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The therapeutic massage technique we use is referred to as Deep Tissue Massage.
For this type of bodywork you do need to disrobe. You will be covered by a "drape" while on the massage table at all times.
Your massage therapist will only undrape each section of the body as it is being worked on.
You should only undress to your comfort level so you can be totally relaxed during the massage therapy session.
Deep Tissue Massage is a type of bodywork aimed at the deeper tissue
structures of your muscles and fascia (also called connective tissue). The Deep Tissue massage modality uses many of the same
movements and techniques of Swedish massage, but the pressure is generally more intense or "deeper".
Deep tissue is a more focused type of therapeutic massage. Your massage therapist works to release chronic muscle tension or 'knots' (also known as adhesions).
Deep tissue massage should not be painful, but it will be more uncomfortable that a classic
Swedish or 'spa' massage. It is important that you communicate intense discomfort to your massage therapist.
This type of massage works on chronic muscle tension or injury because there are usually adhesions in muscles.
These adhesions create constrictions which will result in pain by blocking circulation, limiting
movement or range of motion and causing inflammation. The intension of deep tissue bodywork is
to break down adhesions and therefore help relieve pain and restore normal range of motion. Your massage therapist uses direct pressure, friction, and other techniques
to help break-up constrictions and adhesions. Unlike traditional or classic
Swedish and "Spa" massage therapy, which is used mostly for relaxation, the deep tissue massage modality will focus on more specific muscular issues.
Massage lotion is used for deep tissue bodywork to provide medium
glide and maximum friction. The Lotion allows the therapist to have
complete control without excessive drag on the skin, providing
optimum relief of tension and stress. Massage lotion is non-greasy,
conditions the skin throughout the massage and yet doesn't absorb
too quickly into the skin. Blends of lotions are perfectly balanced
to provide glide with enough friction for deep tissue massage and
offer superior workability without feeling sticky. Massage lotions
allow for "good grip" for deep tissue bodywork, yet lubricate and protect the skin from friction.
