- Swedish MassageThis is a very common massage modality that involves long sweeping relaxing stokes with the intention and direction of returning blood to the heart. In addition, Swedish massage increases the level of oxygen in the blood, reduces the stress hormone cortisol, reduces muscle toxins, improves circulation and flexibility by easing muscle tension in restricted areas.
- Deep Tissue MassageMassage cupping is a wonderful addition to any deep tissue massage. Through negative pressure, cupping releases rigid soft tissue, drains excess fluids and toxins, helps loosen adhesions by lifting and separating connective tissue and increases blood flow to stagnant muscles and skin.
- Sports MassageSports massage is for the weekend enthusiast or full-time athletes. Together we will customize a massage for your particular sport. With a focus on stressed and overused areas of the body, this modality is designed to get you back in the game feeling better as quickly as possible.
- Hot Stone MassageHot Stone Massage in Charlotte North Carolina eases sore muscles, specifically golfer & tennis elbow. Whether you’ve sustained an injury at the golf range, tennis court, or you just want to relax hot stones are the solution.
- Prenatal MassagePrenatal massage can be a wonderful addition to your prenatal wellness plan. Massage at this exceptional time in a woman’s life has been known to relieve back pain including sciatic nerve pain, leg cramping, headaches and neck pain. It will reduce swelling and edema. It reduces the stress on weight-bearing joints, helps to relax nervousness and can lead to better sleep. Further, it may relieve anxiety and depression caused by hormonal changes.
- Aromatherapy Massage
- Reflexology Massage
- Neuromuscular TherapyA trigger point is a knot of muscle tissue that can cause a stabbing pain or you may experience a dull ache. Trigger points are capable of referring pain to other parts of the body, also. For example, trigger points in the neck can cause migraine headaches. Many times, clients do not even know there is relief for these areas of dysfunction found in their bodies. It will free up the tissue to enable a better range of motion and provide pain relief.
- Stretching
- Manipulation TherapyMyofascial release uses gentle sustained pressure over time that creates longer-lasting benefits in your body and stimulates your bodies innate wisdom for healing. When a rubber band is overstretched, it will break. When gently stretched, it can go farther. My goal is not to make you tighten up or brace as often happens with chiropractic manipulation or deep tissue massage.
- Myofascial TherapyMyofascial release stimulates the production of Interleukin 8 which is our body’s own natural anti-inflammatory thereby allowing the body’s natural healing capacity to function properly.
- Acupressure