Types of Massage
There are a variety of different styles, types and techniques of massage utilized by massage therapists. We've provided a description of some of the more popular and well known types of massage being used today.
» Craniosacral
Therapy
» Deep Tissue Massage
» Foot Soak Massage» Hydrotherapy
» Myofascial
Release
» Prenatal
Massage
» Shiatsu
» Sports Massage
» Stone Massage
» Swedish Massage
» Trigger
Point Therapy
Modalities |
90 Minutes |
60 Minutes |
30 Minutes |
Areas of Focus
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N/A |
$90 |
$55 |
Chair Massage (per minute)**
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$1.50 |
N/A |
N/A |
Craniosacrial Massage*
|
$120 |
$90 |
$65 |
Deep Tissue*
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$120 |
$90 |
$65 |
Foot Soak Massage
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$130 |
$80 |
$55 |
Hot/ Cold Stone Massage*
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$120 |
$90 |
$65 |
Lymphatic Drainage (area)*
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N/A |
$110 |
$60 |
Prenatal Massage*
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$130 |
$100 |
N/A |
Reflexology Massage*
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$130 |
$100 |
$75 |
Salt Scrub
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$120 |
$90 |
$65 |
Shiatsu Massage*
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$130 |
$100 |
$75 |
Sports Massage
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$120 |
$90 |
$65 |
Sugar Glow
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$120 |
$90 |
$65 |
Swedish Massage*
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$110 |
$80 |
$50
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INDIVIDUAL PACKAGES:
Dual
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(Two services of equal value)
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10% OFF
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Tres
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(Three services of equal value)
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15% OFF
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Quad
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(Four services of equal value)
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18% OFF
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Quin
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(Five services of equal value)
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20% OFF
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Dez
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(Ten services of equal value)
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25% OFF
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COMPANY PACKAGES:
Solo
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: One service chosen
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once a month
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$ TBD
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Dual
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Two Services
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biweekly
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$ TBD
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Quad
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Four Services
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one per week
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$ TBD
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SPECIAL OCCASION PACKAGES:
Treatments
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Treatment Duration
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Foot Soak
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allow 15 minutes
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Chair Massage
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allow 10 minutes
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Foot Scrub
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allow 10 minutes |
Hand Scrub
|
allow 10 minutes |
Duration
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Therapists |
Amount of People
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Treatment Duration
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Price
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2 Hours
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2 Therapists
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up to 25 people
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10-15 minutes per person
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$TBD
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3 Hours |
3 Therapists
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up to 55 people
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10-15 minutes per person |
$TBD |
4 Hours
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4 Therapists
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up to 100 people
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10-15 minutes per person |
$TBD |
5 Hours
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4 Therapists
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up to 120 people
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10-15 minutes per person |
$TBD |
TBD- To be determined by
management. (depending on time, # of Therapists, and products used)
* For individual packaging ONLY
** For Events ONLY
Craniosacral
Therapy
Benefits the following:
Allergies
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Autism/ Hyperactivity
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Back Pain
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Arthritis |
Birth Trauma
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Bladder Conditions
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Asthma/ Bronchitis
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Bone Disorders
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Breathing Disorders
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Cerebral Pals
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Chronic Fatigue
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Colic
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Dental/ Jaw/ TMJ Trauma
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Depression |
Digestive Problems
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Emotional Issues
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Exhaustion |
Fibriods |
Fluid Retention
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Headaches |
Hearing Issues
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Hormonal Issues
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High Blood Pressure
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Infertility |
Insomnia/ Sleep Disorders
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Low Immunity
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Joint Disorders
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Migraines |
Menstral Pain
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MS/ ME
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Nervous Disorders
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Muscular Pain
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Morning Sickness
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Premature Birth
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Postnatal Depression
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Neuralgia |
Sprains/ Strains/ Sports Injuries
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Sinusitis |
Sciatica |
Stress |
Stroke |
Visual Problems
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Craniosacral therapy is an alternative medicine therapy used by massage therapists and other practitioners. A craniosacral therapy session involves the therapist tuning into what we call the craniosacral system. We gently work the system (spine and the skull and its cranial sutures, diaphragms, and fascia), this way, restrictions of nerve passages are eased, the movement of cerebrospinal fluid through the spinal cord may be optimized, and dysfunction removed, is restoring the skeletal and musculature to its proper position.[2]
Deep Tissue Massage
Benefits the following:
Stress |
Postural Imbalance |
Improves Range of Motion
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Pain
|
Muscular Imbalance |
Dissolve scar tissue |
Relaxes Muscles
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Improves Flexibility
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Chronic Muscle Fatigue
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Deep Tissue massage is designed to relieve severe tension in the muscle, the connective tissue or fascia.
