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Specializing in Manual Lymphatic Drainage for Pre Surgical Treatment, Post Surgical Recovery, Detoxification and Therapeutic Massages for Overall Wellness 

I offer a variety of therapeutic treatments such as Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Swedish, Pregnancy, Deep Tissue and Sports Massages. All treatments are beneficial depending on your needs and specific goals.
 

If you are unsure about what kind of massage treatments you are looking for or if you have been directed to seek out a specialized treatment and require more information, below is a brief overview of each treatment as well as their many health and wellness benefits. 

What is MLD?

Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is a light, non-invasive, superficial technique that helps promote movement of lymphatic fluid out of the body tissue and into the lymphatic system. MLD should not be confused with traditional massage. The objective of MLD is to gently and rhythmically superficial skin stretching to open and close the tiny lymphatic vessels. The repetitive rhythmic movements encourages larger volumes of edema (stagnant fluid) to be moved and directed through specific channels into lymph nodes where pathogens, metabolic waste, and toxins are neutralized. Fresh nutrients are therefore exchanged with the increase in blood circulation which results in better health and wellness. 

MLD Therapy provides many health benefits including:

• Edema Reduction
• Pain Reduction
• Scar Tissue Reduction
• Detoxification
• Increased Circulation
• Immunity Stimulation
• Stress Reduction: 

See the MLD for Surgery and Detox section for further information.

Swedish Massage

The most common type of massage is Swedish massage therapy. It involves soft, long, kneading strokes, as well as light, rhythmic, tapping strokes, on topmost layers of muscles. This is also combined with movement of the joints. By relieving muscle tension, Swedish therapy can be both relaxing and energizing. And it may even help after an injury.

Benefits of Swedish Massage:

• Pain management
• Increased blood flow
• Rehabilitation for muscle injuries
• Increased flexibility
• Reduced stress
• Improved immune system

Pregnancy Massage

During pregnancy, your body goes through major changes. Pregnancy massage can help with these changes by reducing stress, decreasing arm and leg swelling, and relieving muscle and joint pain. Massage may be particularly helpful during a time when medication and other medical options may be more limited. Using specially designed massage pillows or massage tables, the massage therapist will help get you into a comfortable position for this type of massage.

Benefits of Pregnancy Massage

• Massage Regulates Hormone Production
• Reduced Swelling and Edema
• Increased Comfort
• Better Fetal Positioning
• Improved Circulation

Deep Tissue Massage

Deep tissue massage is best for giving attention to certain painful, stiff "trouble spots" in your body. The massage therapist uses slow, deliberate strokes that focus pressure on layers of muscles, tendons, or other tissues deep under your skin. Though less rhythmic than other types of massage, deep tissue massage may be therapeutic -- relieving chronic patterns of tension and helping with muscle injuries, such as back sprain.

Benefits of Deep Tissue Massage

• Stress Relief
• Reduces Pain
• Lowers Blood Pressure and Heart Rate
• Breaks up scar tissue and increases range of motion
• Rehabilitates injured muscles
   

Sports Massage

Developed to help with muscle systems used for a particular sport, sports massage uses a variety of approaches to help athletes in training -- before, during, or after sports events. You might use it to promote flexibility and help prevent injuries. Or, it may help muscle strains, aiding healing after a sports injury.

Benefits of Sports Massage

• Helps increase flexibility
• Speeds up recovery
• Increases supply of oxygen and nutrients
• Helps eliminate by-products of exercise
• More relaxed, focused and clearer mind
• Reduces Pain