Massage and Bodywork

Definition

A massage technique used in many different forms of massage (Rolfing, Trigger point therapy, Hellerwork, etc.)  Slow strokes or holds with  finger or some other body part (elbows, knees, etc.) which applies deep pressure on areas of the body suffering from chronic muscle tension.  Also used on areas that simply ache or feel contracted. Deep tissue massage is especially effective with areas of scar tissue or stuck fascia.  Caution needs to be used not to damage tissue or cause tissues to loss their integrity by ironing them too thin.  I use a gentle form of deep tissue which gets in deep, helps the muscles to release, but is safe to the muscles wholeness.

General Benefits of Massage

• Gives a sense of well-being

• Decreases stress

• Decreases aches and pains

• Speeds up healing time after injury or surgery

• Helps prevent sports or movement injuries

• Increases relaxation

• Increases circulation

• Increases cellular detoxification

• Increases range-of-motion

• Relieves tension headaches