Massage is an age-old remedy and health practice. Massage has been found to enhance general health and well-being. Massage has many applications and variations. Because it is used for health promotion as well as for its curative aspect, it can truthfully be said 'if you have a body, you can benefit from therapeutic massage'. We currently offer the following massage services. Swedish Massage This traditional Western technique uses long, soothing strokes to increase circulation, stimulate the nervous system and induce natural relaxation. $40/$60/$80/$100 - 30/60/90/120 minutes Deep Tissue Massage Deep Tissue Massage focuses on the deeper layers of muscle tissue. It aims to release the chronic patterns of tension in the body through slow strokes and deep finger pressure on the contracted areas, either following or going across the fibers of the muscles, tendons and fascia. Deep Tissue Massage is used to release chronic muscle tension and helps break up and eliminate scar tissue. Deep Tissue Massage usually focuses on more specific areas and may cause some soreness during or following the massage. You should feel better within a day or two, however. Not recommended for a first massage. $40/$60/$80/$100 - 30/60/90/120 minutes Therapeutic or Medical Massage Therapeutic or Medical Massage incorporates aspects of other modalities to correct imbalances, usually due to trauma or chronic conditions. Therapeutic or Medical Massage may borrow from such modalities as Swedish, Deep Tissue, Myofascial and Sports Massage. $40/$60/$80/$100 - 30/60/90/120 minutes Sports Massage Sports Massage enhances body awareness, identifies problem areas before they develop into injuries, removes trigger points formed by injury or overuse, relaxes and stretches muscles, improves range of motion, restores suppleness and elasticity, relieves pain and stress, frees muscle adhesions and softens scar tissue caused by injury or overuse, improves circulation and flushes toxins that cause muscle stiffness and soreness, relaxes body and mind, speeds recovery and healing from exertion. Sports Massage enhances athletic performance. $40/$60/$80/$100 - 30/60/90/120 minutes Palliative Massage A 'stress buster' for the exhausted student, caregiver, corporate executive or especially for the late-term pregnant woman, the post-operative patient or terminally ill. The massage may be performed without removing clothes, on a table or in a chair, and without oils. $40/$60/$80/$100 - 30/60/90/120 minutes Hot Stone Massage Hot Stone Massage is a specialty massage that uses smooth, heated stones and is a deeply soothing, relaxing form of massage. The heat helps tight muscles relax. $80.00/$100 - 60/90 minutes