Styles and Techniques...
The following is a list of styles and techniques that Massage for Musicians has to offer. We have provided a short description of each so that you may familiarize yourself with the work we do.
Deep Tissue
Used to release chronic muscular tension, deep tissue massage is applied with greater pressure and on deeper muscles than classic Swedish massage.
Cranio Sacral
Developed by Dr. William Sutherland, subtle techniques for re-patterning the physical and energetic systems, often resulting in the body realigning its own structure. Highly relaxing.
Hypnotherapy
Like meditation and visualization, this is a method by which a qualified therapist can induce a positive mental state in an individual. Hypnosis is designed to generate a deep state of relaxation in which there is heightened receptivity to customized suggestions through the calm repetition of words, statements, and guided imagery. This is only for those who are serious about personal growth and goal accomplishment. Can also be used as a general relaxation technique. Helps to reduce anxiety, improve performance, and control pain.
Lymphatic
Reduces swelling , encourages lymphatic system to cleanse the blood and detoxify. Very light pressure. Engages the parasympathetic nervous system. Very relaxing. The delivery of oxygen and nutrients to cells is enhanced through massage because of the improved vascular and lymphatic circulation.
Myotherapy
Developed by KC Miller, a technique designed to allow holding patterns within trapped muscles to be broken and re-educated, revitalized, and rehabilitated. Involves articulation, stretching, trigger points, deep tissue and range of motion work. Helps to improve joint mobility, stretches connective tissue of joints.
Neuromuscular
This form of deep tissue massage focuses on one specific muscle at a time. Through the use of concentrated finger pressure, sensitive "trigger points" are released and blood flow is increased. Compression and spreading strokes may also be used.
Trigger Point
Concentrated finger pressure to release a specific area of congestion within the muscle tissue.
Polarity
Developed by Dr. Randolph Stone, helps to facilitate the body's ability to move into balance within it’s physical, emotional, and energetic systems. A process, which leads to the awareness of your own personal healing. Can include massage and chakra balancing.
Swedish
A technique using kneading, stroking, tapping , and shaking to induce the body to relax. Swedish massage can also relieve soreness and swelling, as well as, promote rehabilitation after an injury.
Pregnancy
Available upon special request. With the use of a special device called The Body Cushion, a relaxing and therapeutic massage may be given with the client lying face down. This is an especially wonderful benefit to women in their third trimester, although it may be done at any time during the pregnancy. Light to medium pressure only, as deep pressure is contraindicated.
Reflexology
Gentle to deep thumb pressure work on specific reflex points on the feet and hands used to treat imbalances in the corresponding areas of the body. Stimulates nerve impulses during treatment.
Shiatsu
Literally meaning "finger pressure" in Japanese, this Oriental massage technique focuses on acupressure points to restore and maintain health. Through firm, rhythmic pressures applied to specific points for three to ten seconds each, attempting to unblock the energy that flows through the acupuncture meridians.
Sports
A combination of kneading, passive stretching, and range of deep tissue motions, sports massage is designed to ease muscle strain and promote flexibility. It is most effective when applied before or after exercising.
Thai Body Work
Bodywork similar to a combination of Shiatsu and yoga. Traditionally done clothed on a floor mat.
The following is a list of styles and techniques that Massage for Musicians has to offer. We have provided a short description of each so that you may familiarize yourself with the work we do.
Deep Tissue
Used to release chronic muscular tension, deep tissue massage is applied with greater pressure and on deeper muscles than classic Swedish massage.
Cranio Sacral
Developed by Dr. William Sutherland, subtle techniques for re-patterning the physical and energetic systems, often resulting in the body realigning its own structure. Highly relaxing.
Hypnotherapy
Like meditation and visualization, this is a method by which a qualified therapist can induce a positive mental state in an individual. Hypnosis is designed to generate a deep state of relaxation in which there is heightened receptivity to customized suggestions through the calm repetition of words, statements, and guided imagery. This is only for those who are serious about personal growth and goal accomplishment. Can also be used as a general relaxation technique. Helps to reduce anxiety, improve performance, and control pain.
Lymphatic
Reduces swelling , encourages lymphatic system to cleanse the blood and detoxify. Very light pressure. Engages the parasympathetic nervous system. Very relaxing. The delivery of oxygen and nutrients to cells is enhanced through massage because of the improved vascular and lymphatic circulation.
Myotherapy
Developed by KC Miller, a technique designed to allow holding patterns within trapped muscles to be broken and re-educated, revitalized, and rehabilitated. Involves articulation, stretching, trigger points, deep tissue and range of motion work. Helps to improve joint mobility, stretches connective tissue of joints.
Neuromuscular
This form of deep tissue massage focuses on one specific muscle at a time. Through the use of concentrated finger pressure, sensitive "trigger points" are released and blood flow is increased. Compression and spreading strokes may also be used.
Trigger Point
Concentrated finger pressure to release a specific area of congestion within the muscle tissue.
Polarity
Developed by Dr. Randolph Stone, helps to facilitate the body's ability to move into balance within it’s physical, emotional, and energetic systems. A process, which leads to the awareness of your own personal healing. Can include massage and chakra balancing.
Swedish
A technique using kneading, stroking, tapping , and shaking to induce the body to relax. Swedish massage can also relieve soreness and swelling, as well as, promote rehabilitation after an injury.
Pregnancy
Available upon special request. With the use of a special device called The Body Cushion, a relaxing and therapeutic massage may be given with the client lying face down. This is an especially wonderful benefit to women in their third trimester, although it may be done at any time during the pregnancy. Light to medium pressure only, as deep pressure is contraindicated.
Reflexology
Gentle to deep thumb pressure work on specific reflex points on the feet and hands used to treat imbalances in the corresponding areas of the body. Stimulates nerve impulses during treatment.
Shiatsu
Literally meaning "finger pressure" in Japanese, this Oriental massage technique focuses on acupressure points to restore and maintain health. Through firm, rhythmic pressures applied to specific points for three to ten seconds each, attempting to unblock the energy that flows through the acupuncture meridians.
Sports
A combination of kneading, passive stretching, and range of deep tissue motions, sports massage is designed to ease muscle strain and promote flexibility. It is most effective when applied before or after exercising.
Thai Body Work
Bodywork similar to a combination of Shiatsu and yoga. Traditionally done clothed on a floor mat.
