About Paul
The benefits of massage are present after the first visit however a schedule or maintenance plan is needed to tackle bigger issues. My goal is for us to work together to take better care of your health, and fix what ever immediate or chronic issues you are dealing with.
Sharing Knowledge
Communication is key. I like to first ask how your body is doing and if there is anything you would like to focus on for the treatment. That allows me to gather a plan for the session and give you a brief description of what ill be doing and what to expect.
Helping You Feel Better
Massage is a tool to help heal. Whether it's stress, illness or simply to pamper yourself, the benefits of massage can be life changing.
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Treatments
Deep Tissue
Deep Tissue Massage reaches deeper layers of muscles. It is used to break down knots and relieve pressure points throughout the body. This massage is beneficial for athletes and those who sit for long periods of time.
Trigger Point Therapy
A Trigger point is simply a small contraction knot in muscle tissue. It often feels like a partly cooked piece of macaroni, or like a pea buried deep in the muscle. A trigger point affects a muscle by keeping it both tight and weak, At the same time, a trigger point maintains a hard contraction on the muscle fibers that it is apart of. In turn these taut bands of muscle fiber keep constant tension on the muscle's attachments, often producing symptoms in adjacent joints. The constant tension in the fibers of the trigger point itself restricts circulation in its immediate area. The resulting accumulation of the by-products of metabolism, as well as deprivation of the oxygen and nutrients needed for metabolism, can perpetuate trigger points for months or even years unless some intervention occurs. Its this self-sustaining vicious cycle that needs to be broken (Travell and Simons 1999, 71-75)
This is my favorite and most used modality and also the main reason I like to say I do Bodywork rather then Massage.
Swedish
The goal of Swedish Massage is to melt away muscle tension and increase the blood flow to your heart. Swedish Massage is extremely therapeutic as it decreases muscle toxins, increases oxygen levels in the blood, and improves flexibility in the body.
Hot Stone
Hot Stone Massage is often paired with Swedish Massage. Stones are heated and used with oils to sooth, warm, and massage your muscles. This allows your body to relax and release tension and stress.
