|
|
|
Traditional Chinese Martial Arts
 |
|
|
Massage
Massage has been used to soothe, heal and
restore body and mind throughout the ages all
around the world. A therapeutic approach to
healing using hands on manipulation of muscles
and other soft tissues, massage aids the
body’s natural healing process and has a
wide range of positive effects.
Each session begins with a brief consultation to discuss your medical history and expectations of massage. This helps to decide the most appropriate style of massage to meet your personal goals. Therapies Include: Swedish Massage: Traditional massage to reduce everyday stress and tension, stimulate circulation, and induce a state of deep relaxation. It works mainly on the muscles, ligaments and tendons and incorporates five main manipulations: effleurage (long gliding movements), petrissage (kneading), compression, vibration and tapotement. Oil or cream is used on the skin as a lubricant and the client is draped with sheets to provide warmth and modesty. A good introduction to the benefits of massage. Deep Tissue Massage: Releases the patterns of tension in the body through slow strokes and deep pressure on contracted areas, both by following and going across the grain of the muscles, tendons and fascia. These detailed massage applications to deeper muscle and connective tissue help to relieve chronic patterns of pain. Sports Massage: Designed specifically for athletes or those who engage in sports, exercise, or fitness programs. It is usually more vigorous than an average massage and may involve stretching techniques. Can be used to ready the muscles for strenuous activity or to assist the body in recovering from the aftereffects of such an activity. Prenatal: Helps to relieve stress on weight-bearing joints, eases lower back and sciatic pain, reduces water retention and makes for an easier delivery. Comfortable positioning is achieved by lying the mother-to-be on her side, with pillows for support and comfort. Certain acupressure points will be avoided, and special attention will be paid to the changing needs of her body. (Please indicate pregnant when scheduling.) Shiatsu (Acupressure): An Asian-based system offering pressure massage that treats special points along acupuncture meridians (energy channels). Physical and emotional discomforts are thought to be caused by blocks in the meridians; shiatsu releases those blocks and rebalances the energy flow (qi). Clients wear comfortable, loose fitting clothing and no oils are used. This ancient system reduces muscle tension, promotes healthy functioning of all organs, relieves fatigue and stimulates one’s natural self-healing abilities. Sotai: A gentle system approach that seeks to restore balance in the body by aligning the breath with movement and resistance exercises to release tight muscles and bring the body into a state of ease. It works to realign joints and vertebrae, improve blood flow and lymph circulation, improve qi (energy) circulation and reduce pain. Cranial Sacral Therapy: Consists of very light manipulation of the joints of the skull and in so doing, manipulation of the meninges (protective coverings) of the brain. This technique is done to alter the flow of cerebrospinal fluid around the brain and through the vertebral column to the sacrum for the purpose of reducing chronic pain. Benefits are to your central nervous system, brain and spinal cord. Sessions are conduced by Michele McInnes, LMT Michele McInnes is a licensed massage therapist with an Associate Degree in Occupational Studies from the Swedish Institute School of Massage Therapy (1000 plus hours). Continuing education courses include Medical Massage for the Neck, Medical Massage for the Low Back and Hip, Reiki I and Cranial Sacral Therapy from the Upledger Institute. She has worked in medical, corporate and spa settings and is a member of the International Massage Association. She currently teaches massage therapy at C.D.E., 753 Phillips Street in Stroudsburg.
. |
