A message from Mike Taylor, Massage Therapist:

Please check out the links to the left to find out about the services I offer, my schedule and location as well as the prices for each service. If you want to know more about Therapeutic Massage, keep reading below.

What is Therapeutic Massage?

Therapeutic massage is designed to help muscle and soft tissue release contractions and blockages to blood flow, oxygen rejuvenation and waste elimination.

Applied to sports injury, chronic illness, stress relief and the strains of daily life, therapeutic massage opens new channels for nutrient replacement while stretching muscles and re-aligning the body.

How do blockages occur? Muscle fibers bind together as they are called on to create strength and balance. Often the result is a constriction or "knot" which does not release when the effort ceases. Increasingly, the "knot" binds new fibers and restricts blood flow to the affected fibers and area creating a cramp to the muscle. These restrictions can be reduced or eliminated through eschemic pressure on the muscle or smoothing and lengthening of the fibers.

Whether caused by high activity levels such as athletics, posture issues associated with sitting or driving, and simple tensions of anxiety, the body tightens up and needs relief. A massage therapist is trained to see the anatomical issues and address them with soft tissue manipulation freeing tissue and energy.

Some techniques include:

  • Classic Swedish Massage: European massage with a variety of smoothing strokes.
  • Deep Tissue Massage: Massage for those situations requiring deep muscle releases.
  • Myofasial Massage: Techniques to release muscles slowly.
  • Acupressure and Shiatsu: For deep release to trigger points.
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