Integrative Therapies - Massage Therapy and Active Release Techniques

A.R.T. (Active Release Techniques) ART is a patented, state of the art soft tissue system/movement based massage technique that treats problems with muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and nerves. Headaches, back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, shin splints, shoulder pain, sciatica, plantar fasciitis, knee problems, and tennis elbow are just a few of the many conditions that can be resolved quickly and permanently with ART. These conditions all have one important thing in common: they are often a result of overused muscles. from the A.R.T. website: "All the doctors said I needed surgery for impingement syndrome in both shoulders. After one treatment, I rebooked all my competitions and trained to be in the best shape of my life. " - Milos Sarcev Mr. Universe, 1989 More info on A.R.T.

Swedish Massage Swedish massage is the most commonly used techniques. Swedish massage helps reduce stress, improve circulation, and reduces scar tissue, and relieves muscle tightness. It is typically used with other massage techniques.

Deep Tissue This technique affects the sub-layer of musculature and fascia by going with or across the muscle fibers, tendons, and fascia. The superficial muscles have to be relaxed first before the deeper muscles can be accessed. Deep tissue massage helps with injury rehabilitation, chronic muscular pain, and reduces inflammation related pain.

Sports Massage Sport massage helps to prepare athletes for competition, relieves fatigue, reduces swelling, reduces muscle tension, prevents injuries, and helps flexibility. Regular massages will help prevent those little nagging injuries from becoming something major.

Trigger Point Therapy Trigger point therapy is a technique in which pressure is applied to tender muscle tissue to relieve pain. Applying pressure to an active trigger point will refer pain either locally or to a predictable area. A pain scale is used to make sure the pressure does not become too great for the client to bear. You may feel some soreness after the massage, but it should not last more than one to two days.