A massage can be an excellent way to relax and find relief from our every day stresses. Massages can help to restore balance, reduce stress, and alleviate pain, as well as improve overall well-being.
With our world so dominated by technology, and the cold glass screens of our phones being what we interact with most, human touch is more important than ever. Here at Note to Self Wellness, we pride ourselves on having a collective of massage therapists, each therapist an expert in their own style of massage, each bringing maximum healing benefits to you. So how do you decide on which style of massage is right for you? Everyone has a different and unique preference when it comes to being touched, so here is a guide to the different styles of massage we offer.
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Therapeutic Massage is a blend of the softer, tender strokes of Swedish Massage to the deeper pressure of Deep Tissue Massage. In Swedish Massage, a massage therapist manipulates the body's soft tissues muscles, tendons, ligaments and blood vessels and uses strokes that flow toward the heart, improving blood circulation.
In addition to helping with blood circulation and conditions of the the heart, Swedish massage can help with back pains, headaches, muscle issues and other chronic pains. It can help to reduce the symptoms of depression, stress, and anxiety, and it can help to boost the immune system, which can help with conditions like the common cold and asthma.
Deep tissue massage is best for giving attention to certain painful, stiff "trouble spots" in your body. The massage therapist uses slow, deliberate strokes that focus pressure on layers of muscles, tendons, or other tissues deep under your skin. Though less rhythmic than other types of massage, deep tissue massage can be very therapeutic, helping to relieve chronic patterns of pain, tension and muscle injuries, such as back sprain.
