Services
Custom Massage
We have a basic session called a Custom Massage.
Every massage is a custom-created session integrating a variety of techniques. This may include aspects of, Swedish, Deep Tissue, Shiatsu, Sports Massage, Myofascial Release, Neuromuscular Therapy, Medical Massage, Massage Cupping, Craniosacral techniques, 5 Element Theory, Reflexology, Lymphatic Drainage , Visceral Manipulation and more to treat the issues that the client is presenting.
All of our therapists are Licensed in NY State and can provide Swedish and Deep Tissue, but we all work a little bit differently from each other; meaning, our sessions are not "one size fits all”. Every therapist is going to bring their unique touch to the session.
When you come in for your session, we talk. We would like to know your reasons for getting a massage, any past injuries or current health situations, and your goals for the session. If you have had a specific type of massage that has helped you in the past please let us know.
If you prefer a full session in the specific modality of Floor Shiatsu, Thai Massage, Myofascial Release, Reiki, or Pregnancy Massage that can be scheduled as well.
Pregnancy Massage
Massage during pregnancy can be a wonderful way to aid the changes in the musculoskeletal system due to the growth of the fetus and changes in hormones. Pregnant women benefit greatly from the stress-reducing and hormone- balancing benefits of Pregnancy Massage.
Massage is available in all stages of pregnancy with proper precautions. Some women are not able to receive massage during their pregnancy for various reasons so we will discuss your pregnancy before you come in for an appointment.
Sports Massage
If you’re in training for a specific event or looking for a session because you play a certain sport, a Custom Massage with emphasis on sports massage may be helpful. Sports massage is like a personalized tune-up for athletes, offering benefits at every stage of training and competition. Before events, it primes your muscles by increasing blood flow and flexibility, reducing the risk of injury. Afterward, it speeds up recovery by easing soreness and flushing out toxins, getting you back in the game faster. Regular sessions help maintain your body's condition, addressing any imbalances before they escalate. Injuries? Sports massage aids in rehabilitation, reducing pain and promoting healing. It's tailored to your unique needs, ensuring you perform at your best and stay in top form for your sport.
Floor Shiatsu
Shiatsu works within the five elements of Fire, Earth, Metal, Water, and Wood and along their corresponding energetic pathways in the body. Incorporating jostling, rocking, kneading, stretching, and compression techniques to disperse energetic stagnation or replenish energetic deficiency; Shiatsu allows the body to restore to its natural balance. This session takes place on the floor with a Shiatsu mat. The client should wear comfortable clothing for gentle range of motion movements and stretches.
Myofascial Release
Myofascial release massage therapy is a specialized technique aimed at releasing tension and tightness in the fascia, the thin connective tissue that surrounds muscles, bones, and organs throughout the body. Fascia plays a crucial role in providing support and structure to the body, but it can become restricted or tight due to factors like injury, overuse, poor posture, or stress.
During a myofascial release massage session, the therapist applies gentle, sustained pressure to specific areas of the body where restrictions or adhesions in the fascia are detected. This pressure helps to stretch and elongate the fascia, allowing it to relax and release tension.
One of the key principles of myofascial release is the concept of "unwinding," where the therapist follows the natural movements and patterns of the body to encourage the release of tension and restore balance. This may involve slow, deliberate movements as the therapist works to identify areas of tightness and restriction.
5 Element Energy Healing
Experience a healing journey that blends gentle touch techniques with ancient acupressure wisdom. These sessions focus on rebalancing your mental, physical, and spiritual bodies, fostering deep relaxation and rejuvenation. Emphasis is placed on working with the Hara (energy field) points located in the abdomen and back regions, where vital energy is said to reside. This holistic method aims to harmonize your entire being, guiding you towards inner peace, clarity, and well-being.
5 Element Massage
This massage technique aims to restore and harmonize our innate five-element energy system. Through targeted pressure on various acupressure points along the meridian channels, clients experience a profound sense of rejuvenation and vitality, restoring balance to their energetic and physical bodies. This session is on a massage table, the clients are clothed and should be comfortable with palpation of the abdomen and back of the body.
Thai Massage
Thai massage is a therapeutic technique from Thailand that combines acupressure, assisted yoga stretches, and energy work. Recipients remain clothed as therapists use hands, elbows, and feet to apply pressure to specific points along energy lines. This releases tension, improves flexibility, and promotes relaxation. Thai massage aims to restore balance and harmony to the body, offering benefits like muscle relaxation, improved flexibility, stress relief, pain reduction, and energetic balance. Overall, it's a holistic approach to wellness that addresses physical, emotional, and energetic aspects of the body.
Massage cupping
By creating suction and vacuum pressure, Massage Cupping is used to "soften tight muscles and tone attachments, loosen adhesions and lift connective tissue, bring hydration and blood flow to body tissues, move deep inflammation to the skin surface for release, and drain excess fluids and toxins by opening lymphatic pathways."(massagecupping.com) This can be added to a session for an extra benefit or as a full-body treatment. Please talk to us before scheduling if you would like to include Massage Cupping.
Reiki
Reiki is a Japanese energy healing practice that brings about balance on physical, emotional, and spiritual levels. Reiki treatments promote calmness and clarity, better sleep, and decreased anxiety. Reiki can be used as a complementary treatment for medical conditions by activating the body's natural ability to heal itself. During a session, the client lies down in a relaxed state while the practitioner opens an energetic connection with various parts of the body through a series of hand positions.