Reiki is an ancient Japanese system of natural healing. It is a gentle non-invasive, non-manipulative touch therapy that involves channeling energy through the hands. Reiki promotes and enhances the body's abililty to heal itself.
Sports Massage
This is a deep tissue massage technique specifically intended to assist athletes in overcoming the pain and stiffness that often occurs after a particularly hard workout or event. This is not a soothing type of massage technique but is very effective in enhancing performance.
A gentle technique for the benefit of both mother and baby. Careful attention is given to positioning for comfort and safety for both the mother and child. This helps soothe the muscle and joint pain that occurs during pregnancy as well as assisting in circulation and relaxation.
Healthy Touch Massage Therapy, LLC
"Offering a healthy alternative to conventional therapies to help our clients live a fuller life."
Healthy Touches: Therapeutic Massage, Myofascial Release and Strain Counterstrain
Therapeutic Massage
An age old technique used for pain relief, general relaxation, and stress relief. Therapeutic massage stimulates the circulatory system and lymphatic system while calming the nervous system. These effects are well documented and can provide long lasting restorative functions.
Strain Counterstrain
If a client has chronic or acute trigger or tender points that do not respond to conventional techniques, this method can relieve pain and diminish the reactivity of these areas quickly and relatively painlessly. It does require a skilled hand to perform it but the effects can be long lasting.
Myofascial Release
This is a more recent adjunctive treatment that assists in soft tissue mobility and flexibility. It is used frequently as a less painful alternative to deep tissue work in the treatment of subacute and chronic soft tissue injuries such as whiplash, muscle strains and ligamentous injuries.
A marvelous treatment for headaches and dizziness when no anatomical cause can be identified. This is a very effective, very gentle technique that is also quite calming to the central nervous system. It is also effective for those who have had strokes or head injuries.
This is a technique of taping using a variety of techniques with a specially designed tape to perform multiple functions. It can help with muscle relaxation or facilitation, stabilize joints or assist with motion, and also provide lymphatic drainage.
