Massage Therapy

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Research demonstrates that frequent and consistent therapeutic massage can have a real and lasting positive impact on stress and stress-related conditions (high blood pressure, headaches, anxiety, etc.), recovery from trauma and injuries, chronic pain, and a person's overall experience of health and well-being.

At Blue Heron Wellness, we strive to make regular, therapeutic massage available and easily accessible. We offer convenient access to services (we will even deliver chair massage in your office), maintain moderate service fees, and we have a diverse, professional team of therapists to enable you to find one that most meets your needs.

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Types of Massage

Deep Tissue uses slow, deep strokes and pressure on the muscles and tendons. This method follows and uses cross fiber techniques to loosen and relieve a contracted or aching area.

Exfoliation Massage helps maintain healthy skin. It rids the body of the most superficial layer of dead dry skin cells. The strokes stimulate nerve endings, increase lymph circulation and increase blood flow to the skin cells which cleanse the cells of natural toxins. People have reported having softer skin for days after the service.

Hot Stone Therapy involves the placement of basalt (warm) and marble (cool) stones on the body as well as massage with the stones. The warmth of the basalt stones melts your muscles into a deep state of relaxation while the marble stones heal acute problem areas. The alternating temperatures increase circulation and improve the quality of blood. Clients find Hot Stone Therapy both deeply relaxing and re-energizing.

Myofascial Release is very slow bodywork that stretches the fascia (connective tissue just below the skin) surrounding and connecting muscles and bones. This technique is done on a very superficial level yet can affect the body on a very deep level. It helps create space for the body to re-align itself. Myofascial release helps decrease chronic holding patterns.

Pregnancy Massage includes techniques safe for women prior to conception, during pregnancy and labor and after delivery. "Nurturing the Pregnant Couple" classes are also available.

Reflexology is based on the premise that there are zones in the hands and feet that correspond to all the body's systems. Applying pressure to these reflexes results in the reduction of stress and promotes physiological changes in the body.

Reiki is gentle, loving and nurturing energy work that helps restore balance by encouraging the free flow of energy (Qi) in the body. Reiki is done by way of still touch and above-the-body work. The person remains fully clothed throughout the session and can walk away with a more balanced attitude and more relaxed body, mind and spirit.

Shiatsu - An ancient Asian Bodywork Therapy tradition, Shiatsu literally means “finger pressure” in Japanese. Gentle pressure and stretching is applied to access the body’s vital energies called “qi.” Acupressure points are stimulated or sedated to enhance the flow of energy.  As the nervous system signals the body and mind to relax, the endocrine, circulation and lymph, and digestive systems re-balance. Shiatsu’s benefits include relief of aches and pains, reduced stress levels, and better sleep. Most clients report a general improved emotional state, and sense of well-being with regular treatment.

Swedish involves long strokes that promote relaxation. This is the most widely used method. Swedish Massage works mainly the superficial muscles.

Warm Oil Massage allows you to receive a deep tissue or Swedish massage with the additional treat and take-home-gift of a moisturizing candle. Before your massage, select your choice of four different scents (includes unscented) that you practitioner will light and use during the session. When lit, the candle warms the super emollient and moisturizing "candle" made of cosmetic grade ingredients like cocoa butter, shea butter and vitamin E, instead of the traditional wax.

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