Glossary

Acupressure consists of pressing the acupuncture points in an attempt to help the free flow of energy in the channel(s). Acupressure is similar to acupuncture, but the person uses their fingers instead of needles to work the point.

Aromatherapy is a specific type of therapy that incorporates the use of scented essential oil into a massage. The massage involves alternating between gentle and harder pressure while using a specific blend of essential oils.

Simply put, a CBD massage is a traditional massage performed with CBD-infused oils and creams. Adding CBD to your massage can help calm inflammation, soothe anxiety, reduce chronic pain and melt tension. Cannabidiol, or CBD, is non-psychoactive and is found in high concentrations in cannabis and hemp.

Craniosacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle hands-on technique that uses a light touch to examine membranes and movement of the fluids in and around the central nervous system.

Cupping Therapy is an ancient form of alternative medicine in which a therapist puts special cups on your skin for a few minutes to create suction. People get it for many purposes, including to help with pain, inflammation, blood flow, relaxation and well-being, and as a type of deep-tissue massage. Silicone cups used during session.

Deep Tissue is a massage technique that is mainly used to treat musculoskeletal issues, such as strains and sports injuries. It involves applying sustained pressure using slow, deep strokes to target the inner layers of your muscles and connective tissues. This helps to break up scar tissue that forms following an injury and reduce tension Read More

Lymphatic Drainage massage, also known as manual Lymphatic Drainage, relieves swelling that happens when medical treatment or illness blocks your lymphatic system. Lymphatic Drainage massage involves gently manipulating specific areas of your body to help lymph move to an area with working lymph vessels.

Muscle Energy Technique (MET) is a form of manual therapy, widely used in Osteopathy, that uses a muscle’s own energy in the form of gentle isometric contractions to relax the muscles via autogenic or reciprocal inhibition and lengthen the muscle.

Myofascial release therapy is a type of gentle, constant massage that releases tightness and pain throughout your myofascial tissues. First, your healthcare provider will locate trigger points, or knots, in your fascial tissues. Then, they'll gently apply pressure until they feel the tension release.

Neuromuscular massage therapy can basically be equated to a form of medical massage therapy. It is a highly specialized and extremely focused treatment method. NMT focused on areas of muscle spasm to relief chronic stiffness and pain.

A Sports Massage focuses on enhancing circulation, increasing tissue elasticity and reducing muscle tension.

The Swedish Massage is one of the most common types of massages you can get. This type of massage is performed to energize the body and improve overall health. It involves actions like percussions, kneading, vibration, tapping and rolling. Massage oil or lotions is used to protect the screen from friction.