One of the corner-stones of alternative healthcare, massage therapy is among the oldest forms of medicine in the world and also one of the most credible forms of pain relief and relaxation. Massage has also been proven to temporarily reduce blood pressure and heart rate, as well as helping those suffering from depression and anxiety. Medical studies reveal massage to be invaluable in alleviating the painful symptoms of Cerebral Palsy, an illness that we work closely with. Massage also improves blood circulation, which can be very helpful in easing the joint pain caused by Multiple Sclerosis.
We promote many different forms of massage therapy, including:
Swedish Massage Therapy
Therapists use long, firm strokes and kneading or circular movements on the superficial layers of the body’s muscle. This can improve circulation and be very beneficial for reducing pain or joint stiffness.
Hot Stone Massage
Heated, smooth stones are used to apply pressure and heat to certain points on the body, particularly along the back. The heat can deeply penetrate the muscle and remove any tension, loosening tight muscles.
Deep Tissue Massage
The therapist uses slower strokes or friction techniques to target the deeper layers of the muscle and connective tissue. This type of massage helps relieve pain that is more consistent or that induced by physical injury. The work focuses on a small area of the body, rather than the whole body, at any one time and can be used to treat specific muscular-skeletal disorders.
