Massage Therapy

Benefits of Massage

Massage/Bodywork has a wealth of benefits, some are physical some are mental and improve flexibility, reduce blood pressure, and restore proper fluid flow in the body. The mental benefits of massage are reduction in mental stress decreased irritability, improves focus, and improved sleep periods. The emotional benefits of massage are, a decrease in anxiety, and enhancement of self image, and provide a feeling of wellbeing.

Types of Massage HealthQuest Offers:

Deep Tissue-The goal of deep tissue massage is to get in contact with the deep layers of muscle and connective tissues.

Trigger Point Therapy-TPT  is a therapy that targets sore, irritable, or tight spots in muscles. The therapist carefully seeks out trigger points and uses specific compression techniques to release these areas.

Visceral Manipulation- VM uses very specific soft manual forces to encourage normal mobility, tone and motion of the internal organs and their connective tissues.

Sports Massage/ Injury Recovery- is designed to increase athletic performance. Most often sports massage focuses on the muscles used by athletes, i.e. runners want special focus on their legs and hips. Deep tissue techniques aid in increased blood flow and a reduction in soreness of stressed or over used muscle groups.     

Pregnancy Massage - Pregnancy massage is massage therapy specifically tailored for the expectant mother's needs. The mother's body must be properly positioned and supported during the massage, using pillows and padding. Proper positioning ensures comfort and safety for the mother and baby.

Infant Massage- Researchers are finding that infant massage may promote better sleeping, relieve colic, and perhaps even enhance an infant's immune system, motor skills, and intellectual development.

Foot Reflexology- Reflexology involves massaging or applying pressure to parts of the feet, or sometimes the hands and ears, with the goal of encouraging a beneficial effect on other parts of the body, or to improve general health. 

Lymphatic Massage - Lymphatic Massage is a type of gentle massage which is believed to encourage the natural circulation of the lymph through the body. The lymph system depends on peristalsis and the movement of skeletal muscles to squeeze fluid through lymph ducts and vessels.

Swedish Massage- Swedish massage uses five styles of long, flowing strokes to massage. The five basic strokes are effleurage (sliding or gliding), petrissage (kneading), tapotement (rhythmic tapping), friction (cross fiber) and vibration/shaking. Swedish massage has shown to be helpful in reducing pain, joint stiffness, and improving function in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee over a period of eight weeks. It has also been shown to be helpful in individuals with poor circulation

Myofascial Release -  Myofascial Release is a form of soft tissue therapy used to treat somatic dysfunction and accompanying pain and restriction of motion. This is accomplished by relaxing contracted muscles, increasing circulation, increasing venous and lymphatic drainage, and stimulating the stretch reflex of muscles and overlying fascia.

Hot Stone Therapy Massage- A hot stone massage uses stones, sometimes heated, to massage the body. The hardness of the stones allows the therapist to address specific problem areas with more detailed work or deeper pressure. Basalt stones of various sizes, shapes and weights are used throughout and heated in water.

Chronic Condition Massage- Condition specific massage such as, TMJ, whiplash headaches, rotator cuff injuries, arthritis, sciatica, piriformis syndrome, carpal tunnel, thoracic syndrome, and more.

Please see our "Massage Club" section for details on pricing.  

*Descriptions of massage taken from wikipedia.com*