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PRODUCT |
FEATURES |
BENEFITS |
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Basic
Swedish Massage |
The foundation
of most treatments; incorporates the five basic Swedish strokes
applied to the full body; uses a range of pressure; uses lubricant
of oil, lotion, gel or cream |
* Releases muscle tension
* Improves muscle function & range of motion
* Reduces pain
* Promotes faster healing
* Improves immune function
* Decreases skin dryness
* Improves sleep
* Increases energy
* Reduces stress |
Sports
Massage
Front
Desk:
Sports Massage for Health and Fitness: Support for Your Active
Life Brochure |
Pre-event:
brief, invigorating massage given within an hour of event incorporating
rocking and compressions
Post-event:
calming massage incorporating slow compressions and stretches |
* Improves performance
* Energizes pre-event and relaxes post-event
* Reduces muscle soreness and fatigue
* Improves recovery time after a workout
* Decreases chance of injury
* Promotes faster healing after injury |
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Deep
Tissue/Specific Massage |
Focuses on a few
areas, incorporating a variety of specific techniques: trigger
point, muscle stripping, cross fiber and deep specific friction,
including direct pressure on sore muscles; hot stones can be
used for trigger point work |
* Breaks up scar
tissue and adhesions
* Improves range of motion & flexibility
* Increases local circulation
* Reduces pain |
Prenatal
Massage
Front
Desk:
Massage and Pregnancy: For Your Health and Your Baby's Brochure |
Massage from therapist
trained in techniques to alleviate common complaints that accompany
pregnancy, propping techniques for client comfort, contraindications
for pregnancy |
* Reduces swelling
* Relieves low back pain
* Reduces stress
* Improves sleep
* May reduce or prevent complications |
Trigger
Point Therapy
Library:
Pain Erasure:
The Bonnie Prudden Way |
Technique used
in deep tissue massage: sustained pressure on specific muscle
tension with referral pattern |
Technique used
in deep tissue massage: sustained pressure on specific muscle
tension with referral pattern |
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Positional
Release |
Gentler technique
used in deep tissue massage: holding muscle in slackened state
to interrupt pain-spasm-pain cycle |
* Reduces pain
* Improves muscle function
* Improves flexibility & range of motion |
Myofascial
Massage
Library:
The Myofascial Release Manual |
Slow warming strokes
with little or no lubricant |
* Softens and
separates connective tissue
* Removes adhesions
* Corrects structural imbalances |
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Lymphatic
Massage |
Light feathery
strokes and skin brushing |
* Flushes lymphatic
system
* Detoxifies and cleanses system
* Reduces edema |
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Hot
Stone Massage |
Warmed and oiled
Lava rocks used for pressure and massage, allowing heat to penetrate
deeply into muscles; can combine with aromatherapy to increase
effectiveness |
* Deeply relaxing
* Melts away stress
* Allows deeper work without pain |
Aromatherapy
Library:
The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy |
Warmed and oiled
Lava rocks used for pressure and massage, allowing heat to penetrate
deeply into muscles; can combine with aromatherapy to increase
effectiveness |
* Deeply relaxing
* Melts away stress
* Allows deeper work without pain |
Hot
Packs
Library:
Creatures of Water: Hydrotherapy Textbook |
Application of
moist heat to specific areas of tightness or soreness; Peaceful
Spirit hot packs are a form of moist heat |
* Relaxes muscles
* Allows deeper work without pain
* Increases local circulation |
Ice
Library:
Creatures of Water: Hydrotherapy Textbook |
Application of
ice to injured or inflamed area prior to or post treatment for
10-20 min. |
* Reduces inflammation
* Reduces pain |
Alternates
Library:
Creatures of Water: Hydrotherapy Textbook |
Repeated emersion
of specific area into alternating hot and cold water |
* Creates pumping
action in blood vessels, flushing wastes out and nutrients in
* Reduces inflammation
* Speeds healing process after injury |
Warming
Ginger Massage
Library:
Creatures of Water: Hydrotherapy Textbook |
Towels soaked
in water infused with fresh ginger root applied to specific area |
