Massage ServicesOur massage practice is geared towards providing a client centered massage experience. We will work with your preferences and requests in order to provide the best possible massage experience. In order to accomplish this most of our massages combine a variety of massage techniques.
See below for brief descriptions of each modality. Click on the titles for more information Contact us for more information: (360) 603-4120 About Our Lotions and OilsAt Blaine Healing Arts Massage Therapy we strive to be scent free. We use only unscented lotions and oils, which are designed for people with sensitive skin and noses.
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Relaxation/Swedish Massage
Sessions Available: 30, 60, 90, 120 minute
Through the use of light to moderate pressure Swedish massage promotes relaxation through releasing tight muscles, areas where stress is held, and improving circulation. During a Swedish massage the therapist uses long smooth strokes, kneading and circular movements on the superficial layers of muscle using unscented massage oil, lotion or cream. Sessions are typically 60 or 90 minutes long and the therapist will usually treat the full body depending on the clients wishes.
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Through the use of light to moderate pressure Swedish massage promotes relaxation through releasing tight muscles, areas where stress is held, and improving circulation. During a Swedish massage the therapist uses long smooth strokes, kneading and circular movements on the superficial layers of muscle using unscented massage oil, lotion or cream. Sessions are typically 60 or 90 minutes long and the therapist will usually treat the full body depending on the clients wishes.
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Deep Tissue Massage
Sessions Available: 30, 60, 90 minute
During a deep tissue treatment, the therapist uses firm pressure that is applied slowly and adjusted to your own individual comfort level. A variety of techniques are used to massage the deeper layers of muscle and fascia. Deep tissue techniques are used to release chronic muscle tension, treat repetitive strain or postural problems, for recovery from injury and to break up and eliminate scar tissue. The majority of the massage treatment will usually be focused on specific areas of the body but with longer massage sessions more areas of the body can be addressed. Deep tissue massage can also be incorporated into other massage modalities.
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During a deep tissue treatment, the therapist uses firm pressure that is applied slowly and adjusted to your own individual comfort level. A variety of techniques are used to massage the deeper layers of muscle and fascia. Deep tissue techniques are used to release chronic muscle tension, treat repetitive strain or postural problems, for recovery from injury and to break up and eliminate scar tissue. The majority of the massage treatment will usually be focused on specific areas of the body but with longer massage sessions more areas of the body can be addressed. Deep tissue massage can also be incorporated into other massage modalities.
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Orthopedic/Treatment Massage
Sessions Available: 30, 60, 90 minute
Orthopedic/treatment massage incorporates a variety of techniques to treat specific injuries or chronic painful conditions. The therapist chooses techniques based on the condition being treated and the stage of healing of the injury. The goal of treatment massage is to reduce pain, reduce inflammation, improve range of motion, restore the ablity to return to normal activities of daily living, and reduce the healing time so that clients can return to work and other activities. The treatment may include hot or cold therapies to reduce pain and speed recovery. A series of massage treatments at specific intervals is usually recommended to assist in the healing process. For treatment work it is recommended that clients bring shorts and a tank top or sports bra (for women) because treatment massage includes more postural assessment increased client movement on the table.
Orthopedic/treatment massage incorporates a variety of techniques to treat specific injuries or chronic painful conditions. The therapist chooses techniques based on the condition being treated and the stage of healing of the injury. The goal of treatment massage is to reduce pain, reduce inflammation, improve range of motion, restore the ablity to return to normal activities of daily living, and reduce the healing time so that clients can return to work and other activities. The treatment may include hot or cold therapies to reduce pain and speed recovery. A series of massage treatments at specific intervals is usually recommended to assist in the healing process. For treatment work it is recommended that clients bring shorts and a tank top or sports bra (for women) because treatment massage includes more postural assessment increased client movement on the table.
