Massages and Bodywork

Lymphatic drainage massage is a type of massage that encourages the movement of lymph fluids around the body, improving circulation, reducing swelling and promoting a healthy lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is a network of vessels, nodes and ducts that help maintain fluid levels in your body, absorb fats from the digestive tract, produce white blood cells that protect your body against bacteria and viruses, and transport and remove waste from the lymph. This massage may flush water retention and may give you an overall leaner look.

Sports massage is manual manipulation of the muscles geared specifically toward helping people who have physically demanding lifestyles and/or hobbies. This kind of therapeutic massage considers the impact of certain activities on specific joints, muscle groups, tendons, ligaments, and soft tissue groups. The conscious focus maximizes the benefit of certain massage techniques and supports further physical exertion and activity.

Shiatsu is a holistic, hands-on bodywork approach which originated in Japan, and literally translates to “finger-pressure” in English. Shiatsu is recognized and licensed in Japan as a distinct therapy from massage and other forms of bodywork, and the practice incorporates various tactile techniques to balance energy or “ki” in the body. Shiatsu techniques include applying finger and palm pressure and stretching muscle groups along meridians to contact and manipulate ki energy. This method also employs a variety of dynamic moves using different degrees of pressure to release tension, restore balance and harmony, improve immunity, relieve ailments, and increase energy flow of the body.
Comfortable clothing is recommended.
Additional benefits to shiatsu include deep muscle and tissue relaxation, stress reduction and management, toxin release, disease prevention, increased flexibility, improved blood circulation, reduced blood pressure, reduced mental anxieties, balanced ki, calmed nervousness, and increased mental and spiritual awareness.