Types of Massage Therapy

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Types of Massage Therapy
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Swedish Massage

• Swedish massage is the most common, and widely
  known type of massage. This massage is normally
  done using massage oil and the massage
  therapists hands. Depending on your needs, this
  massage generally uses lighter to medium
  pressure. This massage is meant to be soothing
  and relaxing to gently loosen the muscles. This
  includes many different massage techniques
  including effleurage, which is long gliding
  stokes down the back. Vibration techniques also
  may be used which is the shaking of the hands on
  the back.

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Hot Stone Massage

• Hot stone massage is a type of thermotherapy
  that uses hot stones either solo or in
  conjunction with a hand massage. The heated
  smooth, round stones are placed down the spine,
  or in problem areas to help loosen muscles and
  allow for a deeper tissue massage. If you are a
  person that is always cold or feels chills
  easily, a hot massage will help keep you warm
  while enjoying a massage. The hot stones may be
  used to actually massage the back. After the
  stones are used they may be left on the back
  while the rest of the body is gently massaged.
  Hot stones can be added to any of our massage
  packages.

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Deep Tissue Massage

• Deep tissue massage is similar to a Swedish
  massage, except that it uses medium to intense
  pressure. This type of massage is best for people
  with chronic pain or tightness. Deep tissue is
  meant to reach the deepest layers of muscles and
  tissue. Many times massage thearpists will use
  their elbows and even other tools like wooden
  pieces to rub deeper than a normal massage. If
  you have back issues or are very sensitive this
  massage may not be right for you. If you can feel
  knots or a lot of tightness in your back, this
  massage can help relief some of the symptoms.

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Reflexology Foot Massage

• We also offer reflexology foot massages here at
  Touch MedSpa. Reflexology is a type of alternate
  medicine, which theorizes that different points
  in the foot (or hand) when touched correspond
  with different parts of the body. Applying
  pressure to certain parts of the foot will result
  in better health in the corresponding body part.
  The heel of the foot is most known to link to the
  lower back. The tips of the toes link to the
  head. The balls of the foot link to the heart,
  chest and stomach. There are many pressure points
  in the foot that are used to promote energy and
  health in other parts of the body. This massage
  is very relaxing especially after a long day of
  work!

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Pregnancy Massage

• Here at Touch MedSpa we also offer a special
  pregnancy massage. Pregnancy can strain the back,
  neck and shoulder muscles. A massage can help
  with minor aches and pains due to pregnancy, and
  can be a wonderful addition to prenatal care.
  This massage helps promote wellness, encourages
  blood flow, relaxes and calms nerves.
• There are many other techniques and massage
  types used and practiced all over the world.
  Check out our extensive list of massages and
  packages that fit any need. We also customize our
  massage individually to each persons specific
  needs, schedule your first appointment today!