Medical Massage

Various techniques may be used during a session. We may incorporate deep-tissue massage, myofascial release, trigger point work, various movement therapies or passive-resistive stretching techniques. Medical massage helps relieve pain, reduce stress, and can work on a specific problem—such as a frozen shoulder.

Swedish Massage

 Swedish massage is performed to energize the body and improve overall health. This type of massage involves actions like percussion, kneading, vibration, tapping and rolling. Massage oil or lotion is used to protect the skin from friction.

Prenatal Massage

A prenatal massage is a therapeutic bodywork specifically designed for pregnant women. It involves the gentle manipulation of muscles and soft tissues to promote relaxation, alleviate pain, and enhance overall well-being.

Reflexology

Reflexology is a type of therapy that uses gentle pressure on specific points along your feet (and possibly on your hands or ears as well) to help you feel better. The theory is that this eases stress, and that helps your body work better. It’s also known as zone therapy.

Cupping

Cupping is an ancient technique involving suctioning the skin with glass, plastic, or silicone cups. It may help boost immune function, increase blood flow, and reduce pain. More and more research is emerging to suggest that cupping may be an effective complementary treatment for a variety of symptoms and conditions.Cupping is an ancient technique involving suctioning the skin with glass, plastic, or silicone cups. It may help boost immune function, increase blood flow, and reduce pain. More and more research is emerging to suggest that cupping may be an effective complementary treatment for a variety of symptoms and conditions.

Gua Sha

Gua sha is a traditional Chinese medicine technique that involves scraping the skin with a smooth-edged tool to relieve pain and tension, and promote healing. Gua sha is believed to improve circulation, reduce pain, and promote healing. It may help with a variety of health conditions, including musculoskeletal problems, headaches, neck pain, swelling, anxiety, fatigue, insomnia, and perimenopausal symptoms.

Stretching

A therapist-led stretching technique that focuses on the connective tissues and muscles throughout the body. FST is often used by athletes to recover from overwork, but it can also be beneficial for recreational exercisers. FST uses gentle, oscillating movements to decompress joints and expand soft tissue space.

Myofacial Release

A manual massage technique that uses gentle stretching to release stiffness in the fascia, the body's connective tissue. This can help with pain, mobility, and the body's natural healing process.

Lymphatic Drainage

Lymphatic drainage massage relieves swelling that occurs when illness or medical treatment clogs your lymphatic system. Lymphatic massage involves gently manipulating specific areas of your body to move excess fluid buildup away from your tissues and toward working lymph vessels and lymph nodes so they can get rid of toxins in your body.

Dena personalizes each massage to the needs of the individual.