Sometimes called a classic massage ~ Swedish Massage promotes both relaxation & muscle tension relief by using five rhythmic movements : the long, gliding, flowing strokes of effleurage, petrissage ( kneading ), tapotement ( rhythmic tapping ), friction ( cross-fiber ) and vibration.
Deep Tissue Massage is a form of bodywork that aims to relieve tension in the deeper layers of the body. It's a highly effective method for releasing chronic stress areas ~ due to misalignment, repetitive motion, and past lingering injuries. In this modality, my approach is fluid & slow, while maintaining a high level of awareness and sensitivity.
To bask in the warmth of heated stones, while reveling in a full body massage; the heat of these stones relaxes, has a sedative effect on the nervous system, relieves pain in sore, stiff muscles and allows access to deeper muscle layers . * I use black volcanic basalt stones, rose crystal Himalayan salt rocks and white jade .
Lomi Lomi is Hawaiian for massage, and part of a larger native Hawaiian/Polynesian tradition in healing the body-mind-soul. Renown for soothing pain & relaxing tired, sore muscles Lomi Lomi begins with gentle, long, flowing, rhythmic strokes; likened to water & waves, then slowly increases to a warming, pulsing current culminating in bliss.
Shiatsu & Thai Massage are ancient healing arts of the Orient. Shiatsu, originating in Japan restores balance and vitality by applying direct pressure to various points or channels of the body, while Thai Fusion Massage relieves tension, increases range of motion, improves circulation and enhances flexibility through gentle pressure and yoga like stretches.