 For
the ultimate in tension taming, nothing is better than a relaxing massage. Well,
nothing, except a massage customized to your individual needs.
Available
at spas throughout the nation, there's a massage specialty to suit every ache,
pain and point of stress. Swedish Massage Candidates:
Have Tension and stress concentrated in their upper to lower back, Enjoy
a medium to firm pressure massage.
Description: Characterized
by its long, sweeping motions and gentle to firm pressure, the Swedish Massage
is, undoubtedly the most popular of all massage techniques. This massage is perfect
for the massage neophyte who may be a little apprehensive about the treatment.
Traditionally, this massage is customized to focus on the client's main areas
of concern in their back and upper body. Full Body
Massage Candidates: Wish to work out tension not only in their back and
upper body, but lower body as well.
Description: A continuation
of the Swedish Massage, this technique covers the whole body rather than just
the back and upper body. Traditionally, firmer pressure is applied, but can be
customized to the client's preference. Hot Stone Candidates:
Can endure a more intense massage; respond well to heat therapy on aching
muscles and concentrated tension.
Description: A "step up" from
the standard Swedish Massage and technique, the Hot Stone technique employs, you
guessed it, heated natural, smooth stones, to ease tension through massage. Throughout
this massage, clients can expect medium pressure from firm stones accompanied
by the lasting warmth of the stones. Whether the stones are strategically place
to let the heat soothe aching areas r they are used in conjunction with massage
oil to knead out stress, this massage is for the spa aficionado looking to expand
their massage experience. Reflexology Candidates:
Have significant muscle pain or rage of motion difficulties.
Description:
This unconventional form of massage is based around applying g pressure
to the underside of the feet, which correspond to different points throughout
the body. Massage Therapists certified in Reflexology can identify a pressure
point located on the bottom of a client's feet to address their concerns. Lymphatic
Drainage Candidates: Want to promote a healthy lymphatic system, circulatory
system, respiratory system, muscular system and endocrine system.
Description:This
type of massage therapy offers a holistic approach to wellness by using a specified
technique to improve the body's lymphatic system. The lymphatic system's function
is to move toxins away from healthy cells in the body. The massage is focused
on the lymph nodes and the therapy is believed to relieve allergies, menstrual
cramps, colds and viruses as well. Pregnancy Candidates:
Are in their second or third trimesters of pregnancy and are experiencing
low back pain, swelling, headaches or stress.
Description: Designed
to ease the stress on a pregnant woman's aching body, pregnancy or prenatal massage,
can help reduce stress, swelling and pain in a woman's changing body. Because
pregnant women should not lay flat on their backs (as the weight of the uterus
constricts the vein that returns blood from the legs to the heart), pregnancy
massages are often performed on a special massage table to allow the pregnant
woman to lie face down, or are preformed while the woman lay on her side. Use
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