What type of massage is for me?
Massage does NOT have to hurt to be beneficial!
Are you scared to have massage treatments because you thought you have to have a deep tissue treatment to help?
Massage can range from deep tissue to soft tissue. What is the difference?
Deep tissue: is a very specific massage treatment in which the therapist uses deep friction movements to “strip “muscle tissue as far down as the bone. This type of massage is not for everyone. However many clients choose this treatment as this is the only way they respond to massage or enjoy the intensity of the massage. This type of treatment is best suited for the following clients: sports athletes, and people hard on their bodies, and very dense hard tissue.
Soft tissue: works by soothing the soft tissue of your body and encouraging relaxation. This form of massage is a smooth, gentle style of massage designed to improve circulation, encourage overall relaxation, improve range of movement, relieve minor muscle pain, increase energy levels and improve overall physical and mental performance. During a massage, your body reduces its breathing rate, blood pressure, levels of stress hormones, and your muscles relax resulting in a deep state of relaxation and calm. Gentle massage stimulates the sensory nerve endings in the skin transmitting messages through the nervous system causing the brain to release Endorphins, those “feel good” chemicals, producing feelings of euphoria and a general sense of wellbeing.
It is extremely important to talk to your therapist and communicate to them about pressure and concerns before during and after your treatment for you to receive the best outcome.
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