Stonebridge Day Spa

Massage

Massage is a great support for relaxation, athletic training, pregnancy, and body-mind wellness.  It is also an effective treatment for relief from neck or back pain, headaches, muscle strains, joint injuries, anxiety, depression, insomnia, and emotional stress.

Relaxation Massage

Goal:         To calm the nerves, enhance circulation, and restore the body

Best for:     Stressed, anxious, tense, overworked, exhausted

Style:         Massage is flowing and rhythmic, slow to moderate speed, with light to deep pressure to client’s taste

Therapeutic Massage

Goal:         To reduce pain, improve flexibility, and restore healthy function

Best for:     Injured condition, chronic pain, reduced function or flexibility

Style:         Trigger point  (knots) reduced, and muscles stretched to improve/restore problem areas.  Assessment of the cause of the condition and home care are also usually included

Pregnancy Massage

Goal:         To improve the comfort of expectant mothers

Best for:     Especially second and third trimester, though first trimester may be accommodated with altered approach

Style:         Concentration on any areas of discomfort and gentle massage to enhance body’s repose.

Sports Massage

Goal:          Pre-sport massage to prepare the body for physical activity

      Post-sport massage to enhance the body’s recovery

Best for:     Recreational to professional athletes seeking to increase performance and speed recovery

Style:         Pre-sport massage is fast and rhythmic with emphasis on muscle warming and stretching.  Post-sport massage is moderate in speed with emphasis on flushing metabolic wastes and reducing muscle spasm

Couples Massage

Goal:         To share a relaxing experience together

Best for:     Celebrating a caring relationship between two individuals

Style:         Peace and solace are emphasized in an environment that is conducive to shared relaxation and repose

Hot Stone Massage

Goal:          Deep relaxation

Best for:     Extremely tense muscles and those who prefer warmth and deep muscle relaxation

Style:         Gently warmed basalt stones are used to deliver heat and pressure directly to the muscles as they   are massaged (also available as a Couples Hot Stone Massage)

Deep Tissue Massage

Goal:          Deep muscle relaxation and restoration

Best for:     Extremely tense muscles and those who prefer to feel deep pressure with their massage

Style:         Slow massage with extreme pressure to release tightly held muscles that are chronically tense and contracted.  Though sometimes uncomfortable, the massage seeks to release muscles for long-lasting relief

Raindrop Aromatherapy Massage

Goal:          Spinal alignment and balancing

Best for:     Those who feel off-balance or out of alignment

Style:         Nine different essential oils and oil blends are dripped onto the back, legs and feet like raindrops.  A special reflexology technique is used to work the oils into the skin and underlying tissues.  Massage and stretching of the spinal area complete the treatment

Thai Massage

Goal:          Flexibility and vitality

Best for:     Those who feel stiff or lethargic

Style:         Pressure point releases, stretches and passive movements ease joint restriction.  Please wear yoga or gym attire as treatment is performed with you remaining fully clothed.  You should feel both relaxed and invigorated by the treatment.