DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE

At its core, deep tissue massage is designed to target the deeper layers of muscles and fascia—the connective tissue that envelops muscles.  It invites you into a world where every stroke is purposeful, aiming not just for relaxation but for profound healing. The pressure is firm and strokes are much slower to reach these inner layers effectively to break down adhesions and scar tissue that accumulate from injuries or chronic tension.

As the massage progresses, a vital component can be used to enhance the therapeutic session. Deep, intentional breaths can enhance the effectiveness of the massage. They help to relax the body further, allowing the therapist to work more efficiently. This combination of deep tissue manipulation and mindful breathing fosters greater body awareness—an understanding of where tension resides and how it can be released.

After a session, it's common to experience some tenderness or stiffness; this is often likened to the feeling after a vigorous workout. Getting plenty of hydration post-massage helps flush out toxins released during the treatment. As you leave the massage table, you carry with you not only a sense of physical lightness but also a renewed connection to your body.

MYOTHERAPY

Myotherapy, also known as trigger point therapy, is a specialized treatment designed to alleviate muscular pain and tension by targeting specific areas known as trigger points. These trigger points are hyper-irritable spots located within taut bands of muscle or fascia, often described as "knots" that can cause discomfort not only at the site of the trigger point but also in other areas of the body—a phenomenon known as referred pain.

A concentrated pressure is applied directly to the trigger points, which temporarily reduces blood flow to the area (ischemia) followed by an increase in blood flow (hyperemia) which encourages tension to release.

MYOFASCIAL RELEASE

Myofascial release is a gentle, hands-on therapy technique used to treat pain and improve mobility by targeting the fascia, a thin connective tissue that surrounds muscles, bones, and organs throughout the body. This therapy involves applying sustained pressure and stretching to areas of tightness or restriction in the fascia, which can become stiff due to injury, inflammation, or inactivity. It's not a forceful manipulation, but rather a patient coaxing of the tissues to release their tension, increase range of motion, reduce pain and muscle tightness.