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Types of Massage Therapy
Deep Tissue Massage releases the chronic patterns of tension in the body through slow strokes and deep finger pressure or gentle cross-fiber work on the contracted areas.
Trigger Point or Pressure Point Therapy applies concentrated finger pressure to "trigger points" to break cycles of spasm and pain, and assist the body to cleanse the muscles of the byproducts of overuse & contraction. Trigger points are often located away from the area that they are negatively affecting through "referred pain"; therefore, rubbing the painful area often does not decrease the pain.
Swedish or Relaxation Massage uses a system of long strokes, kneading, friction, and percussive and vibration techniques on the more superficial layers of muscles, combined with active and passive movements of the joints. It is used primarily for general relaxation and relief of muscle tension.
Aromatherapy utilizes the essential oils of plants. They are beneficial to the body in many ways: increasing your relaxation or energy, as antiseptics, cooling agents, anti-inflammatories, and pain relievers.
Therapeutic Touch is used often to encourage healing. It is not a "hands-on" therapy, but was developed by a nurse, Doris Krieger, and has been proven in scientific studies to increase the rate of healing in the body.
Reflexology is a therapy that involves ONLY the feet or hands to affect problems in the entire body. It was developed in the 1930's by Eunice Ingham, who followed Eastern approaches to pain to devise a reflexology chart. Each area of the foot or hand corresponds to part of the body, and by applying pressure to sore or "grainy" spots, the therapist can assist the body to heal itself.
Natural Facials are customized to your skin type. We can individualize a facial with natural products to cleanse, moisturize and invigorate your skin during any treatment.
Ear Candling is an ancient technique that uses coated linen tubes to draw wax out of the ear canal, eliminating obstruction and increasing comfort.

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