If you’ve been to Healing Hands, you already know we give a true 60-minute hour of massage and we don’t charge extra for any add-ons – including hot stones, deep tissue, aromatherapy, therapeutic stretching, etc. It’s the basis of our massage philosophy. But, what are all the types of therapies that we have to offer?
Swedish Massage:
What it’s best for: relaxation, de-stressing mind and body
Technique: smooth, long movements with light to medium pressure
Results: less tension, very relaxed
Hot Stone Massage: (NOTE: at Healing Hands, we use reusable heat packs)
What it’s best for: helping tight muscles relax, plus they feel amazing!
Technique: stones can be moved around the body or left in place for the heat to penetrate deeply into the muscle fibers
Results: the heat promotes intense relaxation and helps soften the muscles on a deep level without the use of deep pressure
Deep Tissue Massage:
What it’s best for: pain relief; really working out the knots
Technique: slow, deliberate movements that focus on the layers where muscles, tendons, and other soft tissues meet
Results: a reduction of chronic patterns of tension in the body; assistance in the healing process of muscular injuries
Aromatherapy:
What it’s best for: heightening the body’s senses
Technique: at Healing Hands, we start with a few deep breaths of calming lavender; when we turn the client face-up we have them breathe eucalyptus to help clear their sinuses; we end the session with invigorating peppermint
Results: when you inhale the essential oils, your brain creates calming neurochemicals and your body floods with relaxing hormones
Therapeutic Stretching:
What it’s best for: improving overall flexibility and preventing injury, reducing stress and anxiety
Technique: the muscles and surrounding tissue are gradually lengthened using specific stretching techniques
Results: increased flexibility and range of motion, reduction of chronic muscle pain
Cupping Therapy:
What it’s best for: reaching deep knots; stimulating blood and lymph, oxygenating the muscle tissue
Technique: cups can either be placed on the skin for several minutes, using medium to deep suction to create a vacuum effect (stationary cupping), or moved slowly along the body’s lymphatic channels, using light to medium suction as they are moved (lymphatic cupping)
Results: toxins flush out of the deeper muscle layers which promotes recovery and repair
Prenatal Massage:
What it’s best for: helping the body adjust to the developing fetus; reducing stress and edema
Technique: performed in the side-lying position; may include gentle stretches
Results: a more relaxed and happy mom-to-be!
Now that you know more about different types of massage and their benefits, you will be empowered to choose the one(s) that will help you the most – at no additional cost. See you soon for your next visit!