Though commonly known for being painful, if done correctly deep tissue should not cause pain but slowly release tension from muscle layers superficially, and gradually progress deeper. This type of massage focuses on the muscles located below the surface. Deep tissue massage is often recommended for individuals who experience consistent pain, are involved in heavy physical activity, such as athletes, and patients who have sustained physical injury. It is also not uncommon for receivers of Deep Tissue Massage to have their pain replaced with a new muscle ache for a day or two. Deep tissue work varies greatly. What one patient calls deep tissue another may call light. When receiving deep tissue work it is important to communicate what you are feeling.[2]
Foot Soak Massage
Musculoskeletal pain |
Neuropathy |
Cancer |
Fibromyalgia |
Menstrual discomfort |
Migraine |
Chronic illness
|
Sports Related Injuries |
Headache |
Carpal tunnel syndrome |
Trauma |
Insomnia |
Pregnancy Complaints |
Cramping |
Backache |
Shoulder Tension |
Pediatric Care |
General Recovery |
Depression |
Neck Tension |
Anxiety |
Submerging your feet in a hot tub with a mixture of lemons, salts and petals. While absorbing the nutrients from the soak enjoy an acupressure massage for your upper body. Relieve tension, improve blood circulation, boost mood and enjoy a full night of sleep all by treating yourself to a luxury foot massage.
Hydrotherapy
Benefits the following:
Blood Circulation
|
Sports Related Injuries |
Sprains/Strains |
Imflammation/ Swelling |
**Post Operative Procedure with clearance from Physician
Hydrotherapy, formerly called hydropathy involves the use of water for pain-relief and treating illness. The term hydrotherapy itself is synonymous with the term water cure as it was originally marketed by practitioners and promoters in the 1800s. A hydrotherapist therefore, is someone who practices hydrotherapy. According to the International SPA Association (ISPA), hydrotherapy has long been a staple in European spas. It's the generic term for water therapies using jets, underwater massage and mineral baths (e.g. balneotherapy, Iodine-Grine therapy, Kneipp treatments, Scotch hose, Swiss shower, thalassotherapy) and others. It also can mean a whirlpool bath, hot Roman bath, hot tub, Jacuzzi, cold plunge and mineral bath. These treatments use physical water properties, such as temperature and pressure, for therapeutic purposes, to stimulate blood circulation and treat the symptoms of certain diseases.[2]
Myofascial
Release
Benefits the following:
Blood Circulation
|
Sports Related
Injuries
|
Muscle Tension |
Recipients of deep tissue |
***Post Operative Procedure with clearance from Physician
Myofascial release is a form of soft tissue therapy used to treat somatic dysfunction and accompanying pain and restriction of motion. This is accomplished by relaxing contracted muscles, increasing circulation, increasing venous and lymphatic drainage, and stimulating the stretch reflex of muscles and overlying fascia.[2]
Prenatal
Massage
Benefits the following:
Morning Sickness |
Low Back Pain |
Fatigue
|
Dizziness |
Irritability |
Digestive Issues |
Aches |
Depression |
Muscle Soreness |
***Along with other Pregnancy Symptoms
Prenatal massage is similar to massage during non-pregnancy in terms of the goals (relaxation, pain relief, increased circulation & mobility, etc.). However, due to the changes undergone during pregnancy, modification are made. To accommodate swollen tender breasts and a growing belly, special pillows, positioning and techniques are utilized to ensure comfort for both the expecting mother and baby. With increasing weight, a changing center of gravity and the many other changes associated with pregnancy, prenatal massage can help provide relief and a sense of well being that is much deserved.[1]
Shiatsu
Benefits the following:
Musculoskeletal pain |
Neuropathy |
Cancer |
Fibromyalgia |
Menstrual discomfort |
Migraine |
Chronic illness
|
Sports Related Injuries |
Headache |
Carpal tunnel syndrome |
Trauma |
Insomnia |
Pregnancy Complaints |
Cramping |
Backache |
Shoulder Tension |
Pediatric Care |
General Recovery |
Depression |
Neck Tension |
Other repetitive motion injuries |
Anxiety |
Digestive Problems |
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Shiatsu (指圧) ("shi" meaning finger and "atsu" meaning pressure.) is an eastern (oriental) born therapy that uses pressure applied with thumbs, fingers and palms to the same energy meridians as acupressure and incorporates stretching. It also uses techniques such as rolling, brushing, vibrating, grasping and in one particular technique developed by Suzuki Yamamoto, pressure is applied with the feet on the persons back, legs and feet (special set up is required for the "foot" shiatsu).
