Deep Tissue Massage is a form of bodywork that aims to relieve tension in the deeper layers of tissue in the body. Deep Tissue Massage is a highly effective method for releasing chronic stress areas due to misalignment, repetitive motions, and past lingering injuries. Due to the nature of the deep tissue work, open communication during the session is crucial to make sure you don't get too uncomfortable. Keep in mind that soreness is pretty common after the treatment, and that plenty of water should be ingested to aid with the flushing and removal of toxins that will have been released from the deep tissue during the session.

Orthopedic massage is a style of massage therapy focused on treating painful conditions that affect the soft tissues of the body. Because orthopedic massage is designed to treat medical conditions, it requires extensive training. It involves releasing tense muscles, helping to stretch and lengthen tight muscles and tendons, and decompress rigid joints. My goal is to restore full health to the soft tissues of your body, both treating your specific conditions as well as improving your overall well-being.

Myofascial massage is a technique used to treat injuries and discomfort, reducing pain and increasing range of motion. Myofascial massage differs from other types of massage in that it targets the fascia - the membrane surrounding muscles - rather than the muscle itself. Since fascia completely encases every muscle in the body, imbalances in the fascia can have serious effects on your range of motion and comfort level. While other forms of massage can overlook the fascia, myofascial massage focuses specifically on releasing tension in this important membrane. It is commonly used in a treatment protocol or series of techniques to fully address a muscle imbalance.

Neuromuscular therapy is a system of massage techniques that were developed in the 1930's by Dr. Stanley Lief in England. It uses a holistic approach towards healing, emphasizing and stimulating the body's natural ability to heal itself. Neuromuscular therapy also enhances the function of joints and muscles, and accelerates the overall healing process by facilitating the release of endorphins. 

Trigger points form as a local contraction in a small number of muscle fibers that are part of a larger muscle or muscle bundle. Usually there is a taut band in muscles containing trigger points, and a hard nodule can be felt. Pain frequently radiates from these points of local tenderness to broader areas, sometimes distant from the trigger point itself. These in turn can pull on tendons and ligaments associated with the muscle and can cause pain deep within a joint where there are no muscles.  

Copy and paste the following link into your browser address bar to determine the muscles contributing to your trigger points.              http://www.triggerpointmaps.com/test.html

A balanced body preserves agility and stability for an active lifestyle. Developed by Aaron Mattes, Active Isolated Stretching (AIS) is a dynamic system for improving your flexibility and overall well-being. You've probably been told that stretching your muscles reduces your chance of injury, but did you know that it also strengthens your tendons and improves your circulation? This could be the one thing that keeps you mobile for the rest of your life!

Each half hour session focuses on either upper or lower body. Please wear gym clothing for comfortable and modest coverage during session.

Try this 90-minute hands-on informational session to better golf and less pain. Learn self-massage and flexibility exercises to use before, during and after your game that will improve your ability to swing the club. This could be the one thing that keeps you from being injured while playing your favorite game.

Package includes a professional instructional video and a warm-up routine "cheat sheet".

Group sessions are available at a discounted rate.

Strengthen your body in ways that will help your game. Fill out a fitness and health questionnaire and receive a customized workout via email each week for less than $25 per month! Call Melissa at 603-969-1374 for details.

Posture analysis is an assessment of someone's posture to look for signs of injuries, as well as poor postural habits that could lead to injury in the future. In a clinical setting, such patient evaluations can be valuable for determining the origins of postural strain and developing an appropriate treatment program with massage or physical therapy. 

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• Golf Flexology can be learned with your golf buddies or get your favorite golf club to host a workshop. Minimum of 3 people needed to hold a class. Instructional video must be purchased separately.

• Couples Massage classes are held once a week over a 4-week span and can be taught to up to 3 couples at once. Each couple is considered one entry.

All classes are 90 minutes in length and include material to take home with you to work on your own.

Chair massage is a popular way of relieving stress and releasing tension right in your home or workplace. You receive your massage in a specialized ergonomic chair which I bring to your location. In addition to the usual health benefits of massage, another benefit of chair massage is that it is done over the clothing. With seated massage, you can avoid the discomfort and awkwardness that you may feel in disrobing for a traditional massage.

Also, chair massage sessions are usually shorter than traditional massage, making it convenient enough to fit into your busy schedule. 

CHAIR MASSAGE IS GREAT AT PARTIES, OFFICES and CONVENTIONS.

Mileage is charged from my doorstep to yours and is based on mapquest routing. This fee covers travel, set-up & breakdown time and expenses. You get a full 60 or 90 minutes of treatment time once your session begins.