1
hour $70.00
(Option 2)
Mini Heated Stone Massage
This service is a favorite at North
Country Therapeutic Massage.
A 60 minute massage with the benefit of several heated stones that are
used in the therapists hands to glide over, work into and soothe tired,
stressed and sore neck, low back and leg muscles. This massage offers a
combination of deep tissue work with the benefits of penetrating moist
heat.
1 hour $60.00 (Option 3)
Therapeutic
Massage
Deep Tissue Massage:
Deep tissue massage targets the
deeper layers of muscle and
connective tissue. The massage therapist uses slower strokes or
friction techniques across the grain of the muscle.
Deep tissue massage is used for
chronically tight or painful
muscles, repetitive strain, postural problems, or recovery from injury.
People often feel sore for one to two days after deep tissue massage.
Web Site that explains the effects of deep tissue massage:
http://www.wikieducator.org/Describe_the_effects_of_massage/Effects_of_deep_tissue_massage
Trigger Point Therapy:
Trigger points are areas of tenderness in a
muscle. There are two basic types of trigger points: active and latent.
Active
trigger points cause muscular pain and will refer pain and
tenderness to another area of the body when pressure is applied. Latent trigger points only exhibit
pain when compressed, they do not refer pain to other areas of the body. Latent trigger points are believed
to be one of the causes of stiff joints and restricted range of motion.
Trigger points have several causes. Some
common causes of trigger points can occur from birth trauma, an injury
sustained in a fall or accident, poor posture, or overexertion.
The purpose of trigger point therapy is to
eliminate pain and to re-educate the muscles into pain-free habits.
After several treatments, the swelling and stiffness of neuromuscular
pain is reduced, range of motion is increased, tension is relieved, and
circulation, flexibility and coordination are improved.
Sports Massage:
Sports
massage is specifically designed for people who are involved
in particular sport or physical activity. But you don't have to be a
professional athlete
to have this type of massage, it's also used by people who are active
and work out often.
The focus isn't on relaxation but on preventing
and treating injury and
enhancing athletic performance.
A combination of
techniques are used. Facilitated stretching is a common
technique that helps to loosen muscles and increase flexibility.
Cupping
Massage:
Cupping is a subtle but powerful therapy
that works by creating
suction and negative pressure. The strong vacuum will mimic the
rolling action of deep tissue massage without the discomfort. The
movement may be long for lengthening muscle tissue, or circular and
stimulating for
stubborn knots and areas of rigid tissue. Cupping is used
to drain
excess fluids and toxins, loosen adhesions and lift connective tissue,
bring blood flow to stagnant skin and muscles and stimulate the
peripheral nervous system. On a deeper therapeutic level,
cupping is very beneficial for many conditions such as high blood
pressure, anxiety, fatigue, chronic headache, fibromyalgia and
neuralgia. Contracted, congested muscle tissue will soften quickly with
only a few minutes. The skin will turn very red
with strong cupping, indicating that the circulation has been brought
to the surface. The sensation is
truly indescribable! Clients often describe a deep warmth, and a
tingling sensation long after the treatment has ended. This method can
be integrated into any of the therapeutic sessions.
1
hour of Therapeutic Massage is $60.00
(Option 3)
Pregnancy Massage
Bringing a new little
person into your lives not only creates excitement and joy, but it
can also create challenging experiences as well. Moms-to-be face
changing bodies, that often cause aches and pains in the low back, legs
and hip region. She could also face anxiety or stress, especially if
this is her first pregnancy. Some of the benefits massage offers a
woman during pregnancy are:
- Massage helps mom's body to eliminate waste products
through the
lymphatic and circulatory systems, which combats fatigue and helps the
mother feel more energetic.
- By aiding circulation, massage eases the load on mom's
heart and helps to keep her blood pressure in check.
- Muscular discomforts, such as cramping, tightening,
stiffness, tension, and knots, can all be alleviated.
- Massage can help relieve depression or anxiety caused
by hormonal changes mom is experiencing.
- Massage relieves many of the normal discomforts during
pregnancy, such as backaches, a stiff neck, leg cramps, headaches,
edema, and sore, swollen ankles and feet.
- Massage increases local and general blood circulation,
which
brings more oxygen and nutrients to the cells of both the mother and
fetus. This means greater vitality and less fatigue for mom and better
nourishment for her baby.
- Massage stimulates glandular secretions, which helps
stabilize hormone levels.
- Massage can help relieve depression or anxiety caused
by hormonal changes mom is experiencing.
- It relaxes tense muscles and can
also increase muscular flexibility. Flexibility will be most helpful
during the last trimester and during the birth itself.
- Massage helps to soothe and relax nervous tension,
which
helps the mother sleep more easily and more deeply. Incidentally,
doctors all agree that a relaxed mother will have a happier, healthier
pregnancy and possibly an easier childbirth experience, too.
60 minute session $60.00 (
Option 3 )
(must be
more than 12 weeks pregnant)
North
Country TM Signature Feet Retreat
This is a perfect way to spend some time
away from your busy schedule. Relax in a comfortable leather recliner with
heated, moist herbal packs around your neck and shoulders. Then
enjoy a
wonderful Reflexology treatment that uses acupressure techniques,
essential oils and hot moist stones to penetrate deep into the
metatarsals. Then the session ends with a massage of the legs and
feet with a luxurious lotion full of Arnica, Peppermint, and
Lemongrass that calms and cools the tissue, helps with varicose veins,
increases circulation and reduces swelling. This lotion is also
wonderful for smoothing callused feet and heels due to its rich super
concentrated penetrating emollient.
(This product is cruelty free and
Made in the USA)
Foot Massage.....Hand
Massage......$1.00 per minute
Chair
Massage/Corporate Massage
Ease the tension you've developed from
keyboarding eight hours a day,
or perhaps you bend and lift during your workday. Whatever you do that
causes discomfort, chair massage can no doubt help ease the effects of
it. This modality
provides quick and easy access to those tense and painful muscles in
your neck, shoulders and low back area. No need to undress and no oils
are used, so you could stop in on your lunch break. I regularly offer
chair massage at local camp/resorts, golf resorts (on the third green
during tournaments is especially popular), beach or pool side, baby
showers, bridal showers, in corporate offices, local farmers
markets.....where ever there are people and space for my chair. If you
have a large event and would like several therapists, that too can be
arranged.
$1.00 per
minute ~ ($20.00 travel/set up fee with a two hour minimum
requirement)
