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Massage
In the past, getting a massage was a luxury for those who could afford it. However, these days more people are getting them regularly as the awareness of their long-term benefits increases. At Natural Radiance, we are happy to bring this powerful wellness service to you.
Swedish Massage
Swedish massage is a gentle full-body massage that is great for people who are new to massage, or who want to release tension, or who desire gentle touch. It can help release muscle knots, and it is also a good choice for when you want to fully relax during a massage. The massage therapist will use a combination of:
- Kneading
- Long, flowing strokes in the direction of the heart
- Deep circular motions
- Vibration and tapping
- Passive joint movement techniques
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Hot Stone Massage
Hot stone massage is best for people who have muscle pain and tension or who simply want to relax. This type of therapeutic massage is similar to a Swedish massage, only the massage therapist uses heated stones in lieu of or in addition to their hands. Hot stone massage may help:
- Ease muscle tension
- Improve blood flow
- Alleviate pain
- Promote relaxation
- Relieve stress
During a hot stone massage, heated stones are placed on different areas of the whole body. Your therapist may hold a stone as they massage different parts of your body using Swedish massage techniques with gentle pressure. Sometimes, cold stones are also used.
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Aromatherapy Massage
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Deep Tissue Massage
Deep tissue massage uses more pressure than a Swedish massage. It is a good option if you have muscle problems, such as:
- Soreness
- Injury
- Imbalance
- Tightness
- Chronic muscle pain
During a deep tissue massage, your massage therapist will use slow strokes and deep finger pressure to relieve tension from the deepest layers of your muscles and connective tissues. While deep tissue may be more intense, you should not feel any pain or soreness.
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Sports Massage
Sports massage is a good option if you have a repetitive use injury to a muscle, such as what you may get from playing a sport. It’s also a good option if you’re prone to injuries, because it can be used to help prevent them. Sports massage can:
- Increase flexibility
- Improve athletic performance
- Relieve pain
- Reduce anxiety
- Release muscle tension
A sports massage can be done as a full-body massage or on specific parts of the body that need the most attention. Deep pressure may be alternated with soothing strokes, depending on your needs.
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Trigger Point Massage
Trigger point massage is best suited for people who have injuries, chronic pain, or a specific issue or condition. Sometimes, areas of tightness in the muscle tissues, known as trigger points, can cause pain in other parts of the body. By focusing on relieving trigger points, this type of massage can reduce pain. Some researchers have found that treatment of head and neck muscles with trigger point therapy may reduce frequency, intensity, and duration of tension and migraine headaches, though more research is needed. Trigger point massage uses alternating levels of pressure in the area of the trigger point to alleviate tension. The massage will include work on your entire body, though your therapist will focus on specific areas that need to be released.
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Reflexology
Reflexology uses gentle to firm pressure on different pressure points of the feet, hands, and ears. It is best for people who are looking to relax or restore their natural energy levels. It is also a good option for those who are not comfortable being touched on the entire body. Reflexology may be especially beneficial for:
- Relaxation
- Reduced pain
- Reduced fatigue
- Improved sleep
- Reduced anxiety
- Improved mood
Some researchers have found that reflexology significantly decreased the anxiety of patients undergoing cardiovascular procedures compared with the control group. Others have found that reflexology could reduce fatigue and pain and improve the quality of sleep in patients with lymphoma.
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Shiatsu Massage
Shiatsu massage is best for people who want to feel relaxed and relieve stress, pain, and tension. It is a Japanese type of massage that:
- Promotes emotional and physical calm and relaxation
- Helps relieve pain
- May relieve headache
- Reduces muscle tension
- Improves sleep and fatigue
- May improve mood
Shiatsu therapy combined with standard care for lower back pain has been shown to improve symptoms and quality of life immediately after treatment. Athletes may benefit from Shiatsu therapy as it has been shown to improve sleep quality and daytime fatigue in a group of young athletes with sports-related concussions. Shiatsu massage works the whole body, but your therapist may focus on areas that need extra attention. During the massage, your therapist will use their hands, palms, and thumbs to massage certain points of your body. Pulsing or rhythmic pressure is used.
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Thai Massage
Thai massage is best for people who want a more active form of massage and want to reduce and relieve pain and stress. It can also help improve:
- Flexibility
- Circulation
- Energy levels
Thai massage works the entire body using a sequence of movements that are similar to yogic stretching. Your therapist will use their palms and fingers to apply firm pressure to your body. You also will be stretched and twisted into various positions.
