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Deep Tissue
Deep tissue massage is a therapeutic bodywork technique that uses slow, deliberate strokes and sustained, targeted pressure to reach the deeper layers of muscle and fascia. It’s used to break up adhesions, release chronic muscle tension and “knots,” improve range of motion, reduce pain, and promote circulation and tissue healing. Treatments can feel intense or moderately uncomfortable as tight areas are worked, and multiple sessions are often needed for lasting relief. Performed by a trained therapist, it’s not appropriate for everyone (e.g., certain circulatory conditions, acute inflammation, or recent surgery), so screening and clear communication about pressure and sensations are important.
Swedish
Swedish massage is a classic, full-body therapeutic massage that uses a combination of long gliding strokes (effleurage), kneading (petrissage), tapping (tapotement), friction, and light vibration to relax muscles, ease tension, and improve circulation and lymphatic drainage. Pressure is adjustable to the client’s preference, from light and soothing to firmer work for muscle tightness. It promotes overall relaxation, reduces stress, relieves minor muscle aches, and can improve range of motion. Performed by a trained therapist, it may be modified or avoided for clients with certain conditions (e.g., acute inflammation, fever, deep vein thrombosis, or recent surgery), so intake screening and communication about pressure are important.
Sports Massage
Sports massage is a targeted massage modality designed to support people who train or compete in physical activity. It uses techniques such as effleurage, petrissage, deep tissue work, trigger point release, stretching, and myofascial techniques tailored to the sport, training phase, and athlete’s needs. Goals include enhancing performance and flexibility before an event, reducing delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS) and speeding recovery after activity, managing overuse injuries, and lowering injury risk through improved tissue mobility and balanced muscle function. Common issues treated include tendonitis (e.g., tennis elbow), hamstring strains, IT band or runner’s knee complaints, and muscle tightness that impairs performance. Sessions are individualized by timing (pre-event, inter-event, post-event, or maintenance) and intensity; screening for acute injury, inflammation, or medical contraindications is important.
Myoskeletal Therapy
Myoskeletal therapy is a hands-on, assessment-driven approach that addresses the relationship between muscles, joints, fascia and the nervous system to reduce pain and restore functional posture. Typical goals and benefits include: Reducing chronic pain associated with postural imbalance (e.g., forward head posture) by addressing weak, shortened or inhibited muscles. Releasing nerve entrapment and reducing compression from tight muscles, restricted joints, or ligamentous tension. Restoring muscle strength, coordination and proprioception to reverse atrophy and “muscle amnesia.” Reducing pain sensitivity and protective guarding through graded, assisted stretching and progressive loading. Improving joint mechanics and resolving biomechanical dysfunctions that contribute to tendon and joint injuries. Enhancing athletic performance with hands-on retraining and proprioceptive exercise guidance. Re-educating movement patterns and modifying the nervous system’s pain response via targeted exercise prescription and gradual exposure. Practitioners combine soft-tissue work, joint mobilization, neuromuscular re-education and corrective exercise. As with any manual therapy, individual results vary and a thorough assessment and medical screening are recommended. For more information: https://erikdalton.com/about-erik/myoskeletal-alignment-techniques/
Prenatal Massage
Prenatal massage is a modified, pregnancy-safe form of therapeutic bodywork based on Swedish techniques and specialized positioning to support comfort and safety throughout pregnancy. Using gentler pressure, side-lying positioning or a properly fitted pregnancy cushion, therapists address common pregnancy complaints and promote overall well‑being. Common benefits: Reduces lower back and pelvic/sciatic pain Decreases swelling by improving circulation and lymphatic drainage Lowers stress and improves sleep through relaxation and hormone regulation Relieves muscle tension and joint discomfort and helps prepare the body for labor Offers a natural, drug‑free approach to pain relief Safety and considerations: Treatments are adapted to each trimester and client comfort; side‑lying or supported semi‑reclining positions are used instead of prone. Certain conditions (e.g., preeclampsia, uncontrolled high blood pressure, placenta previa, high‑risk pregnancy, or recent bleeding) require physician clearance or contraindicate massage. Therapists should take a thorough intake, obtain informed consent, monitor comfort continually, and adjust pressure and positioning as needed. A properly fitted pregnancy cushion or bolsters will be used as demonstrated in the photo to ensure support and safety.
