This modality is typically characterized as a full-body massage with extra attention to areas of discomfort. We will use your preferred pressure to provide a mixture of long strokes, trigger point therapy, and assisted stretching.

Barefoot massage has been practiced for over 2,000 years, and believed to have originated from India. The term Ashiatsu translates to “foot pressure,” and is recommended to clients who prefer deep therapeutic work. This can be applied in various forms of medium to deep pressure, and includes assisted stretching.

This style of massage is performed with the client either partially or fully clothed. This goal-oriented session primarily focuses on one or two areas of pain and discomfort. Sports massage is great for clients with sports injuries and those who prefer fully clothed treatments.

The body goes through a unique set of changes during pregnancy. Many of our clients find therapeutic bodywork beneficial when it is tailored to the specific challenges pregnancy poses to their bodies. This treatment focuses on improving circulation and joint mobility, as well as providing a mental and emotional refreshment.

This form of manual therapy specializes in pain relief by correcting muscular dysfunction. We will focus on treating trigger points, muscular/fascial adhesions (or knots) and increasing range of motion. How do we create a unique treatment plan tailored to you? We find the source of the dysfunction by measuring your range of motion, performing a series of muscle tests, followed by a postural and gait analysis.

This treatment is for improving mobility and reducing pain for anyone that is experiencing TMJ dysfunction. Such symptoms include a clicking sensation in your jaw, locking of the joint and general aches and pains. While it may seem intimidating to have the inside of your mouth manually manipulated, rest assured that this is an incredibly effective technique.

Kinesiology taping decompresses the tissue immediately below the skin. It has three main effects:

Fluid effect- improving blood and lymphatic flow in the taped area

Mechanical effect- improving the slide and glide between tissue layers

Neurological effect- altering the perception of pain and improving body awareness.

This modality has grown in popularity as athletes proudly wear their cupping marks at the Olympics, but how does it work?

Cupping uses suction to increase fluid flow and create space between the layers of skin, fascia and muscles. The suction forces the capillaries to expand, and at times break, under the skin which then encourages the body’s natural healing process.

Scraping has many names: Gua Sha, IASTM, Astym, Graston etc. As a whole, this technique is an incredibly beneficial process for healthy tissue production and initiates reabsorption of unhealthy tissue.

Scraping can be useful for individuals with scar tissue, soft tissue restrictions, chronic inflammation and/or tissue degeneration.

Using hot and cold stones can be used together or separately. When used in sync, they create a unique fire and ice massage that has a positive impact on your nervous system. When used separately, the cold stone can reduce inflammation and relieve the discomfort associated with headaches or migraines. On the other hand, hot stones are beneficial for muscle tension and soreness (amazing after a work out).