Services & Rates
Assessments
The Assessments is in the first ever session before the massage. It consist of a full body assessment which is where we take a look at posture, Range of Motion (ROM), palpation, Orthopedic Test, Manual Resistive Tests (MRT). As well as sitting you down and going over your paper work.
- Palpation: Touching for information
- Range of Motion (ROM): determining how far the muscle allows the joint to move
- Orthopedic Test: Testing for signs of sprains, strains, etc.
- MRT: Testing for muscle weakness
Sports Massage
Sports Massage is a type of massage designed for highly active people who engage in athletics. Engaging in sports is harsh on the body and can often lead to injuries in both the short and long term. Sports Massage enhances performance and prolongs a sports career by helping to prevent injury, reduce pains and swelling in the body, relax the mind, increase flexibility, and dramatically improve recovery rates. Sports Massage is also highly effective in aiding the rapid recovery of an athlete from an injury by encouraging greater kinesthetic awareness and in turn promoting the body's natural immune function.
Neuromuscular Therapy
Neuromuscular therapy is a system of massage techniques that were developed in the 1930's by Dr. Stanley Lief in England. It uses a holistic approach towards healing, emphasizing and stimulating the body's natural ability to heal itself. Neuromuscular therapy also enhances the function of joints and muscles, and accelerates the overall healing process by facilitating the release of endorphins. Janet G. Travell, MD and David G. Simons, MD took neuromuscular therapy and trigger point therapy and combined it to illustrate that pain and muscle weakness can be coming from a different area in the body starting in 1950 and in to current times.
Active Isolated Stretching
Developed by Aaron Mattes, Active Isolated Stretching (AIS) is a dynamic system for improving your flexibility and overall well-being. As you probably already know, stretching your muscles not only reduces your chance of injury, but also strengthens your tendons and improves your circulation.
