Massage Treatments
Massages With Cupping
Hot Stone Massage
What is Massage Therapy?
Massage therapy is a regulated health care profession that involves the assessment and manual treatment of the body's soft tissues - including muscles, tendons, ligaments, and fascia - to improve physical function, alleviate pain, reduce stress, and promote overall wellness.
It goes beyond simple relaxation and is often used for:
Rehabilitation and recovery from injuries
Managing chronic pain conditions
Improving circulation and lymphatic drainage
Enhancing athletic performance and recovery
Reducing stress and anxiety
Improving posture and mobility
What is Cupping Therapy?
Cupping therapy is a therapeutic technique that uses specialized cups to create suction on the skin. This suction helps draw new, oxygenated blood to the targeted area while promoting the removal of stagnant blood and toxins, supporting the body's natural healing process.
By combining cupping therapy with Swedish massage, I maximize the benefits of both for a more effective and well-rounded treatment.
Benefits of cupping
Relieves muscle tension and tightness
Improves blood circulation and supports healing
Reduces pain and inflammation
Enhances range of motion and mobility
Encourages relaxation and stress relief
Helps facilitate lymphatic clearing of localized tissue and enhances the natural drainage process
What is Hot Stone Massage?
Hot stone massage uses the application of heated stones on the body to promote deep relaxation and therapeutic benefits. The heat helps soften and loosen tight or dense muscle tissue, making it ideal for addressing chronic tension or improving overall muscle recovery.
Combining hot stones with Swedish massage techniques can help reduce muscle tension more effectively than massage alone, enhancing the overall therapeutic benefits of the treatment.
Benefits of hot stone:
Deep muscle relaxation: Heat penetrates the muscles, helping them release tension more easily.
Improved circulation: The warmth increases blood flow, which supports healing and overall tissue health.
Pain relief: Especially helpful for chronic muscle aches, joint pain, and tight areas that are hard to treat with pressure alone.
Reduced stress and anxiety: The calming warmth of the stones promotes a deep sense of relaxation and well-being.
Better sleep: Many clients find that hot stone massage helps them sleep more soundly after treatment.
Enhanced flexibility: Warmed muscles respond better to stretching and mobilization.
