Chair Massage   

Also called on-site and seated massage, chair massage includes techniques that provide fully-clothed seated massage to clients, generally in a corporate, business, or other setting.  Individual session times range from 5-20 minutes and typically cost $1 per minute.  The increased cost versus traditional massage in an office setting covers travel and set-up time.  Chair massages can be done at health fairs, wedding receptions, and corporate barbeques, just to mention a few scenarios.  It’s also a great idea to reward your employees on a Friday afternoon, or give them a pick-me-up in the middle of the week.  Depending on your schedule, we can volunteer chair massages at your non-profit event or fundraiser.  Proceeds from our chair massage done at a fundraiser would go to your event.

Swedish/American (Relaxation)  

This is a treatment designed to energize the body by stimulating circulation.  Five basic strokes, all flowing toward the heart, are used to manipulate the soft tissues of the body.  The disrobed client is covered by a sheet, with only the area being worked on exposed.  A combination of kneading, rolling, vibrational, percussive, and tapping movements are used, with the application of oil, to reduce friction on the skin. The many benefits of this massage may include generalized relaxation, dissolution of scar tissue adhesions, and improved circulation, which may speed healing and reduce swelling from injury.

Hot Stone Massage

Stones of all shapes and sizes and varying temperatures, ranging from zero to 140 degrees, are used during this massage to elicit physical healing, and mental relaxation.  Warm stones encourage the cleansing of blood and lymph and provide soothing heat for deep tissue work.  Stones are placed in varying positions on the body for energy balancing or may be used for specific trigger-point work. 

Deep Tissue  

This technique is administered to affect the sublayer of musculature and fascia. It requires more advanced training and a thorough understanding of anatomy and physiology. The muscles must be relaxed in order to effectively perform deep tissue, otherwise tight surface muscles prevent deeper musculature from being reached. It helps with chronic muscular pain and injury rehabilitation, and reduces inflammation-related pain caused by arthritis and tendonitis. It does generally cause some discomfort during the process and may cause soreness and tenderness the following day.  It is generally integrated with other massage techniques and is not used exclusively during the session.

Reiki 

Reiki is a hands-on energy healing art. It originated in Japan in the early 20th century by Mikao Usui, who had a life-changing experience of light and energy that he recognized as sacred life force--and that awakened his innate healing abilities. He developed a system of practices that enabled others to become effective healers. In a reiki session, the practitioner, trained to access and serve as a channel for the life force (chi), places her hands on or just above the client’s body in order to activate healing energy within receptive points on the body. The practitioner’s hands move progressively with a passive touch through positions on the body, remaining in each position for three to five minutes. As the harmonic flow of energy is strengthened, within the client and practitioner, healing occurs through the return of physical, mental, and spiritual balance.  

Pregnancy Massage

Special propping techniques or special pillows (our Cozy Cuddler) are used to allow the pregnant mother to comfortably lay on the table, and a relaxing massage is given to ease discomforts.  Very similar to a swedish/american relaxation massage.

Thai Yoga Massage

Thai Yoga Massage is performed on a mat on the floor or on a lowered table; both client and practitioner are dressed in comfortable clothing allowing ease of movement and flexibility. No oils or creams are used.  The practitioner guides the recipient through a series of yoga postures while palming and thumbing along the body's energy lines and pressures points.  Together these actions result in a comprehensive full body treatment that relieves muscular tension, improves circulation, boosts the immune system and balances the body energetically.