Sports Massage: A form of bodywork geared toward participants in athletics. It is used to help prevent injuries, to prepare the body for athletic activity and maintain it in optimal condition, and to help athletes recover from workouts and injuries. Specific techniques using quick and vigorous strokes on localized body parts where a particular activity may have caused exertion and muscle tightness. Taking advantage of these specific strokes increases power, endurance, and flexibility both before and after an event or workout. This therapy is excellent for releasing muscle tension and restoring balance to the musculo-skeletal system. Received regularly this may help athletes prevent injuries, which might otherwise be caused by overuse. A constant build up of tension in the muscles from regular activity may lead to stresses on joints, ligaments, tendons, as well as the muscles themselves.
Rate: $85 for 60 min, $115 for 90 min
*For the Sport Enthusiast a PNF stretching massage is a great way to encourage flexibility to the muscles; providing increased bio mechanics, reducing fatigue and preventing overuse injuries.
PNF (proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation): It is often a combination of passive stretching and isometrics contractions. In the 1980s, components of PNF began to be used by sport therapists on healthy athletes. The most common PNF leg or arm positions encourage flexibility and coordination throughout the limb’s entire range of motion. PNF is used to supplement daily stretching and is employed to make quick gains in range of motion to help athletes improve performance. Good range of motion makes better bio mechanics, reduces fatigue and helps prevent overuse injuries.
Rate: $120 for 90 min
Deep Tissue Massage: Is a form of bodywork that aims to relieve tension in the deeper layers of tissue in the body. Deep Tissue Massage is a highly effective method for releasing chronic stress areas due to misalignment, repetitive motions, and past lingering injuries. Soreness is very common after a deep tissue session, drinking plenty of water after the session should be done to aid with the flushing and removal of toxins.
Rate: $85 for 60 min, $115 for 90 min
Swedish Massage: The technique of applying oil onto the skin and working it smoothly and slowly over the muscles. Its a modality that employs a series of firm strokes, glides and kneading, the main benefit of which is increased circulation. One of the added benefits of Swedish Massage is deep relaxation.
Rate: $40 for 30 min, $60 for 60 min, $90 for 90 min
Shiatsu: is a way of relaxation, but in its main theory is a holistic bodywork. Shiatsu massage uses acupressure techniques which is applied with hands, thumbs, elbows and knees. The acupressure technique has its roots from the acupuncture therapy and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Shiatsu has a direct affect on the meridians which in consequence help to unblock the meridian points where the chi is blocked and causes health problems. The oriental medicine philosophy says that the main cause of diseases is in the unbalanced chi in the body. Shiatsu massage is used to reach the harmony of chi in the human body. This technique is done on the floor.
Rate: $40 for 30 min, $60 for 60 min, $90 for 90 min
Ayurveda Massage: Ayurveda is a holistic approach to health that is designed to help people live long, healthy, and well-balanced lives. Certain ailments related to the muscles, ligaments and nervous system can be completely healed through good Ayurveda massage therapy. The basic principle of Ayurveda is to prevent and treat illness by maintaining balance in the body, mind, and consciousness. In ayurvedic massage therapy, the practitioner mostly works with the knowledge of the marmas or Indian pressure points. dealing with the three doshas: vata, pitta and kapha
Rate: $60 for 60 min, $90 for 90 min
Reflexology: is an alternative therapeutic treatment based on the idea that areas of the feet, hands, and ears are connected to other areas of the body. According to reflexology, pressure applied to the right reflex points can correct problems with correlating body parts, organs and ones. For instance, a point on the arch of the foot may correspond with liver function. When pressure is applied to the reflex point on the foot, it will improve the liver functioning.