Deep Tissue

Deep Tissue Massage is a group of techniques that focus on the deeper layers of muscle tissue. It aims to release the chronic patterns of tension and pain in the body through slow strokes and deep finger pressure on the contracted areas, either following or going across the fibers of the muscles, tendons and fascia.

Deep Tissue Massage helps to break up and eliminate scar tissue. Deep tissue massage usually focuses on more specific areas and may cause some soreness during or right after the massage, but if it's done right the client should feel better than ever within a day or two.

Deep tissue is also referred to as sports, medical, or clinical massage all encompassing a variety of techniques.

 

 Myofascial Release

Myofascial release refers to the manual massage technique for stretching the fascia and releasing bonds between fascia and skin, muscles, and bones, with the goal of eliminating pain, increasing range of motion and balancing the body. Fascia is located between the skin and the underlying structure of muscle and bone, it is a seamless web of connective tissue that covers and connects the muscles, organs, and skeletal structures in our body. Muscle and fascia are united forming the myofascial system.
 

Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation

(PNF) is a more advanced form of flexibility training that involves both the stretching and contraction of the muscle group being targeted. PNF stretching was originally developed as a form of rehabilitation, and to that effect it is very effective. It is also excellent for targeting specific muscle groups, and as well as increasing flexibility, (and range of movement) it also improves muscular strength.