All session times include 5 minutes for initial consultation and undressing and conclude with 5 minutes for redressing and recommendations.
For example: 60 minute custom massage session consists of 5 minutes for initial consultation and undressing, 50 minutes custom massage and 5 minutes for redressing and recommendations.
Customize a rejuvenating massage to meet your needs!
Every time you visit Massage 4 Wellness, your therapist will ask you about your needs and personalize a massage therapy session just for you.
Your therapist may incorporate a number of massage modalities suited to your needs on that day.
Some of the most popular types of massage are Relaxation/Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Sports Massage, and Prenatal (Pregnancy) Massage.
Additionally massage modalities:
Relaxation/Swedish Massage
This is the most common type of massage therapy in the United States. It is also known as Swedish massage or relaxation massage. Massage therapists use long smooth strokes, kneading, and circular movements on superficial layers of muscle using massage lotion or oil. Swedish massage therapy can be very gentle and relaxing. If you've never had massage before, this is a good one to try first.
Deep Tissue Massage
Deep tissue massage targets the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue. The massage therapist uses slower strokes or friction techniques across the grain of the muscle. Deep tissue massage is used for chronically tight or painful muscles, repetitive strain, postural problems, or recovery from injury. People often feel sore for one to two days after deep tissue massage.
Sports Massage
Sports massage is specifically designed for people who are involved in physical activity. But you don't have to be a professional athlete to have one-it's also used by people who are active and work out often. The focus isn't on relaxation but on preventing and treating injury and enhancing athletic performance. A combination of techniques are used. The strokes are generally faster than Swedish massage. Facilitated stretching is a common technique. It helps to loosen muscles and increase flexibility.
Prenatal Massage
Prenatal massage is becoming increasingly popular with expectant mothers. Massage therapists who are certified in prenatal massage know the proper way to position and support the woman's body during the massage, and how to modify techniques. Prenatal massage is used to reduce stress, decrease swelling, relieve aches and pains, and reduce anxiety and depression. The massage is customized to a woman's individual needs.
Trigger Point Therapy
Trigger Point Therapy is a type of massage therapy which examines and treats muscles and muscle attachments in layers. It addresses surface muscles and connective tissues and deeper ligaments and connective tissues. It is closely aligned with the eastern technique of acupressure massage. The treatment techniques are very similar, the guidelines for applying acupressure apply to most Trigger Point Release applications. Trigger Point Therapy and Neuromuscular Therapy are used interchangeably.
Myofascial Massage
It is a massage that deals with the muscle and the connective tissue interconnected to every other area of the body. During the myofascial release session, practitioners find stuck zones called restrictions and use gentle sliding pressure in the direction of the restriction to stretch the tissues and "liberate" the fascia in order to return it to a state of normalcy. The stretching of tissues and the heat provided by the therapist's hands aid to produce a softer consistency of fascia, which support musculoskeletal system and alleviate chronic pain, headaches, and stress-related ailments.
Medical Massage
Medical Massage is defined as medically necessary massage, which is prescribed by a physician. Medical massage is generally practiced in relation to a specific goal focused on improving health of patients. Medical massage is not a general massage treatment; it is manual therapy applied to the specific area and the primary pathology of the patient's chief complaint.
Reiki Massage
Reiki Healing Energy provides means to balance the human energy fields and energy centers (chakras) to create conditions needed for the bodies healing system to function. The Reiki practitioner assists the client to heal themselves spiritually, mentally, emotionally and physically by a simple laying on of hands. By the use of ancient healing symbols the practitioner channels the Universal Life Force energy allowing it to flow where is needed to bring the energy centers into alignment. This is a natural, holistic, complementary healing modality that can help restore and maintain health by balancing the energy system. Client remains fully clothed throughout the session.
Hot Bamboo Massage
It is an exotic and new full-body massage treatment that utilizes beautifully handcrafted bamboo tools. This luxurious treatment involves long soothing rhythmical strokes that are performed with compressed bamboo tools that are “warm”. Similar to massage with heated stones, this unique treatment is sure to melt your cares away. Bamboo symbolizes suppleness and resilience, straightforwardness and simplicity; and the massage satisfies two major needs: relaxation and well-being.
Your therapist is committed to helping people get out of pain and bringing balance to the body.