Which Type of Massage is Right for Me

Are you confused about which type of massage you should get? Which type of massage ismore appropriate for your body? You are not alone. As a result of this confusion, Swedish massage is the most often requested massage, but, at least in our practice, is not necessarily the one used exclusively.
Let’s talk about a few different massage techniques.
Swedish Massage increases circulation and flushes toxins from the body by using long, smooth, relatively superficial strokes that move blood and lymph towards the heart helping the body’s immune system. This gentle massage is very relaxing and is good for general muscle tension and stress.
Deep Tissue Massage is an approach that reaches the deeper layers of the muscles and related tissues by using a variety of techniques such as stretching, deep finger or forearm pressure and slow stead firm strokes. It often focuses on more specific areas and may cause some soreness during or right after the massage. However, if the massage is done correctly you should feel better than ever within a day or two.
Neuromuscular Massage focuses on correcting the alignment of the body, and relieving trigger points and their associated areas. By working on trigger points and their referred areas, we calm the nervous system and reduce/eliminate the irritation in the sensory nerves. When both of these are accomplished, pain goes away, and you can feel dramatically better.
Therapeutic Massage is a sort of blanket term. All massage is therapeutic; however, this term generally refers more specifically to a form of massage that borrows techniques from other modalities to accomplish its therapeutic goal. Very often, the practitioner will borrow from Swedish, Deep Tissue, Sports, Neuromuscular therapy and even incorporate the use of energy work to help correct imbalances.
In our practice we like to treat each person individually and therefore use a combination of techniques depending upon the client’s needs. Many years of training in various modalities enables us to help each person in the best possible manner by choosing the appropriate method. Each one of us is unique and therefore needs attention paid to different areas. We consult with each individual prior to massage and discuss the ways that will best suit them. Feedback during the massage is encouraged.
So in closing, don’t be focused on which type is best, but how we can help you the best. And remember…Massage Works. We can be reached at 465-2202.