Relaxation massage styles utilize gentle techniques to reduce stress, promote overall wellness, relax muscles, and diminish pain.  Possibly the most well-known style of relaxation massage today is the "Swedish" massage.  Therapeutic massage styles focus on goals such as releasing muscle spasms or strengthening specific muscles affected by injury.  Therapeutic massage uses more specific manipulation of the muscle and surrounding tissues, and may also help other body systems such as the circulatory, nervous, or lymphatic systems. 

                                                                          Benefits of Therapeutic massage:

• Relaxes muscles and improves joint mobility
• Relieves stiff and aching muscles
• Improves flexibility
• Triggers the relaxation response
• Relieves tension headaches
• Improves immune system functioning
• Brings back oxygen and nutrients to refresh muscles
• Improves circulation of blood and lymph
• Improves energy flow
• Promotes well-nourished and healthy skin
• Reduces anxiety and promotes a feeling of well-being