Head to Toe Family Spa

The five basic strokes in Swedish massage therapy are effleurage (long smooth strokes), friction (wringing or small circular movements), tapotement (percussion), petrissage (kneading, rolling, and lifting), and vibration (rocking and shaking movements).

If you are dealing with chronic pain or are faced with mobility issues, then the deep tissue massage modality is a great option. Here, the therapist uses deliberate slow strokes to really get into tight or painful muscles.

Did you know the amount of skin on your body is nearly equal to a surface area of more than 18.5 square feet? Even more astonishing is that approximately 16% of your overall body weight comes from the weight of your skin alone.

Do you suffer from chronic migraines or frequent headaches? Regularly scheduled massages have been shown to be an effective way to reduce their pain and frequency.

What are some of the benefits of a massage? Well, it can slow down your heart rate, reduce your blood pressure, and lessen the likelihood of developing depression.

Multiple studies have found that regularly scheduled massage sessions can reduce high blood pressure (hypertension), sometimes for several days after a visit.