by John Upledger, an osteopathic physician. The brain and spinal cord are bathed in a fluid called cerebrospinal fluid. The fluid and the dura mater that contain it form the craniosacral system. This system has its own rhythm that is a result of the fluid being pumped around the spinal cord and brain. The craniosacral rhythm is different from your heartbeat or breathing. The therapist is able to feel the rhythm of your craniosacral system by placing his/her hands lightly on various areas of your body. The feet and ankles, thighs, hips, ribcage, shoulders, and head are all the key areas where your therapist will feel your rhythm. By checking these various points the therapist can determine where your rhythm is irregular or weak. The therapist then uses a light touch, no greater than the weight of a nickel, to release restrictions in the fascia around the craniosacral system.
• Face Massage
• Shiatsu Massage
  Many massage therapists use these principles in their practices. Shiatsu is usually done on the floor laying on a thin futon mat. You remain fully clothed, and it's a good idea to wear something loose fitting and comfortable. The therapist will use his/her fingertips to apply rhythmic pressure along your meridians. The therapy shouldn't hurt. Let your therapist know if it does and he/she will adjust the pressure to your comfort level. It is not uncommon to feel some flu like symptoms after a treatment. Drink plenty of water and take it easy and you should be fine. This therapy can be used to treat a variety of problems. A few are back pain, whiplash, neck stiffness, joint pain, reduced mobility, muscle injuries.
• Neuromuscular Therapy
  After treatment you may feel some soreness. This soreness should go away within 24 hours. You may not notice much of a difference in the looseness of your muscles until several days after treatment. Neuromuscular massage is great for treating chronic pain disorder, correcting postural dysfunction and increasing ranges of motion.

Chiropractic Services

• Stretching
• Applied Kinesiology
• Acupressure
  Originated in India Over 2,500 years ago and is based in Ayervedic principles. It was practiced in monasteries by monks and nuns. When Buddhism came to Thailand, this ancient healing art came along with it. Many of the original written text about the history of this ancient massage have been destroyed in invasions, but the practice lives on. It is taught to Thais and non-Thais alike. You can now receive this traditional form of massage in many areas of the world. Like shiatsu, this form of massage was influenced by Traditional Chinese Medicine. It combines acupressure-like treatment with yoga stretches. The Thais believe that energy in the body follows pathways called sen. In theory there are thousands of sen but this form of massage focuses on unblocking 10 major sen. This is done through rhythmic compression. This ancient healing art also uses stretches to help loosen and relax the muscles. That's why it is sometimes called passive or lazy man's yoga. Thai massage is done on a mat on the floor. You remain clothed during the treatment, and should wear loose comfortable clothing.
• Acupuncture
  Shiatsu literally translates as finger pressure. This is a Japanese form of massage, but is based on principles borrowed from Chinese Traditional Medicine. It was started in China 2000 years ago, and was known as anma. Eventually, anma made its way to Japan. The practice of anma remained unchanged for many years. In the early 20th century, an anma practitioner, named Tamai Tempaku, started combining principles of anma with Western medicine. He started teaching his new techniques to others and changed the name of the new therapy. It was officially recognized by the Japanese government in 1964. Though the name has changed, basic principles of Chinese Traditional Medicine are still used in this therapy. This form of Oriental massage uses the same points as acupuncture to promote healing. Putting pressure on these points stimulates nerve endings and unblocks the body's ki/chi or life force. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TMC) there are 12 meridians that run through the body. These meridians are like pathways that carry chi through the body. Each meridian is named for an organ that it runs through. If a meridian is blocked the chi can't flow through it correctly and this will cause dysfunction in your body. This Japanese form of massage works to unblock blocked meridians so that ki/chi can flow through them freely just like acupunctu