Michael found massage through his own athletic endeavors competing in track and field and trying to qualify for the Olympic Trials in 1996. During this time he discovered the benefits of receiving massage for improving performance and for preventing injuries. Michael is a USATF certificated coach and works with two local high school teams as well as amateur runners needing help with training plans. Michael is also a Sports/DT Massage Instructor and has considerable knowledge of anatomy and muscle function. He is happy to explain techniques and very helpful in understanding the path to take for better muscle function. Being a running coach and having worked in shoe retail as well, he is able to analyze gait and give advice on running shoes and equipment. “Massage is an important part of one‘s routine for peak performance. Whether you are a weekend warrior or a pro athlete, none of us want to suffer through an injury and/or be sidelined from our activity. Reaching for the best range-of-motion and the ability to rely on your muscles’ full capacity will save your body, mind and spirit.”
Extended prenatal massage that targets specific areas of discomfort during pregnancy, promoting relaxation, reducing swelling, and easing muscle cramps and spasms.
A longer prenatal massage to relieve muscle tension and stress during pregnancy, improving overall comfort and relaxation.
Prenatal massage relieves common pregnancy symptoms such as muscle cramps, spasms, and myofascial pain commonly experienced in the lower back, neck, shoulders, hips, and legs. Swelling in the extremities—arms, hands, legs, and feet—can also be reduced.
Same as above, but with additional time to address any deeper fluid stagnation and improve overall health and detoxification.
A more extended lymphatic drainage session for deep detoxification, tissue regeneration, and improved immune system function.
Lymphatic drainage massage is a gentle, hands-on technique that supports the proper functioning of the body’s lymphatic system. Critical to health and vitality, the lymphatic system drains stagnant fluids from tissues, regenerates tissue, filters toxins, detoxifies the body, and supports a healthy immune system.
A complete relaxation experience offering comprehensive muscle tension relief, deep relaxation, and a mental and physical rejuvenation.
A longer relaxation massage session designed for deep relaxation, muscle tension relief, and overall stress reduction.
Extended relaxation massage for greater stress relief, improving circulation, and enhancing mental and physical well-being.
A soothing relaxation massage that focuses on stress reduction, gentle muscle tension relief, and promoting a calm, peaceful state of mind.
Comprehensive deep tissue therapy for maximum relief from muscle pain and stiffness, using sustained compression, myofascial release, and trigger point techniques.
Sports massage encompasses many modalities such as Swedish, deep tissue, and neuromuscular techniques, and the appropriate technique is selected based on the client’s training, competition, and recovery schedules. For example, if you are competing the day after your appointment, aggressive deep tissue work may hinder your performance by inducing inflammation. In such cases, medium-pressure circulatory work would be a better choice for preparation.
Deep tissue massage is an umbrella term used to describe results-oriented bodywork, including myofascial release, trigger point therapy, neuromuscular work, and sustained compression. Your therapist may use other techniques to achieve the goal of reaching all affected layers of tissue.
Deep Tissue Massage uses various techniques like Myofascial Release and Trigger Point Therapy to access deep muscle layers and provide relief from tension, pain, and muscle knots. It aims to improve flexibility and circulation.
Same as above, but for a longer duration to provide deeper relief and relaxation. Targeting stubborn muscle tension, pain, and stress through effective deep tissue techniques.
Treat yourself for all your hard work —Restore, Recover, and Perform Better.