"When the Body Gets Working Appropriately, the Force of Gravity Can Flow Through. Then, Spontaneously, the Body Heals Itself."
Ida Rolf, Pioneer in the Field of Massage Therapy and Rolfing Integrative Movement
Massage Therapy has many types of techniques and histories, some of the more ancient originating in Egypt and the Orient. All of these techniques and types of massage are meant for the well being of the recipient and can be tailored to individual needs. Massage therapy today means helping to achieve a homeostasis (balance) so the body can function at it's healthiest.
The modalities for massage therapy range from light touch to deep pressure, stretching and use of hot or cold therapies. You will hear of techniques like Swedish Massage, Acupressure, Trigger Point Therapy, Shiatsu, Reflexology, Deep Tissue Massage, Rolfing, Esalan, Chair Massage, Lomi Lomi, Cranio Sacral Therapy and Myofascial Release. What this means for you is a program designed to adapt to your specific needs in conjunction with the many other services available at Absolute Health Group.
The benefits of massage therapy are well noted. Throughout the years, massage therapy has been known to fight a large number of conditions. Some of the benefits of this therapy include, relief from joint and muscle pain, increased blood circulation as well as stress and depression reduction. Massage Therapy has also been known to detoxify the body and remove waste and toxins from the body. The overall result that is sought after in massage therapy is the ability to bring the body to its natural state with increased healing capabilities.