Body Wisdom offers a wide range of therapies using comfortable massage tables including Swedish Massage, Myofascial Therapy, Neuromuscular Therapy, Foot Reflexology, Craniosacral, Shiatsu, Pregnancy/Labor and Hot Stone Therapy. All massages are customized to the individual client's needs and therapy goals. Table massages are primarily conducted at Body Wisdom, but in-home visits may be arranged for an additional fee.
Table Massages
Raindrop Therapy
The raindrop technique involves the amazing power of our
young living essential oils, mixed with massage techniques including
back massage, reflexology and heat application. The technique is designed
to bring the body back into structural and electrical alignment. Often
many types of spinal problems and misalignments are caused by toxins
that lie dormant within the spine. The use of essential oils helps to
dispose of these viruses, helping its structure return to normal. We
use essential oils that have been clinically tested to have antiviral,
antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties.
4 Hand Massage
The ultimate body massage involves two professional massage
therapists, combing energies, working together to heighten your massage
experience. You receive double the relaxation and tension relief in
half the time...it's like getting a 2 hour massage in 1 hour!!!
This massage can be performed in several different fashions:
o Mirroring - one therapist takes the lead and the other therapist does the same work on the opposite side of the body
o Upper Body & Lower Body Work - one therapist will work on your upper body and the other therapist will work on your lower body. Halfway through the session the therapists will swap and work on the other part of the body.
o Reflexology & Body Work - one therapist will work on reflexology
(feet & hands) while the other one will work on your upper body.
Halfway through the session the therapists will swap and one will keep
the reflexology work while the other will work on your lower body.
Swedish or Relaxation Massage
Swedish massage is generally considered for reducing muscle tension
and overall body stress, with the main goal being to relax the mind
and body. This technique utilizes light to medium pressure with long
sweeping strokes, kneading, and gliding over the superficial layers
of muscle tissue. Swedish massage increases vascular circulation, facilitates
the release of built up toxins in tissue, and encourages increased joint
mobility with active or passive stretching, and range of motion movements.
Myofascial Release or Deep Tissue Massage
Myofascial release or deep tissue massage can be used for areas of chronic
pain due to tightness in the fascia or connective tissue. By using medium
to deep pressure with long stretching strokes and manipulation of the
muscles, the "glued down" areas are released, and are able to function
with greater movement and ease.
Neuromuscular or Trigger Point Therapy
Neuromuscular or Trigger Point Therapy focuses on painful "trigger point"
areas in the muscles that can cause radiating pain to other areas of
the body. This type of massage utilizes deep, concentrated finger pressure
to release the restricted muscle fiber bands, and break the cycles of
muscle spasm and pain.
Foot Reflexology
There are reflexes in the feet, hands and ears and their referral areas
within related zones, which correspond to every part, gland and organ
of the body. Reflexology is a focused pressure technique, usually directed
at the feet or hands that stimulate the body's natural electrical energy
along the nervous system to clear any blockages in the corresponding
zones. Pressure applied to any part of a zone will affect the entire
area and can be stimulated by working any reflex in that same zone.
This promotes relaxation, improves circulation, reduces pain, soothes
tired feet, and encourages overall healing.
Shiatsu
Shiatsu means "finger pressure.” This technique involves
putting pressure on specific spots on an energy channel/meridian to
help improve the natural flow of energy through that channel. Techniques
used can include patting, shaking, pinching, rolling, vibrating, kneading,
stretching and in some instances just holding an area for a time.
Cranial Sacral
CST is a gentle, hands-on method of evaluating and enhancing the functioning
of a physiological body system called the craniosacral system. Using
a soft touch to release restrictions in the craniosacral system helps
improve the functioning of the central nervous system allowing the body
to relax and self-correct.
By complementing the body's natural healing processes, CST is used
as a preventive health measure to strengthen resistance to disease,
and is effective for pain and dysfunction. Because it is so gentle,
CST can be effective for all ages, newborns to elders.
Pregnancy Massage
Pregnancy massage is a wonderful way for expectant mothers to take care,
listen to their body, and connect with their growing baby. Massage therapy
performed during pregnancy can reduce anxiety, decrease symptoms of
depression, relieve muscle aches, joint pains, and improve labor outcomes.
Swedish massage is the main technique used during a pre-natal session.
It is great for reducing muscle tension and improving lymphatic and
blood circulation. It successfully addresses many of the discomforts
a mom to be experiences with the skeletal and circulatory changes brought
on by hormone shifts during pregnancy. Other benefits are improved sleep,
reduced edema, relief in back pain, and reduced stress levels. We encourage
this gift to yourself and baby.
Labor Massage
Labor Massage is very personal and differs from woman to woman. It is
similar to the role of a Doula, providing you with as much touch as
needed throughout the stages of labor. You would call Susan once in
labor and she would come to where ever you are. There are techniques
and positions to move along a slowed labor and to help with relaxing
the muscles to promote an overall calming for the mother. Susan has
had the honor of being present at a handful of births and assisting
in this manor, truly some of the most rewarding work she has done.
Hot Stone Massage
Hot stone massage is a specialty massage that uses smooth,
heated basalt and river stones to help relax and release tight muscles.
The stones are heated in water and then placed at specific energy points
on the back, in the palms of the hand, or between the toes. Your therapist
will hold the stones and use them to massage certain areas of the body.
The heat warms and relaxes the muscles, which allows the therapist to
apply deeper pressure.
The warmth of the hot stones may also improve circulation, calm the
nervous system, open tight joints, and ground energy systems providing
peaceful relaxation of mind and body.
Enhancements for your Massage
Aromatherapy Massage
Essential oils are a wonderful way to extend and enhance the therapeutic
benefits of your massage. Weather the concern is physical, mental or
both, you and the therapist will work together to choose which oil would
bring the most benefit to your session.
Continue the Healing
If you would like to continue the healing after you leave we offer this
wonderful treat, which consists of 10 drops of your oil along with a
sea salt bath with your oil. We suggest the bath the evening of your
massage and to use the oil one drop at a time throughout the following
days. This is a great way to bring yourself back to a state of relaxation
in your day to day life.
Paraffin Heat Therapy
The deep heating of paraffin wax is recommended and used for its positive
effects of many injuries and conditions. It increases circulation, reduction
of joint inflammation, pain/stiffness, and soothes overworked, tired,
and achy muscles. It may benefit tennis elbow, tendonitis, reduce scar
tissue, as well as helping eczema, psoriasis, fibromyalgia, fibrositis
and bursisitis. One of the overlooked benefits of paraffin therapy is
that it soothes and moisturizes the skin, opens pores, increases circulation,
and promotes a sense of calming.
Seated/Chair Massages
Seated or chair massages utilize a specially designed chair to give
clients a short, invigorating massage that can be enjoyed during the
workday or at a specially arranged party or event. These massages allow
the client to remain fully clothed and only require 10-20 minutes each.
For more information on how to bring our chair massage services to your
home party, workplace or special event, call (734) 424-2800.
We invite you to learn more about our services
by calling us at (734) 424-2800.