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Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Lymphatic drainage massage, also known as manual lymphatic drainage (MLD), is a type of gentle massage that encourages the lymph fluids to circulate through the body. The lymphatic system helps remove toxins, and improved circulation can help with a number of conditions, including:
- Lymphedema
- Fibromyalgia
- Edema
- Skin disorders
- Fatigue
- Insomnia
- Stress
- Digestive problems
- Arthritis
- Migraine
Researchers have found that lymphatic drainage massage was more effective at improving the quality of life of fibromyalgia patients compared with connective tissue massage. A 2021 review of 17 studies found some evidence that MLD in early stages following breast cancer surgery may help prevent progression to clinical lymphedema.
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Cranial Sacral Therapy
Cranial sacral therapy or craniosacral massage is a type of bodywork that helps release compression in the bones of the head, low back, and spine. The idea behind cranial sacral therapy is that gentle manipulation of the bones in the skull, spine, and pelvis, can help the flow of cerebrospinal fluid in the central nervous system. It can also produce deeply relaxing results. Some conditions that may benefit from cranial sacral therapy include:
- Migraine
- Headaches
- Constipation
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Disturbed sleep cycles and insomnia
- Scoliosis
- Sinus infections
- Neck pain
- Fibromyalgia
- Recurrent ear infections or colic in infants
- Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders
- Trauma recovery, including trauma from whiplash
- Mood disorders, like anxiety or depression
- Difficult pregnancies
Check with your Natural Radiance licensed professional to determine if this therapy is appropriate for your needs.
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Abhyanga Oil Massage
Abhyanga is a type of oil massage from the system of Ayurvedic medicine. The oil is warmed and gently massaged all over the body. This type of massage focuses on nourishing the skin rather than deeply massaging the muscles. Benefits include:
- Reduced stress
- Activation of the parasympathetic nervous system (rest and digest)
- Improved skin health and moisture
- Reduced blood pressure
- Reduced muscle stiffness
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Myofascial Release Therapy
Myofascial release therapy is another type of bodywork that involves releasing stiffness in the fascia, the connective tissue system that contains each muscle in the body. Your therapist will massage and stretch any areas that feel tense with light pressure. Specific conditions that may benefit from myofascial therapy include:
- Myofascial pain syndrome
- Headaches
- Venous insufficiency
Licensed professionals with a great understanding of anatomy and physiology, such as the ones you will find at Natural Radiance, are key to the success of this treatment.
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Lomi Lomi Therapy
‘Lomi lomi’ translates to ‘rub rub’ in Hawaiian, and reflects the broad, flowing strokes made with the therapist’s fingers, thumbs, palms, arms and elbows. Macadamia, palm and coconut oils are usually used as moisturizers in lomi lomi massage, to keep the strokes smooth and to nourish the skin. Many believe that the healing art of Lomi lomi was brought to Hawaii by the earliest Polynesian settlers, while others believe that it is deeply infused with the practice of ‘living aloha’ – a carry-over from ancient Hawaii and the mystical land of Mu. The Hawaiian lomi lomi massage can also be referred to as Kahuna bodywork. Lomi lomi aims to treat the body and mind as one whole being. Benefits include:
- Release tension
- Assist blood and lymph flow
- Eliminate waste and stimulate toxins
- Rejuvenate the body
- Instill a sense of peace, harmony and wellbeing.
Massaging different parts of the body at the same time is another unique feature of Hawaiian Lomi Lomi massage, wherein the recipient can feel a profound sensation of relaxation because multiple areas are being worked on. In this manner, Hawaiians believed that the normal flow and harmony of an individual can be achieved by the removal of toxins and wastes produced by an individual’s body.
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Which integrated services help to improve my massage therapy outcomes?
Natural Radiance is dedicated to having you Look Natural and Feel Radiant! Massage therapy comes in many varieties all geared toward achieving a goal of physical and mental wellness. Other services help to heal from within as well. For example, it will be difficult to achieve optimal wellness if nutrition is off. A consultation with the Natural Radiance holistic nutritionist may start you in a newer, healthier direction. Hydration is always emphasized regardless of the type of massage received. Intravenous (IV) therapy immediately following a massage session is a relaxing way to quickly provide the necessary hydration, electrolytes, and minerals needed to get the most benefit from your body work. If you are seeking massage therapy to recover faster from athletic endeavors, selecting the proper peptides as well as bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) may also help in that regard. These are just some examples of how an integrated approach will exceed your expectations!
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