Swedish Massage is a very relaxing and therapeutic style of bodywork. It combines oils or lotion with an array of strokes such as rolling, kneading, and percussion to help the body improve its circulation. The benefits of this type of bodywork are wide-ranging and include relief from aches and pains, decreased stress levels in the body, enhanced mental clarity, improved appearance, and greater flexibility.
Trigger Point Therapy is a style of bodywork that focuses on stimulating and releasing “trigger points” in your body. Trigger points are tender areas of tension similar to acupressure points, except they occur in the belly of the muscle rather than along the energy pathways of the body. These “knots” are built up throughout a person's life due to physical, mental, and/or emotional stress. During a session, focused pressure is applied through a variety of techniques order to release your trigger points. This process can be quite painful at times, yet the effects are lasting and profoundly transformative.
This treatment starts with a series of posture charting to better pinpoint the areas causing pain or to locate the most troubled areas. Followed by a type of trigger point therapy to alleviate any adhesions and bound fascia. This is joked as this is the session your body needs, not the one it wants. The end goal is to increase range of motion, increase blood flow and eliminate noxious proprioceptive pain and get you back to a higher quality of life!