Massage therapy is used all over the world and has been practiced for thousands of years. Massage therapists use therapeutic touch and advanced hands on techniques to stimulate and soothe muscles, joints and soft tissue. Massage therapy has been well researched to provide significant benefits to physical, as well and mental and emotional health. Massage therapy is successful at providing pain relief from tense muscles, injuries, and other musculoskeletal issues, stress relief, reduction in anxiety and depression, enhanced immune system function, as well as lowered blood pressure. At Fernwood Holistic Health, we offer several different specific types of massage therapy, that provide distinct benefits. See below for info on CranioSacral Therapy and Reiki.
Types of Massage Offered
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. This style of massage promotes circulation, reduces pain and inflammation in arthritic individuals, boosts immune system function, and creates deep relaxation in the mind and body. Abhyanga is a wonderful treatment for those suffering from Lyme Disease.
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. This style of massage promotes circulation, reduces pain and inflammation in arthritic individuals, boosts immune system function, and creates deep relaxation in the 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 that works with the soft tissue structures of the body and the flow of cerebrospinal fluid between the head and the base of the spine. These structures and fluids protect, support, and nourish the brain and spinal cord. CSTuses a light touch to examine movement of the fluids in and around the central nervous system. Relieving tension in the central nervous system promotes a feeling of well-being by eliminating pain and boosting health and immunity.
60min/ 90min: Craniosacral therapy (CST) is a gentle hands-on technique that works with the soft tissue structures of the body and the flow of cerebrospinal fluid between the head and the base of the spine. These structures and fluids protect, support, and nourish the brain and spinal cord. CSTuses a light touch to examine movement of the fluids in and around the central nervous system. Relieving tension in the central nervous system promotes a feeling of well-being by eliminating pain and boosting health and immunity.
Prenatal Massage
60min/90min: 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). Prenatal massage also reduces stress on weight – bearing joints, encourages blood and lymph circulation, helps to relax nervous tension — which aids in better sleep and can help relieve depression or anxiety caused by hormonal changes.
60min/90min: 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). Prenatal massage also reduces stress on weight – bearing joints, encourages blood and lymph circulation, helps to relax nervous tension — which aids in better sleep and can 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. There are many benefits to cupping that 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.
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. There are many benefits to cupping that 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.
Massage Add On Services
CBD oil
Dry Brush
Gua Sha
Cupping
If you need help deciding which massage therapy is right for you, give us a call!