Massage

Are you ready to….

…ease muscle tension and spasm with a professional who is proficient in pain relief?

…relax and enjoy a therapeutic modality that complements your optimal wellness?

…improve circulation, mobility, and flexibility?

…help you to become as stress-free as possible?

Massage at the Park Avenue Center for Well Being is performed by an experienced, licensed massage therapist and incorporates both eastern and western massage modalities. Sessions are personalized according to your needs, symptoms, and preferences. Soothing and relaxing, massage therapy can help to ease pain and increase your mind/body awareness of habits, posture, and patterns that may be unnecessarily prolonging your condition. Leave the office with concrete with calm energy and substantial relief. Gentle suggestions for ways to make subtle changes in posture and lifestyle are offered in an attempt to prolong the effects of the massage.

A sample of our massage techniques, in addition to traditional forms, follows. If you don’t know which to try? No problem, we will tailor a unique session just for you.

OFFERINGS:

*SHIATSU: Try the technique you have all heard about-Acupressure, compression & meridian stretching. *MYOFASCIAL RELEASE: Release tightly adhered musculature. *THAI MASSAGE with yoga stretching: 1hr. 45 mins. of deep stretches, acupressure, and passive postures. *MEDICAL MASSAGE: Realigns specific muscle fibers using gentle to deep pressure. *AYURVEDIC MASSAGE: Detoxify/renew with deep work, oils & subtle energy points.

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INNOVATIVE OPTIONS TO ADD TO YOUR MASSAGE:

*TRIGGER POINT: Release tight points with focused pressure and careful stretching. *SWEDISH: Relax with flowing strokes and nurturing oils. *CHEROKEE BODYWORK: Great Spirit guides bodywork, imagery and dialogue. *REFLEXOLOGY: Balance & relax the whole body by stimulating feet & hand points. *TUI NA: Deep & energetic Chinese medical massage for chronic pain/adhesions. *INTUITIVE MOVEMENT AND BIOENERGETIC RELEASE: Muscles are re-positioned & eased.

Active Isolated Stretching (AIS), the Mattes Method
AIS is a gentle, therapeutic bodywork treatment for connective tissue/fascial release, increased joint flexibility, and relaxation of muscles.

Pre-Natal / Post-Natal Massage
Gentle massage emphasizing reduction of lower back and neck/shoulder pain, as well as detoxification, and improved circulation. It also promotes natural childbirth with an easier, shorter labor time.

Bowen Therapy (neuromuscular)
Bowen therapy is a system of bodywork that resets the body’s entire nervous system, by a series of gentle, non-invasive moves.

Reflexology
Energy blocks in any part of the body are mirrored in the foot. By massaging specific points on the foot, the entire body receives a healing massage.

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