Swedish Massage is a very relaxing and therapeutic style of bodywork. It combines oils or lotion with an array of strokes such as rolling, kneading, and percussion to help the body improve its circulation. The benefits of this type of bodywork are wide-ranging and include relief from aches and pains, decreased stress levels in the body, enhanced mental clarity, improved appearance, improved sleep, and greater flexibility.
Deep Tissue Massage is a form of bodywork that aims to relieve tension in the deeper layers of tissue in the body. Deep Tissue Massage is a highly effective method for releasing chronic stress areas due to misalignment, repetitive motions, and past lingering injuries. Due to the nature of the deep tissue work, open communication during the session is crucial to make sure you are comfortable. Keep in mind that soreness is pretty common after the treatment, and that drinking plenty of water will aid to flush and remove toxins that have been released from the deep tissue during the session.
Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is a specialized massage technique that is particularly beneficial for post-surgical and post-injury swelling, people who have lymph nodes that are damaged or removed, and chronic lymph conditions, such as lymphedema. MLD is light touch, gentle and pain-free. It uses circular massage strokes to manually open the one-way valves the lymph moves through. This increases the rate of fluid moving through the system, enhancing its efficacy. When applied to your body’s overtaxed lymphatic system, MLD helps keep things running smoothly, clearing bottlenecks and preventing blockages.
Your lymphatic system cleanses the body by circulating lymph – a clear fluid rich in white blood cells, oxygen, and nutrients – through the tissues. Along the way, it removes toxins, metabolic waste, and excess fluid. This process encourages cell regeneration and is an important function of the immune system.
When the lymphatic system has extra work to do, as in the case of surgery, injury, or a compromised system, the process works less efficiently and the movement of lymph slows down.
In the case of post-surgical recovery, studies suggest that the biggest decrease in swelling occurs in the initial stages of healing. We find the body responds well when treatment starts between 48-72 hours post-surgery. For the first 2 weeks, 3-5 sessions per week are recommended . Then, depending on the client’s progress, they are spaced out further.
Treatment plans for other conditions depend on the client’s needs. For instance, sessions may take place only during acute flare-ups, or at regularly scheduled intervals as part of an ongoing care plan. We will discuss your situation and develop a plan tailored to your individual needs.
What is Indian head massage?
Indian head massage, also known as Champissage, is a treatment that focuses on massaging acupressure points along the head, neck, and shoulders, often using circular massage strokes to improve hair and scalp condition.
It originates from an Indian alternative medicine system called Ayurveda, (translated as the ‘science of life’), whereby it is believed that the mind and body are intricately connected and thus can influence one another. Through this theory, it is understood that Indian head massage can not only reduce headaches and improve physical well-being, but it can also improve mental and emotional wellness too.
Indian head massage is an ancient therapeutic practice that has been used in India for over 2000 years, (since around 600 B.C.), It is usually done while seated and through light clothing, but can be combined with luxurious oils to rejuvenate the hair, scalp, face, neck and shoulder muscles.