Massage Therapy

Relaxation massage is a gentle technique using smooth gliding motions to help you relax. Lighter pressure is applied, so there is less focus on working out specific muscle knots. Benefits include improving circulation, stress relief, and reducing muscle tension. This type of treatment can also cause endorphin release, known as the body’s natural painkillers.

For patients with chronic muscle tension or other injuries, deep tissue massage is beneficial. Sustained pressure using slow, deep strokes is applied to the deepest layers of muscles, tendons, and fascia, targeting knots or adhesions. Deep tissue massage can help break up scar tissue, promote faster healing, relieve pain, and reduces stress and tension.

Cupping therapy originated in ancient China and involves placing special cups on the skin and creating suction beneath them. Cups are left in place for a few minutes. However unlike massage therapy that uses pressure to alleviate pain or muscle tension, the suction used in cupping lifts the skin and promotes circulation in the area. This can increase blood flow and reduce pain, and may promote cell repair.

Cupping often leaves round red marks or bruises on the skin after treatment, which will begin to fade after a couple of days, but can last for 1-2 weeks.

Aches and pains are often associated with pregnancy, but massage therapy can help. It can help alleviate low back pain, relax tense muscles, and reduce strain on the muscles and joints of the body, all while keeping mom and baby safe. And with our special pregnancy cushion, you can comfortably rest face down for the duration of your treatment – no more awkward side-lying massages!

This type of treatment is specifically used to target trigger points. These small contractions in muscle fibres cause pain, weakness, and discomfort in a referred area caused by trauma, poor posture, or repetitive movement.

A gentle and slow technique that works on the fascia. This technique focuses on reducing pain by easing the tension and tightness around trigger points, and working to release shortened and tight tissue. Especially effective for areas with decreased flexibility and function.