Sports massage/athletic recovery
Sports massage uses a variety of massage techniques designed to help your body feel freer and stronger. It is particularly great for those with active lifestyles. Improve recovery, performance, and bulletproof yourself against injury. Active and passive stretching, neuromusclar therapy, trigger point work, cupping, taping, and IASTM/gua sha may be utilized in session and are included in one flat rate.
For 6o minutes, 1 area can be targeted while still addressing the whole body. 1-2 areas can also be addressed but may not include whole body.
For more than 2 targeted areas, and/or deep tissue pressure, 90 minutes recommended AND Ashiatsu (barefoot) techniques will be utilized.
“Laura is by far the best Massage Therapist that I have ever had. I had planter fasciaitis and she helped me get through that and I am now able to run pain free! I feel like a new person after every massage!"
add-on Services
(included with massage price)
Many spas and therapists charge $15-30 extra for add-ons such as hot stones or cupping. I want you to receive these benefits without worrying about cost so they are always available for your appointment and included in your session price.
Cupping
Cupping therapy is an ancient healing method that may ease back pain, neck pain, headaches and other issues (neuro-sensory pain modulation). It uses suction to pull on your skin and superficial layers of fascia to increase circulation to the affected area. It may also interact with your autonomic nervous system to via sensory receptors in the skin to relax overactive muscles. In sports massage, we can also apply cupping to help improve movement patterns and performance. Usually leaves circular marks on skin that fade in 3-5 days.
FREE
Hot stones
Hot Stone massage incorporates heated stones to apply heat to sore, achey muscles. A wonderful way to relieve pain and tension in the body. Incredibly relaxing. Please request hot stones ahead of time so they are ready for your appointment.
FREE
Hot Towels
Warm towels applied to a specific part of the body to relax muscles, increase circulation, and release tension. Especially wonderful on the feet or hands!
FREE
kineseology tape
Evidence-based taping of a specific body part for the purposes of pain mitigation, rehabilitation, edema/swelling management, scar mobility, postural management and proprioception. Lasts up to five days depending on daily activities and location of tape.
FREE (additional areas $10 each)
iastm (instrument assisted soft tissue modulation)
Also known as “scraping”, “gua sha”, or “graston technique”, IASTM is a super-effective manual therapy form of neuro-sensory pain modulation. IASTM tools are designed to be used with very gentle applications of force; aggressive techniques with heavy pressure are no longer required. Some redness in the area may occur post-treatment.
FREE
