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Hot stone massage is incredibly beneficial to relaxing muscles and allowing massage therapists to reach deeper into the muscle and promote healing. Stones placed in warm water are used safely to warm up muscles and fascia to work out trouble areas.

Light, flowy, and relaxing strokes are used to relieve stress and create a more relaxed state of mind.Swedish is best for those who are looking for a relaxing massage, or those looking to 'escape'. Swedish massage has been known to help with depression by the use of touch therapy, and help with anxiety by alleviating the mind and relaxing the body.

The manipulation of muscles on a deeper level by using sustained pressure and deep strokes. Deep tissue will often be used in a sports session, but may also be used on request. Please be aware that, while pain in a massage may seem completely normal, there are times when pain may be too much. Keeping communication open with your therapist is key when receiving a massage.

Used to release painful adhesions, more commonly known as knots, by applying pressure in affected area. Using constant pressure pushes blood into the affected area which releases adhesions.

Many tequniques are used in prenatal massage to relax muscles and your body. Whether its your first, or your tenth, pregnancy is hard on the body and massage can help you through the wonderful, and sometimes uncomfortable, changes that are happening. Please note that a doctor's/provider's approval is required before getting massage if you are still in your first trimester or if you are in a high risk pregnancy.