Services
Swedish Massage Swedish massage is now known as "traditional" massage. In the 1820s a Swedish doctor, Dr. Per Henrik Ling, developed the first modern method of massage through his study of physiology, gymnastics, and the massage techniques borrowed from China, Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Swedish massage includes long gliding strokes, kneading, friction, tapping, and shaking motions.
It is effective for most ailments, because massaging the skin, the body's largest organ, sets up a chain reaction that produces a positive effect on all layers and systems of the body. It affects the nerves, muscles, glands, and circulation, and promotes health and wellbeing. |
Myofascial Release All muscles, arteries, bones, organs, etc. are held together by a Saran wrap kind of tissue called fascia. Developed in the late 1960's by John Barnes, Myofascial Release works by the manipulation of the fascia that connects and surrounds muscles.
Because the fascia is body-wide, a tension or trauma in one part of the body can affect another part when one part of the body is out of balance or misaligned, the rest of the body attempts to compensate until the entire structure is weakened. Even from birth, the general pressures of life and gravity push our bodies out of alignment. By manipulating the myofascial tissue it assist the body to reorganize, lengthen, and integrate itself into wholeness, release the adverse effects of inflammation, tensions and trauma. |
Deep Tissue Deep tissue massage is designed to relieve severe tension in the muscle and the connective tissue or fascia. This type of massage focuses on the muscles located below the surface of the top muscles.
The term "deep tissue” is often misused to identify a massage that is performed with sustained deep pressure. Deep tissue massage is a separate category of massage therapy, used to treat particular musculoskeletal disorders and complaints and employs a dedicated set of techniques and strokes to achieve a measure of relief. It should not be confused with "deep pressure” massage, which is one that is performed with sustained strong, occasionally intense pressure throughout an entire full-body session. Deep tissue massage is applied to both the superficial and deep layers of muscles, fascia, and other structures. |
Pregnancy Massage Pregnancy places strong demands on a woman's body and is a time for the body to be nurtured and pampered. This massage not only relieves the tensions and aches caused by the extra weight and shift in the center of gravity to the body, but it reduces swelling, soothes the nervous system, acts as a tonic, reduces fatigue, and enhances energy. Studies have also shown massage helps reduce stress for unborn babies.
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Mobile Massage I come to you! Weather you unable get out do to a physical illness, too busy, or vacationing in the Smoky Mountains and would like a relaxing massage in your cabin, I will bring my mobile massage table to you for your convenience. I also have a mobile massage chair to accommodate corporate and charity events, wedding parties or any other gathering.
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Stretches AJ is one of the few in the area that includes stretching in her massage. Stretching increases mobility and reduces pain in the joints . The therapist uses leverage to stretch the joints of the body while the receiver remains completely relaxed. Stretching can alleviate joint pain, increase mobility ,it also increases blood flow , and helps the body to heal quicker. Great for athletes.
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