CHILDREN'S
MASSAGE THERAPY
The need for children to receive massage therapy has been finally recognized medicinally, as well as prescribed by physicians. Children, no different than adults, have stresses that are both physiological as well as emotional in nature. Catching these in time can prevent future disease and pave the way for a happier and healthier childhood!
All massages are custom-tailored to meet your child’s needs and performed by highly trained licensed massage therapists.
We encourage all parents to sit in and watch their children reach new levels of health and happiness!
BENEFITS:
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Builds health in the brain and nervous system
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Effective in the prevention of chronic conditions, including the problems of aging, stiffness, dryness, memory loss, inflammation, immune imbalances.
Craniosacral therapy is a hands-on gentle approach used to evaluate the whole body, detecting and treating where there might be possible structural, emotional and physiological restrictions. If the body is functioning out of synchrony due to any trauma, it could potentially cause many different sensory, motor and neurological disabilities.
CranioSacral Therapy
Neuromuscular Therapy
BENEFITS:
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Release spasms and contractions in tissues
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Temporomandibular joint dysfunction
Neuromuscular is a precise and thorough examination of all soft tissues that may be responsible for myofascial pain and dysfunction, with consideration for a number of other perpetuating factors that may sustain the condition. NMT is highly effective for clients who present with chronic pain and is often successful in reducing or eliminating even longstanding painful conditions. Some of the techniques can also be applied to acute injuries and for post-surgical care; many help to improve performance in sport or dance and to prevent injuries due to these activities.
Myofascial Release
BENEFITS:
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increased range of motion
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limber muscles and the diminishing of elimination of pain
Myofascial Release is an effective hands-on technique that involves applying sustained pressure into the Myofascial connective tissue restrictions to eliminate pain and restore motion. Myofascial release is an alternative medicine therapy useful for treating skeletal muscle immobility and pain by relaxing contracted muscles, improving blood and lymphatic circulation, and stimulating the stretch reflex in muscles.
Reflexology
BENEFITS:
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Deep relaxing,
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relief of foot pain and overall sense of well-being
Reflexology is a massage to the feet, hands, and ears based on the philosophy that specific points on these correspond to various organs. Through the manipulation of these points blocked energy is liberated and well being is restored.
Reflexology is often applied for the symptoms of headaches and digestive conditions.
Swedish Massage
BENEFITS:
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Decreases levels of stress hormone cortisol
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Muscles are gently pulled and squeezed, lactic acid is flushed from the muscles
Swedish massage involves soft, long, kneading strokes, as well as light, rhythmic, tapping strokes, on topmost layers of muscles. This is also combined with movement of the joints. By relieving muscle tension, Swedish therapy can be both relaxing and energizing. And it may even help after an injury.
Shiatsu Massage
BENEFITS:
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Increased energy
Shiatsu is a form of Japanese bodywork based on concepts in traditional Chinese medicine. Shiatsu derives from a Japanese modality called anma.
The manual manipulation of Shiatsu is comprised of kneading, pressing, soothing, tapping and stretching.