At Sequoia Massage Therapy the techniques are mostly used with a combination of Swedish,Shiatsu,Acupressure and Sports. This customized session will cover all necessary areas that calls for relief of any pain, soreness and injuries that the body has incurred from an active lifestyle.
Deep tissue massage aims to reach deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue. The massage therapist will slowly press their fingers into the skin with pressure. They will use slow, firm strokes to target deep tissues, Overall targeting specific trigger points/knots in the muscles.
The muscles and connective tissues are warmed up by using smooth, long and sweeping strokes called effleurage. This is when the therapist evaluates your muscle tension and spreads the lotion or oil across your body. When the tissues are warmed up, deeper tissues will be worked on using heavier strokes known as petrissage. This frees up knots and tight muscles.
A useful component of a balanced training for athletes. Other benefits of a sports massage include improved endurance, promotes flexibility, decreased recovery time and fatigue and, prepares both the body and mind for optimal performance.
Acupressure is a specific massage technique that aims to decrease pain, clear tension in muscles, increase blood circulation and promote deep states of relaxation. Acupressure can be effective to relieve headaches, back ache and help to manage conditions such as fibromyalgia.
This massage focuses on areas of tight muscle fibers that can form in your muscles after injuries or overuse.
Shiatsu is a form of massage that utilizes the hands, thumb, or other body parts, to apply direct pressure on various points or channels in the body.
