Massage with Aimee

Massage Therapy                           

We offer therapeutic massage that calms the nervous system and increases circulation, creating a cascade of beneficial effects. With its marvelous abilities to relieve pain and tension, speed healing and increase your energy and vitality, massage can be a lifetime ally in maintaining your ongoing good health.  Below are the types of massage offered in our clinic.

• 15 Minute Massage . . . . . . $20.00
• 30 Minute Massage . . . . . . $32.50
• 45 Minute Massage . . . . . . $45.00
• 60 Minute Massage . . . . . . $55.00

Swedish Massage ~ One of the most commonly taught and well-known massage techniques, Swedish  massage is a vigorous system of treatment designed to energize the body by stimulating circulation.  Five basic strokes, all flowing toward the heart, are used to manipulate the soft tissues of the body.  Therapists use a combination of kneading, rolling, vibrational, percussive, and tapping movements with the application of oil to reduce friction on the skin. The many benefits of Swedish massage may include generalized relaxation, dissolution of scar tissue adhesions, and improved circulation, which may speed healing, ease aching muscles, and reduce stress.

Deep Tissue Massage ~ Techniques that utilize deep-tissue/deep-muscle massage are administered to affect the sub-layer of musculature and fascia.  These techniques require advanced training and a thorough understanding of anatomy and physiology.  The muscles must be relaxed in order to effectively perform deep-tissue massage, otherwise tight surface muscles prevent the practitioner from reaching deeper musculature.  It helps with chronic muscular pain and injury rehabilitation and reduces inflammation-related pain caused by arthritis and tendinitis.  It is generally integrated with other massage techniques.

Trigger Point Myotherapy ~ Trigger point myotherapy is a noninvasive therapeutic modality for the relief and control of myofascial pain and dysfunction.  The goal of treatment is the client's recovery from or a significant reduction in myofascial pain.  The treatment goal is achieved through a systematized approach.  Treatment consists of trigger point compression, myomassage, passive stretching, and a regime of corrective exercises.  Success may be measured subjectively by the level of pain reduction experienced by the client and objectively through increased range of motion, strength, endurance, and other measures of improved function.  Trigger point therapy relies heavily on client-therapist interaction, including verbal and nonverbal elements.  The myotherapist encourages the client to be personally responsible for their improvement, with attention to such factors as nutritional intake, stress, proper exercises, mechanical abnormalities, and other physical components.  These elements protect the client from delayed diagnosis, delayed treatment, or contraindicated treatment, which are the concerns of first order.  Trigger point myotherapy is an integrating approach to myofascial pain and dysfunction.

Myofascial Release ~ Myofascial release is the three-dimensional application of sustained pressure and movement into the fascial system in order to eliminate fascial restrictions and facilitate the emergence of emotional patterns and belief systems that are no longer relevant or are impeding progress.  First, an assessment is made by visually analyzing the human frame, followed by the palpation of the tissue texture of various fascial layers.  Upon locating an area of facial tension, gentle pressure is applied in the direction of the restriction.  Myofascial release is an effective therapeutic approach in the relief of cervical pain, back pain, fibromyalgia, scoliosis, neurological dysfunction, restriction of motion, chronic pain, and headaches.

Sports Massage ~ Sports massage is designed to enhance athletic performance and recovery.  There are three contexts in which sports massage can be useful to an athlete: pre-event, post-event, and injury treatment.  Pre-event massage is delivered at the performance site, usually with the athlete fully clotherd.  Fast-paced and stimulating, it helps to establish blood flow and to warm up muscles.  During the massage, the athlete generally focuses on visualizing the upcoming event.  Post-event massage is also delivered on site, through the clothes.  The intent here is to calm the nervous system and begin the process of flushing toxins and waste products out of the body.  Post-event massage can reduce revoery time, enabling an athlete to resume training much sooner than rest alone would allow.  When an athlete sustains an injury, skillful massage therapy can often spped and improve the quality of healing.

Maternity Massage ~ A massage technique specifically designed for pregnant women to help relieve common pregnancy discomforts and promote the mother's and baby's wellbeing. Pregnancy massage is very gentle and effective and has many benefits for the mother, such as increasing energy, easing aches and pains, slowing the process of varicose veins, reducing fluid retention and releasing stress. Pregnancy massage can also help labor preparation by teaching the mother to consciously release tension and focus on relaxation breathing techniques, as well as releasing tension in the lower back and abdomen.

Workplace Massage ~ On-site/workplace massage is becoming one of the fastest growing employee wellness benefits that companies offer. It is a safe, convenient, cost-effective program that boosts employee morale and provides valuable health benefits. On-site chair massage is available to all sizes and types of businesses from small offices to large corporations.  The length of a massage session is 10-15 minutes, the length of a typical work break. During the massage, the recipient is seated and fully clothed. No oil is used. Therefore, no change in attire is necessary. The massage therapist uses techniques that focus on the upper part of the body – neck, head, shoulders, back, and arms. Advantages of workplace massage include:

• Increases employee performance and productivity
• Reduces adverse effects associated with repetitive work tasks and prolonged sitting positions
• Appeals to a broad employee base
• Shows that the employer cares
• Improves good feelings about the workplace
• Enhances employee loyalty
• Relieves tension and tired muscles
• Requires no overhead to maintain and no capital investment for start up
• Reduces employee absenteeism
• Energizes employees and motivates them to return to work

We can provide you with options to incorporate massage into your workplace wellness program. Consider an ongoing program to achieve long term results or our event package for special occasions or promotions.

Hot Stone Massage ~ Hot Stone Massage is a Swedish Relaxation style of massage that uses smooth, heated Basalt stones.  The stones are heated to temperature ranges from 120-135 degrees Fahrenheit.  The therapist glides the stones over the skin smoothly, sometimes using the stones to apply pressure in large muscle areas. Often the stones are just laid out on the body - along the spine, in or on the hands, etc.  This massage is quite gentle in comparison with Therapeutic or deep tissue massage, but it has many similar benefits. This massage may be more suitable for those individuals that prefer a lighter massage, but need depth. The heat from the stones relaxes muscles and often increases an individual's tolerance of pressure.  Price Note: Add $10 to the price of our regular massages.

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