Our professional staff of highly skilled, fully licensed massage therapists are also all members of the American Massage Therapy Association and other national organizations. Their approach to providing treatment ranges from advanced clinical pain treatment to general relaxation and stress management. The staff here is dedicated to help you repair, relax and unwind.

At HEALTHWAYS Therapeutic Massage & Wellness Studio, our therapists are known for having the skills that address your therapeutic massage needs

Myofascial Release Trigger Point Therapy Swedish Massage Deep Tissue Massage Performance Enhancement Sports Massage Shiatsu Lomi Lomi

Myofascial Release - manual massage techniques for stretching the fascia and releasing bonds between fascia, integument, muscles, and bones are mainly applied; with the goal of eliminating pain, increasing range of motion and balancing the body.

Trigger Points Therapy - identifies trigger points, treating them with manual compression and, if all trigger points have been deactivated, elongating the structures affected along their natural range of motion and length. Fascia surrounding muscles is also treated, to elongate and resolve strain patterns.

Swedish Massage - techniques specifically designed to relax muscles by applying pressure to them against deeper muscles and bones, and rubbing in the same direction as the flow of blood returning to the heart. The main purpose of Swedish massage is to increase the oxygen flow in the blood and release toxins from the muscles. Swedish massage shortens recovery time from muscular strain by flushing the tissues of lactic acid, uric acid, and other metabolic wastes. It increases circulation without increasing heart load. It stretches the ligaments and tendons keeping them supple and pliable. It reduces stress, both emotional and physical, and is suggested in a regular program for stress management.

Deep Tissue Massage - focuses on realigning deeper layers of muscles and connective tissue. It is especially helpful for chronically tense and contracted areas such as stiff necks, low back tightness, and sore shoulders. Some of the same strokes are used as classic Swedish Massage, but the movement is slower and the pressure is deeper and concentrated on areas of tension and pain.

Performance Enhancement Sports Massage - a form of massage that is typically used before, during, and after athletic events. The purpose of the massage is to prepare the athlete for peak performance, to drain away fatigue, to relieve swelling, to reduce muscle tension, to promote flexibility and to prevent injuries.

Shiatsu - also known as acupressure is a finger pressure massage technique founded on the Chinese meridian system. The therapist applies pressure with his thumbs, finger, and palms to specific areas of the client's body that have been determined during an assessment period prior to the massage session. Massage techniques like tapping, squeezing, rubbing, and applied pressure are applied along the meridians to unblock energy blockages and reintroduce the optimal flow of ki.

Lomi Lomi - The flowing bodywork of Lomi-Lomi is vibrant and deeply relaxing. Long rhythmic movements of the practitioner's forearm embrace you in gentle yet deeply profound cascading waves of relaxation - lulling, unconditionally nurturing and meditative.

Whatever the type of massage therapy style you choose, please realize that we seek to fulfill your goals from each therapeutic session. The enriching effects should linger beyond the session, enabling you to feel more at ease in your daily life.

Fees:

30 minute (specific targeted area)......$40

60 minute massage..........................$65

90 minute massage..........................$85

60 minute Hot Stone or Sugar Scrub.......$75

Workplace Massage.............$1 per minute

Package Plans: (Table)

5 Visits: 60 Minutes $260

5 Visits: 90 Minutes $375

Private Yoga Sessions (60 minute).....$65

House Calls............. based on location

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Be kind to your body, mind, and spirit with therapeutic bodywork. we look forward to assisting you in achieving your bodywork balance.

Jeffrey Myers, NCTMB, RYT 200, (978)502-5353; See Contact Page for more information

INDEPENDENT THERAPISTS:

Tina Hubbard, LMT, Chronic Pain & Sports Massage (978) 660-3306

Darlene DeForest, LMT, Lomi Lomi, Swedish Massage (508) 397-4401 www.relaxedescape.com