* Reduces pain
* Improves local circulation
* Allows deeper work without pain
* Sedates |
Foot
Scrub
Library:
Creatures of Water: Hydrotherapy Textbook |
Soaking of feet
in hot water (110 - 115 degrees); water may contain dry mustard
or ginger to increase effectiveness, body is wrapped with a blanket
to create the effect of a personal steam |
* Relieves congestion
in entire body (NOT a foot treatment)
* Improves immune function
* Improves sleep
* Improves systemic circulation |
Body
Wraps
Library:
Creatures of Water: Hydrotherapy Textbook |
Body is cocooned
in layers of sheets and blankets for 45 min. maximum |
* Detoxifies
* Releases muscle tension
* Increases systemic circulation
* Improves nutrition of tissues
* Reduces stress |
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Seaweed
Body Wrap |
Paste of water
and seaweed spread over body, then body wrap applied |
* See Body Wraps
Benefits
* Remineralizes, hydrates and smoothes skin
* Strengthens bones, fingernails and teeth
* Reduces pain from muscle ache and degenerative diseases |
Aromatherapy
Wrap
Library:
The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy |
Oil infused with
aromatic essential oils massaged onto body, then body wrap applied;
aroma also diffused into air |
* See Body Wraps
Benefits
* Benefits range from medicinal to general relaxation
* See chart in kitchen or book in library for specific oil uses |
Reflexology
Library:
The Art of Reflexology |
Pressure on specific
areas of the foot or hand, affecting corresponding systems of
the body; based on meridian theory and/or western theory stating
that the entire body is reflected in the feet and hands |
* Restores balance
to entire body
* Strengthens immune system
* Soothes nervous system
* Promotes healing of internal organs
* Relieves autoimmune diseases |
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CranioSacral
Therapy |
Subtle manipulation
of cerebral spinal fluid |
* Unblocks and
circulates cerebrospinal fluid
* Realigns muscles & body parts
* Relieves sinus conditions, head injuries or TMJ dysfunction
* Promotes relaxation |
Traditional
Chinese Medicine
Library:
Complete Illustrated Guide to Chinese Medicine |
Complete healthcare
system of medicine encompassing acupuncture, acupressure, herbology,
moxabustion (a form of heat therapy), dietary considerations,
and some meditative and exercise techniques |
* Improves and
maintains health
* Stimulates Qi ("life force" or "vital energy")
to flow harmoniously throughout body
* See Acupuncture for specific benefits |
Acupuncture
Library:
Complete Illustrated Guide to Chinese Medicine
Front Desk: Traditional Acupuncture Brochure; Meridian Therapy
Brochure
Handouts: The Art of Acupuncture |
Oldest form of
Chinese Medicine practiced by inserting needles at locations
along meridians (energy pathways) where Qi can be easily contacted
and gently rotating needles to stimulate energy and alleviate
blockages |
* Enhances immune
response
* Reduces pain
* Reduces stress
* Improves sleep
* Increases energy
* Detoxifies
* Relieves migraines, allergies, asthma
* Improves gynecologic problems and infertility
* Treats eating disorders and addictive behaviors |
Acupressure
Library:
Acupuncture Without Needles; Acupressure Chart in room
1 with Chart Key in Library |
Similar to acupuncture
by accessing Qi at certain points along meridians but applies
pressure at these points instead of needles |
* See Acupuncture
benefits |
Zen
Shiatsu
Front
Desk: Plum Blossom: The Art of Gentle Asian Bodywork Therapy
Brochure |
Japanese modality
of bodywork using stretches and finger pressure to access meridians
in body |
* Energizes the
body & spirit
* Improves mental clarity
* Reduces pain
* Reduces stress
* Improves sleep
* Releases emotional imbalances
* Soothes nervous system
* Strengthens immune system |
Chi
Nei Tsang
Handouts:
Chi Nei Tsang Self-Help Routine |
Vital organ therapy
consisting of visceral manipulation techniques, meditation, Traditional
Chinese Medical Theory |
* Revitalizes
* Detoxifies
* Reduces chronic abdominal, back, hip and shoulder pain, headaches,
male and female reproductive disorders, sciatica |
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Thai
Massage |
Thai modality
using compressions, rhythmic pumping and passive stretching |
* Releases holding
patterns
* Relieves muscle tension
* Increases flexibility of muscles and joints |