Associated Therapy
In coordination with chiropractic care or on its own, massage therapy has major benefits in restoring and maintaining proper soft tissue function.

Deep Tissue
Deep Tissue Massage is a massage technique that focuses on the deeper layers of muscle tissue. It aims to release the chronic patterns of tension in the body through slow strokes and deep finger pressure on the contracted areas, either following or going across the fiber's of the muscles, tendons and fascia.

Myo-Fascial
Myo-Fascial Release is a deep stretching technique that breaks up the adhesions in the fascia. Fascia is connective tissue that is directly under the skin. Every time the human body experiences physical, emotional or mental trauma the it holds on to the trauma in the fascia.

Craniosacral
Craniosacral massage is a process of meditation. All traumatic experiences are held in the dura-mater. The dura-mater is a protective coating that covers the skeletal system. During a session the therapist is able to start and stop the dura pulse. While the pulse is stopped, the dura-mater is able to correct itself.

Lymphatic
Lymphatic massage is a light massage, which promotes the flow of lymph and helps the body detoxify itself. This massage is recommended for cancer patients and anyone suffering from extreme edema.

Trigger Point
Trigger Point is a technique that helps alleviates knots that have formed to the muscular system. It is a process of slowly breaking down the tissue until the muscle is released.

Pre-Natal
Massage during pregnancy is therapeutic bodywork which focuses on the special needs of the mother-to-be as her body goes through the dramatic changes of the childbirth experience. It is a fast-growing field in the United States that has attracted the interest of labor and delivery nurses, nurse-midwives, childbirth educators and obstetricians. Massage therapy enhances the function of muscles and joints, improves circulation and general body tone, and relieves mental and physical fatigue.

Post-Natal
Post-natal massage helps correct any muscular ailments that have occurred during pregnancy. It promotes relaxation, muscle toning, blood flow and helps restore the body to the way it was before pregnancy.

Reiki
Reiki is a gentle form form of hands-on healing developed in Japan.
The practioner uses a variety of hand positions with light pressure on various areas of the client's full clothes body.

The treatment focuses on balancing the body's energy systems (chakras).
Reiki has been shown to reduce pain and fatigue. Most people feel a deep sense of relaxation, peace and wellbeing after a session. Reiki can be blended into any massage treatment.

BioEnergiser Detox Therapy
The treatment involves placing your feet in a spa bowl full of warm water for thirty minutes. A cartridge inside the bowl creates a flow of electrons and a bioenergetic field that stimulates your lymph system. The 2000 poures in eachfoot allow an outlet for releasing the toxins and waste build up that has accumulated in your body. After the treatment you enjoy a relaxing foot massage. you leave feeling full of energy and general well being.

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