The Healing Space
Massage techniques

Infrared Sauna Blanket:

An infrared sauna blanket is compact version of the classic sauna. You are wrapped in the blanket which uses infrared light to generate controlled heat and causes you to sweat. The heat emitted relaxes tense muscles while the sweating helps detox the body, burn up to 600 calories/30 minute session, break down fatty tissues and improve blood flow. Some additional benefits to infrared sauna treatments include weight loss, muscle tension relief, detoxification, increased metabolism and a stronger immune system, cardiovascular health, cellulite control, pain relief and improved skin tone and texture. The sauna blanket can be used on its own for these benefits or prior to a massage to help relax the muscles allowing for deeper work with less discomfort.

Ear Candling:

Hollow cones are used to create a low-level vacuum that softens and draws ear wax and impurities out of the ear and into the hollow candles. Ear candling has been shown to help treat ear infections, sinusitis, sinus pain, vertigo, in addition to helping relieve pressure discomfort after flying.  Typically both ears are done using two to three cones per ear.

Oncology Massage:

Oncology massage is educated, thoughtful massage provided for people who are going through cancer treatment or have a history of cancer. Adaptations are made with positioning, pressure, and techniques to ensure the clients comfort and safety receiving massage during the treatment or recovery process. If necessary, the clients medical team will be consulted regarding safety and adjustments of massage therapy. Goals typically include increasing relaxation as well as decreasing anxiety and pain.

Ashiatsu:

"The deepest, most luxurious deep tissue massage on the planet". Your therapist will use soft, clean feet while holding on two parallel ceiling bars for balance and support. The pressure will be deeper – minus the pain and discomfort! AOBT is great for anyone who enjoys deep pressure, and especially for large, muscular men and athletes. While it's a more broad application, trigger points can be located and efficiently treated with ABOT. Not appropriate for people with serious health conditions or pregnant women.

Bamboo Massage:

Bamboo massage is a technique that incorporates specially designed warm bamboo of the varying links and diameters to provide a fabulous deep pressure. The application of warm bamboo melts away tension in the muscles, at the same time creating a deeply relaxing soothing experience. Bamboo therapy relieves chronic myofascial and muscular pain,promotes  circulation, lymphatic drainage and provides a deep sense of well-being. If you like deep tissue work, you will love Bamboo massage!

 

Therapeutic Massage:

Therapeutic massage is all encompassing with techniques ranging from relaxation, stretching, deep tissue

Pregnancy Massage:

Massage during pregnancy enhances circulation, supporting the work of your heart, and increasing the oxygen and nutrients delivered to your baby. It can relieve the sensation of heaviness and aching in your legs. You can optimize your muscle tone and function, relieve muscle strain and fatigue and reduce strain on your joints. Pregnancy massage reduces stress and promote relaxation, contributing to a healthier pregnancy. For normal pregnancies, massage is safe to receive from the first the ninth month.

Reiki:

The gentle touch of Reiki balances your chakras and releases energy blockage. Clients will remain fully dressed and relaxed on the massage table while therapist places her hands on your body specific areas (mostly head, shoulders and back). Reiki works great for stress, anxiety and nervous tension.

MEDICUPPING:

Description: by creating suction and vacuum pressure, Medicupping is used to soften tight muscles and tone attachments, loosen adhesion's and lift connective tissue, bring hydration and blood flow to the body tissues, Move deep inflammation to the skin surface for release, and drain excess fluids and toxins by openinglymphatic pathways.

Medicupping therapy is incredible versatile and the basic movments can easily be customized to Accomplishing a wide variety of techniques, lymphatic drainage to deep tissue release. This complements many health modalities ranging from treatments and medical massage.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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