**This massage is performed with proper clothiing, children also may benefit from this modality.[2]
Sports Massage
Benefits the following:
Athletic Events: |
Pre- Event (After Warmup) |
Post-Event (After event, game, match and or practice) |
Sports massage is actually a form of Swedish massage that is delivered to athletes. Most commonly, sports massage focuses on increasing blood and lymphatic fluid flow, reducing and eliminating pain as well as tender trigger points, and increasing range of motion of the affected area. Sports massages can be broken into 4 distinct types - the pre-event sports massage, the post-event sports massage, the restorative sports massage and the rehabilitative sports massage. As the names indicate, each type of sports massage has a different focus for the athlete as they are delivered at different times during their training and performance schedule.[1]
Stone Massage
Benefits the following:
Arthritis |
Anxiety |
Stress
|
Back pain |
Depression |
Re-energizes the body |
Insomnia |
Cardiac related problems |
Blood circulation
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Rejuvenate the body |
Focus |
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A stone massage uses cold or water-heated stones to apply pressure and heat to the body. Stones coated in oil can also be used by the therapist delivering various massaging strokes. The hot stones used are commonly river stones which over time, have become extremely polished and smooth. As the stones are placed along the recipient's back, they help to retain heat which then deeply penetrates into the muscles, releasing tension.[2]
Swedish
Massage
Benefits the following:
Improved circulation
|
Reduces the stress |
Increase the oxygen flow |
Gout
|
Swelling |
High blood pressure |
Osteoarthritis
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Speed healing |
Dissolve scar tissue |
Reduces the risk of heart disease |
Stress management |
Release Toxins
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Increasing flexibility
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Skin surface soft and pliable |
Sense of well being |
Arthritis pain |
Swedish massage uses five
styles of long, flowing strokes to massage. The five basic strokes are
effleurage (sliding or gliding), petrissage (kneading), tapotement
(rhythmic tapping), friction (cross fiber) and vibration/shaking.
Swedish massage has shown to be helpful in reducing pain, joint
stiffness, and improving function in patients with osteoarthritis of the
knee over a period of eight weeks. It has also been shown to be helpful
in individuals with poor circulation. The development of Swedish
massage is credited to Per Henrik Ling, though the Dutch practitioner
Johan Georg Mezger adopted the French names to denote the basic strokes.
The term "Swedish" massage is not really known in the country of
Sweden, where it is called "classic massage".[2]
Trigger
Point Therapy
Benefits the following:
Postural Imbalance
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Pain
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Improves Range of Motion Chronic
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Muscle Fatigue |
Muscular Imbalance |
Muscle Tension |
Relaxes muscles |
Improves Flexibility
|
**Post Operative Procedures (with clearance from Physician) Sports Related Injuries
Trigger points or trigger sites are described as hyperirritable spots in skeletal muscle that are associated with palpable nodules in taut bands of muscle fibers. Trigger point practitioners believe that palpable nodules are small contraction knots[ambiguous] and a common cause of pain. Compression of a trigger point may elicit local tenderness, referred pain, or local twitch response. The local twitch response is not the same as a muscle spasm. This is because a muscle spasm refers to the entire muscle entirely contracting whereas the local twitch response also refers to the entire muscle but only involves a small twitch, no contraction. The trigger point model states that unexplained pain frequently radiates from these points of local tenderness to broader areas, sometimes distant from the trigger point itself. Practitioners claim to have identified reliable referred pain patterns, allowing practitioners to associate pain in one location with trigger points elsewhere.[2]
Lymphatic Drainage
Benefits the following:
Fluid retention |
Imflammation/ Swelling |
Sports Related Injuries |
Sprains/Strains |
Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) is a type of gentle massage which is intended to encourage the natural drainage of the lymph from the tissues space body. The lymph system depends on intrinsic contractions of the smooth muscle cells in the walls of lymph vessels and the movement of skeletal muscles to propel lymph through the vessels to lymph nodes and then beyond the lymph nodes to the lymph ducts which return lymph
to the cardiovascular system. Manual lymph drainage uses a specific
amount of pressure (less than 9 ounces per square inch) and rhythmic
circular movements to stimulate lymph flow
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[2] Content Obtained from Wikipedia.com.