Therapeutic Massage Techniques

Therapeutic Massage

Kastner 020Massage therapy is the manual manipulation of soft body tissue including superficial and deeper muscles, connective tissue, tendons and ligaments using a variety of modalities and techniques.

There are nearly 100 variations of theraputic massage techniques and most therapists make use of combination of multiple techniques including but not limited to effleurage (long strokes) to help calm the nervous system, pestrissage (kneading), compression, friction and the application of pressure. Oil or lotion may be used to reduce friction of the skin.

At Circle of Living, we are delighted to offer a variety of therapeutic massage techniques and our experienced massage staff will work with you to help attain your health goals.

Therapeutic techniques offered at Circle of Living:
Parasympathetic massage | Swedish massage | Zen-Touch shiatsu | Aromatherapy | Hydrotherapy | Circulatory Massage | Cross fiber Corrective Massage Therapy | Pregnancy massage | Trigger Point Therapy | Facial massage techniques | Reflexology