These therapeutic sessions are corrective. A variety of techniques can be used during these sessions such as:
Pfrimmer® Deep Muscle Therapy
This therapy is different from a Deep Tissue massage.
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Few structures have more influence over health and well-being than your central nervous system and few body systems have more impact on the central nervous system than the craniosacral system – the soft tissue and fluid that protect your brain and spinal cord. CranioSacral Therapy uses a gentle touch to release tensions to allow the entire body to relax and self-correct. This is done using specific light-touch techniques to release any restrictions. This is a stand-alone therapy or can be used in conjunction with other therapies.
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Deep Tissue Massage
Deep Tissue Massage targets the deep tissue structure of the fascia and muscles, referred to as connective tissue. Of the many types of massage, deep tissue focuses on the release of muscle tension and chronic knots (aka adhesions).
Deep tissue massage can break up and eliminate scar tissue from previous injuries. A common problem is that stressed muscles can block nutrients and oxygen from getting to where they need to go, and this will cause inflammation that allows toxins to build up in your muscle tissue. The inflammation and toxins contribute to pain and stress. Deep Tissue Massage breaks up and releases the built-up toxins by loosening the muscles. With the toxins released, blood and oxygen can circulate as they should through one’s body. Being properly hydrated before you go to your massage appointment and drinking plenty of water after one of these massages is highly recommended.
Trigger Point Therapy
A trigger point is a tight area within muscle tissue that causes pain in other parts of the body. A trigger point in the back, for example, may reduce referral pain in the neck. The neck, now acting as a satellite trigger point, may then cause pain in the head. The pain may be sharp and intense or a dull ache.
Trigger point massage therapy is specifically designed to alleviate the source of the pain through cycles of isolated pressure and release. In this type of massage for trigger point therapy, the recipient actively participates through deep breathing as well as identifying the exact location and intensity of the discomfort.
The results and benefits of trigger point massage are releasing constricted areas in the muscles thus alleviating pain. You can experience a significant decrease in pain after just one treatment. Receiving massage with trigger point therapy on a regular basis can help naturally manage pain and stress from chronic injuries.
Myofascial Release
Myofascial release is a soft tissue therapy for the treatment of skeletal muscle immobility and pain. This alternative medicine therapy aims to relax contracted muscles, improve blood and lymphatic circulation, and stimulate the stretch reflex in muscles.
Positional Release
Positional Release Therapy is a very specialized technique focusing on treating protective muscle spasm in the body. This technique involves finding a tender point in the patient’s body (muscles, ligaments, tendons and joints) and then moving the patient’s body or body part away from the restricted motion barrier and towards the position of greatest comfort.
Swedish Massage
These classic European massage techniques stimulate circulation, tone muscles, help remove toxins, reduce swelling of joints and inflammation, improve lymph activity, boost the immune system, promote relaxation and improve mental-emotional outlook.
Reiki/Energy Work
Reiki is a gentle form of natural healing that promotes peace and relaxation, reduces pain and helps your body’s natural healing process. It helps reduce pain, anxiety and stress; helps to increase vitality; and helps you to sleep better. Clients may remain clothed for this therapy.
Foot Reflexology
This ancient form of healing uses acupressure points in the feet to stimulate all the organs, glands, and parts of the body, making this a full body therapy from the feet. Great for sinus problems, headaches/migraines,
Migraine & Sinus Relief
This uniquely designed therapy uses appropriate therapeutic grade essential oils combined with specific massage techniques to directly target the areas affecting sinus pressure and migraines.
Balance Work
This is a form of applied Kinesiology and basic from of energy work that uses specific, physical manipulations to bring a problem area back into balance. When an area of the body is out of balance the body sends a signal that the practitioner can detect, helping your therapist correct the problem. These various techniques will be used during your therapeutic session when needed.
Stretching
Stretching is something that everyone needs on a regular (ideally daily) basis. During your therapeutic session various types of stretches can be used including but not limited to: Passive Stretching, Active Isolated Stretching (AIS), and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) Stretching. These stretches free up and lengthen tight muscles, increase circulation to the area, increase range of motion, help decrease pain, and aids in muscle rehabilitation from past injuries and surgeries.