Massage therapy is used all over the world and has been practiced for thousands of years. The use of therapeutic touch and advanced hands-on techniques stimulates and soothes muscles, joints and soft tissue. Massage therapy has been well researched to provide significant benefits to physical, mental and emotional health.
The modality of massage therapy can provide pain relief from tense muscles, injuries, and other musculoskeletal issues. Additionally, massage therapy provides stress relief, reduction in anxiety and depression, enhanced immune system function, and lowered blood pressure.
At Fernwood Holistic Health, we offer several different specific types of massage therapy to provide distinct benefits. See below for information on CranioSacral Therapy, Cupping and Reiki.
Multi Modality Massage * Swedish
60min/ 90min: Specifically tailored to each client’s needs using Trigger Point, Reflexology, Acupressure, Swedish and Deep Tissue massage techniques.
Specific Deep Tissue Massage
60min/90 min: A more intense and invigorating massage, concentrating on the deeper layers of muscle tissue. It’s primary purpose is to release chronic tension in the body, employing slow, shorter strokes and deep pressure on problem areas. Oftentimes Cupping or Gua Sha are incorporated and the entire session may focus primarily on the target area.
Ayurvedic Abhyanga Massage
60min/ 90min: Abhyanga is a form of Ayurvedic Medicine that involves massage of the body with large amounts of oil. The oil is pre-medicated with herbs for specific conditions. This choreographed massage uses friction-based strokes and warm Dosha (metabolic type) specific oils. The oil penetrated deep into the tissues to loosen toxins at a cellular level.
Overall, Ayurvedic Abhyango massage promotes circulation, reduces pain and inflammation in arthritic individuals, boosts immune system function, and creates deep relaxation in mind and body. Abhyanga is a wonderful treatment for those suffering from Lyme Disease.
CranioSacral Therapy
60min/ 90min: Craniosacral therapy (CST) is a gentle hands-on technique working with the body’s soft tissue structures and the flow of cerebrospinal fluid between the head and base of the spine. These structures and fluids protect, support, and nourish the brain and spinal cord.
CST uses a light touch to examine movement of the fluids in and around the central nervous system. Additionally, relieving central nervous system tension promotes feelings of well-being by eliminating pain and boosting health and immunity.
Prenatal Massage
Massage Therapy during pregnancy is a wonderful complementary choice for prenatal care. Massage relieves many of the normal discomforts experienced during pregnancy, such as backache, stiff neck, headaches and edema (or swelling). Additionally, prenatal massage reduces stress on weight-bearing joints, encourages blood and lymph circulation. also helps to relax nervous tension — which aids better sleep. Prenatal Massage can also help relieve depression or anxiety caused by hormonal changes.
Cupping Massage
30 min: Cupping therapy is an ancient form of alternative medicine in which your therapist puts special glass cups on your skin for a few minutes to create suction. Cupping’s many benefits include pain reduction, improved blood flow, decreased inflammation, and relaxation. This session includes a light massage and then cupping for the remainder of the time.
Shiro Abhyanga Scalp Treatment
45 min: The term “Shiro Abhyanga” comes from Sanksrit where “Shiro” means head and “Abyhanga” means massage. This treatment involves massage of the head, neck and shoulders with warm oil infused with 18 Ayurvedic herbs rich in hair nourishing minerals, amino acids, and vitamins.
This luxurious treatment offers several benefits, including:
Relief from stress and anxiety
Assistance with insomnia and sleep disorders
Alleviation of headaches and migraines
Erasing tension in the neck and shoulders
Addressing hair related issues
Reducing sinus congestion and headaches associated with sinusitis
Combating mental fatigue
Enhancing overal mental well-being
Relief from stress and anxiety
Massage Add On Services
CBD oil
Dry Brush
Gua Sha
If you need help deciding which massage therapy is right for you, give us a call!
