Types of Massage

At "My Massage People", we pride ourselves in the quality of our therapists!  Our professional, licensed Massage Therapists offer a variety of massage techniques to complement your specific need or interest, each offering its own benefit. Make regular massage an integral part of your ongoing wellness regimen!

Therapeutic:
Massage Therapy is defined as: the manipulation of the soft tissue of the body, done with knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology of the structures, applied in a scientific manner for therapeutic results. Massage is an ancient healing art based on the natural instinct to touch in response to pain. Many athletes use massage therapy as a fitness aid.

Swedish/Relaxation:
Swedish massage is the most commonly offered and best known type of massage. It was developed by a Swedish physiologist, Henri Peter Ling at the University of Stockholm in 1812. It uses a firm but gentle pressure to improve the circulation, ease muscle aches and tension, improve flexibility and create relaxation. This is accomplished by applying pressure against deeper muscles and bones, and rubbing in the same direction as the flow of blood returning to the heart.

Reflexology:
Reflexology places pressure on defined points on the hands, feet & ears to effect health in other parts of the body.

Specialty Massage

Deep Tissue:
Deep tissue massage is a style of massage that is designed to get into the connective tissue of the body, rather than just the surface muscles. When a massage therapist performs deep tissue, he or she uses a variety of techniques to deeply penetrate the muscles and fascia, loosening them and releasing tension. Many clients have a more intense experience with a deep tissue massage, but also feel that it is more beneficial, because it addresses deep-seated muscle pains.

Sport:
Sports massage is designed to help athletes prepare their bodies for optimal performance, recover after a big event, or function well during training. Sports massage is a type of massage that stimulates circulation of blood and lymph fluids. Some sports massage movements use trigger point therapy to break down adhesions (knots in the muscles) and increase range of motion.

Neuromuscular:
Neuromuscular therapy uses concentrated finger pressure applied to trigger points to break cycles of pain or spasm.

Geriatric:
Geriatric massage is a form of massage designed to meet the specific needs of the elderly population. It involves the use of hands to manipulate the soft tissues of the body to improve blood circulation, relieve pain & increase range of motion.

Pre-natal:
Pre-natal massage works to reduce discomforts and concerns of pregnancy and enhance the physiological and emotional well-being of both mother and fetus.  This type of treatment may require referral from physician prior to therapy.

Aromatherapy:
Scent  is said to be the most powerful of the five senses.
It can calm us, rejuvinate us...take us back to another time... We have a selection of essential oils, scented massage lotions & aromatherapy candles to make your session more enjoyable.

Hot Stone:
This modality uses heated stones of varying shapes and sizes to elicit physical healing and mental relaxation.