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Massage Services
Sports Therapy
The field of massage owes much of its current popularity and recognition as a health care option to the sports world. Massage and bodywork is an effective tool for the enhancement of performance, as well as the prevention and treatment of injuries.
Our sports therapists have received training in the evaluation and treatment of soft-tissue injuries, which can be the results of sport activity or from work or daily activities. No matter what the cause, injury principles are basically the same. Training is also received in range of motion enhancement and proper use of the body in activities. This helps aide in the prevention and treatment of any injury. Our sports therapists integrate massage modalities with movement, stretching, and education in proper mechanical use of the body to achieve the best results for their clients. All of our therapists are trained in Sports Therapy. Susan Wright, Frank Merillat, and Mae Leone hold advanced certifications in Sports Therapy.
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Deep Connective Tissue Therapy
This slow, deep approach addresses the body's connective tissue, also known as fascia. Fascia is the structural tissue that runs throughout the body separating muscle from muscle, connecting muscle to bone and connecting bone to bone. Both the circulatory and nervous systems lie within the connective tissue, therefore this approach has widespread effects on health and wellness. Constriction in the connective tissue is responsible for many problems expressed in the physical body. Fibromyalgia, for example, is an inflammatory condition of the connective tissue can be very painful and debilitating. Our therapists are trained in very slow, sensitive myofascial technique which can be quite effective in treatment of fibromyalgia, as well as tendonitis and many other injuries. All of our therapists provide Deep Connective Tissue Therapy.
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Neuromuscular Therapy
Neuromuscular therapy focuses on the interaction between the nervous system and the muscles. Often the body develops patterns in response to injury or simply repeated activities. This form of therapy uses pressure, movement and positions as ways to re-educate the nervous system. Working very specifically the therapist addresses areas involved. The therapist works closely with the client to get specific feed-back and to work within the comfort level of the client. This type of work is often very effective with those suffering from injury. All of our therapists provide Neuromuscular Therapy. Frank Merillat teaches Neuromuscular Therapy at The Florida School of Massage.
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On-Site Chair Massage
As a wonderful addition to special events, we can provide chair massage at your office, home, or celebration. Our therapist comes to you with a special chair designed to provide the massage with the clothing on, in 10-20 minute mini sessions. Chair massage therapist can work on the arms and legs, but this work is most effective in the back and shoulder area. Therapists specializing in On-Site Chair Massage are Janis Jackson, Kate Colburn, and Jennifer Webster.
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Trager Approach
Trager is a gentle, effective approach using movement and comfort to address tension and pain patterns.
It can be done with the clothing on. See Body-Mind Therapies.
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Thai Massage
Thai Massage is an ancient practice based on Ayurvedic medicine and yoga, and was developed in India 2,500 years ago
and preserved in the Buddhist temples of Thailand. A combination of acupressure, energy meridian work, and yoga-like stretching,
it works to ease muscle tension, improve circulation, and balance the body energetically.
Thai Massage is done on a mattress on the floor. No oil is used and the client wears loose, comfortable clothing throughout the session.
The therapist uses her hands, feet, arms, and legs to gently move the recipient into yoga postures, while palming and thumbing along the
body's energy lines and pressure points. It is relaxing, restorative bodywork that affects the body from head to toe.
Annalisa Derryberry
is certified in Thai Massage.
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