Lymphatic Facilitation
Sessions Available: 30, 60 minute
Lymphatic facilitation (manual lymphatic drainage) is a form of massage used to increase the healing process by increasing lymph flow, decreasing edema and swelling, and improving the function of the nervous, lymph and muscular systems. Lymph is a clear colorless fluid comprised of water, cellular components, fatty acids, and proteins. Its function is to move these components back to the blood, balance the body's fluids, and remove bacteria from the system. Lymph circulation is improved through gentle, slow, rhythmic movements made in a specific direction and progression on the patient's body. Lymphatic Facilitation is the only massage technique that can be done on an acute injury. It is performed through a series of light flushing massage techniques which visibly reduces inflammation so that the body’s natural immune function is enhanced. It can help people recover more quickly from sprains, strains, sore muscles, acute injuries, surgery (requires doctors permission), and swollen ankles. Lymphatic facilitation can be incorporated into other massage modalities
Lymphatic facilitation (manual lymphatic drainage) is a form of massage used to increase the healing process by increasing lymph flow, decreasing edema and swelling, and improving the function of the nervous, lymph and muscular systems. Lymph is a clear colorless fluid comprised of water, cellular components, fatty acids, and proteins. Its function is to move these components back to the blood, balance the body's fluids, and remove bacteria from the system. Lymph circulation is improved through gentle, slow, rhythmic movements made in a specific direction and progression on the patient's body. Lymphatic Facilitation is the only massage technique that can be done on an acute injury. It is performed through a series of light flushing massage techniques which visibly reduces inflammation so that the body’s natural immune function is enhanced. It can help people recover more quickly from sprains, strains, sore muscles, acute injuries, surgery (requires doctors permission), and swollen ankles. Lymphatic facilitation can be incorporated into other massage modalities
Sports Massage
Sessions Available: 30, 60 minute
The goal of sports massage is to enhance the performance potential of athletes. Sports massage combines a variety of modalities in order to reduce myofascial restrictions, increase available range of motion, increase hyperemic response, increase circulation, decrease anxiety and stress, decrease muscle soreness, minimize the effects of stress and strain from training on the body, enhance recovery time, and reduce the risk of injury. There are three categories of sports massage, event, preventative/maintenance, and treatment/rehabilitative.
The goal of sports massage is to enhance the performance potential of athletes. Sports massage combines a variety of modalities in order to reduce myofascial restrictions, increase available range of motion, increase hyperemic response, increase circulation, decrease anxiety and stress, decrease muscle soreness, minimize the effects of stress and strain from training on the body, enhance recovery time, and reduce the risk of injury. There are three categories of sports massage, event, preventative/maintenance, and treatment/rehabilitative.
- Event sports massage is done on the day of the event and is incorporated into the warm up and cool down routines. It is usually 10-30 minutes and the intent is to help the athlete prepare for and recover from activity. It does not replace the athlete’s warm-up.
- Preventative and maintenance sports massage is a moderately paced massage that uses relatively deep and more specific techniques to decrease the minor aches and pains that result from athletic training and physical activity in order to reduce the risk of repetitive stress injuries, relax muscles and keep the athlete performing at the optimal level.
- Treatment and rehabilitative sports massage is designed to treat musculoskeletal injuries or conditions to enhance the recovery and healing process.
Pregnancy Massage
Sessions Available: 30, 60, 90 minute
Pregnancy massage is done throughout pregnancy and into the postpartum period. Pregnancy massage is a great way to nurture yourself and prepare your body for childbirth, recovery, breastfeeding, and the physical and emotional demands of having a baby. The goal of pregnancy massage is to provide emotional support through nurturing touch, enhance relaxation, decrease insomnia, decrease physical and mental stress, relieve tension on weight bearing joints (knees, pelvis, ankles, etc), neck and back relief from supporting the added weight of the baby and breasts, assist in the maintenance of proper posture, preparing and maintaining the muscles for childbirth so they are relaxed, decrease swelling of hands and feet, decrease sciatic pain, decrease calf cramps, and relieve stress/tension headaches.
Pregnancy massage is done throughout pregnancy and into the postpartum period. Pregnancy massage is a great way to nurture yourself and prepare your body for childbirth, recovery, breastfeeding, and the physical and emotional demands of having a baby. The goal of pregnancy massage is to provide emotional support through nurturing touch, enhance relaxation, decrease insomnia, decrease physical and mental stress, relieve tension on weight bearing joints (knees, pelvis, ankles, etc), neck and back relief from supporting the added weight of the baby and breasts, assist in the maintenance of proper posture, preparing and maintaining the muscles for childbirth so they are relaxed, decrease swelling of hands and feet, decrease sciatic pain, decrease calf cramps, and relieve stress/tension headaches.
CranioSacral Therapy
Sessions Available: 60 Minute
Massage Therapist: Laura Hedges
CranioSacral Therapy is a light-touch approach that releases tensions deep in the body to relieve pain and dysfunction and improve whole-body health and performance. (Upledger Institute)
Sessions Available: 60 Minute
Massage Therapist: Laura Hedges
CranioSacral Therapy is a light-touch approach that releases tensions deep in the body to relieve pain and dysfunction and improve whole-body health and performance. (Upledger Institute)