Massage Therapy
LAVEmd introduces massage therapy to their list of services. Massage therapy improves functioning of the circulatory, lymphatic, muscular, skeletal, and nervous systems and may improve the rate at which the body recovers from injury and illness. Massage involves holding, causing movement of soft tissue, and/or applying pressure to the body. Massage therapy is also for those who want to take a break from their hectic lifestyle - it distresses the system and relaxes tense muscles.
Mini Massage:
Focuses on neck and back using a combination of Swedish massage and trigger point therapy to ease muscle tension in the most common stress points.
Therapeutic Relaxation Massage:
A flowing therapeutic massage designed to promote calmness and relaxation.
Deep Tissue Massage:
This technique affects the deeper layer of the muscles and helps to relieve chronic pain. Excellent for sore, fatigued muscles.
Hot Stone Massage:
Enjoy the benefits of a Therapeutic Relaxation Massage enhanced by the warmth of heated river stones creating a deeper sense of relaxation. This technique will help relieve muscle tension and melt away stress.
Reflexology:
A deep foot massage that combines acupressure and massage techniques to the reflex-points on the soles of the feet to release tension, reduce fatigue and improve physical balance to the entire body.
Sports Massage: 30 min $50 / 50 min $75
Excellent therapy for the athlete. A special combination of traditional massage, stretching and trigger-point therapy which target sport specific muscles. Ideal for enhancing athletic performance as well as speeding muscle recovery after exertion.
Prenatal Massage: (2nd and 3rd Trimester only)
A special massage at a time when it is needed the most. Prenatal- consideration is given to the needs of the mother and the child, with a soothing moisturizing lotion providing serenity and comfort. Helps relieve the discomfort that pregnancy brings such as fatigue, back aches and leg cramps. This technique is beneficial for you and your baby.