The health benefits of massage are not limited to the relaxation of individual muscles. By breaking this pattern of stress and encouraging a state of relaxation, massage helps the body free up resources for repair and maintenance. These sessions are solution-oriented and highly focused.
Matt will evaluate the musculoskeletal causes of your pain and develop a plan to address them. Modalities employed may include orthopedic evaluation, deep tissue, Swedish, neuromuscular therapy trigger point , myofascial, muscle energy technique, Thai, sports, stretching and other techniques to correct posture and relieve chronic pain. Typical dysfunctions addressed include:. Wellness massage reduces stress and soothes the nervous system.
These full-body sessions combine Swedish and circulatory techniques, energy work, and meditative stillness to induce a profound state of relaxation. The head, neck, shoulders, back, arms, hands, legs, and feet are gently addressed in a way that grounds the client and produces a lingering sense of safety and well-being.
Depending on the client's needs, the pectorals, abdomen, hips, and gluteals may also be worked. Sidelying massage is available for pregnant clients. Chair massage is available for special events at a minimum commitment of two hours. Clients sit or kneel fully clothed in a special massage chair that gives the therapist easy access to the shoulders, neck, and back.
Each massage can last anywhere from 10 to 30 minutes depending on the desires of the group. This massage modality is popular in office environments to relieve tension and increase employee productivity. Soothing music and all equipment is provided. E-mail Matt directly to inquire about availability. He has over hours of training in massage modalities, manual osteopathy, and massage education.
