Washington Western Massage Techniques

Deep tissue massage is often confused with deep pressure massage. Deep pressure massage means a constant, strong pressure throughout the session. Deep tissue massage can indeed have a significant amount of pressure behind certain techniques but deep tissue always has a goal. It is used on ailments like chronic pain, recovery from injuries, limited mobility, postural problems and muscle tension or spasm, among others.

Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) uses a hands-on technique that involves gentle stretching and release of tissue to help the lymphatic system function more efficiently. It is designed to attain and sustain proper functioning of the human fluid system that increases lymphatic flow and stimulates the lymph nodes to increase production of lymphocytes to enhance our body’s immune function.

If we were able to remove just the fascia from the body and look at it anybody could see that it is uniquely you. We could see your face/facial expressions and your body as it is. Fascia is around and in everything. It envelopes muscle fibers, organs, nerves, bones, and it is directly under our skin.

Post-natal massage relieves the overstretched ligaments of the lumbar and lower back areas and can also help normalize hormone levels following childbirth.

The weight of carrying your most precious cargo can be stressful on your muscles; let Eye Street Massage Therapy take care of you while you take care of your child. Expecting women go through a variety of different muscle issues due to the extra weight they carry. Back pain, leg pain, sore feet and muscle cramps are all standard issues for mothers to be and constant strain can lead to stress which is bad for the baby.

Reflexology, or zone therapy, is a complementary modality that is based on the principle that every organ, gland, and body part corresponds to a reflex point on the feet, hands, or ears. A reflex point is every point that you press that corresponds to an organ, gland or body part.

Sports massage is designed for the physically active and combines various techniques including deep tissue, range of motion, stretching and resistance work. Since each type of sport has different demands and uses different muscle groups in different ways, the massage will be designed to address those specific concerns and may differ according to the sport the athlete plays.

Swedish massage is what most people mean when they use the general term massage. It is one of the most relaxing types of massage to receive and is often used for a full-body session although your massage therapist can focus on specific problem areas.