Regular massage therapy can help reduce stress, alleviate pain, improve circulation, enhance flexibility, and promote overall wellness. It’s a great way to maintain your physical and mental health.

Your first session will begin with a brief consultation to discuss your health history, current concerns, and massage goals. Your therapist will then tailor the massage to meet your needs, ensuring your comfort throughout the session.

You should wear whatever makes you feel comfortable. Most clients undress to their level of comfort, as you'll be properly draped throughout the session. Only the area being worked on will be exposed at any time.

Please contact us as soon as possible if you’re running late or need to cancel. We have a 24-hour cancellation policy. Late arrivals may result in a shortened session to accommodate the next client.

Our therapists can help guide you based on your specific needs and goals. During your consultation, we’ll discuss what you’re hoping to achieve, and recommend the best type of massage for you.

The frequency of massages depends on your individual needs and goals. Some clients benefit from weekly sessions, while others may find monthly massages sufficient. Your therapist can help you develop a schedule that works best for you.

Sorts massage and deep tissue massage are both therapeutic techniques designed to relieve muscle tension, but they differ in their purpose, approach, and who they are most beneficial for. Here's a breakdown of the key differences:

Sports Massage: Primarily aimed at athletes or individuals engaging in physical activity. It focuses on preventing and treating injuries, enhancing athletic performance, and aiding recovery after intense physical exertion. It’s often used pre- and post-activity to optimize muscle condition and flexibility.
Deep Tissue Massage: Focuses on relieving chronic muscle tension and pain by targeting deeper layers of muscle tissue and fascia (the connective tissue surrounding muscles). It’s more suited for addressing long-term muscle issues and tension, often related to stress, posture, or injury recovery, even for non-athletes.

Techniques

Sports Massage: Utilizes a combination of techniques such as compression, stretching, and mobilization. It is more dynamic and can involve faster, more rhythmic strokes to prepare muscles for action (pre-event) or slower techniques for recovery (post-event).
Deep Tissue Massage: Uses slow, deep strokes and firm pressure to break up scar tissue, reduce muscle knots, and relieve deep muscle tension. The strokes are more focused on specific areas where there is pain or stiffness.

Pressure and intensity

Sports Massage: Pressure can vary depending on the athlete’s needs—gentle and relaxing before an event, or deeper to work out tension post-event. It focuses more on muscle groups related to the sport the individual is engaged in.
Deep Tissue Massage: Typically involves more sustained, firm pressure targeting deeper layers of muscle. It's often more intense and can cause some discomfort during the massage as the therapist works through areas of chronic tightness or pain.

Who it's suited to

Sports Massage: Designed for athletes or physically active individuals, whether they are professionals or recreational. It’s also used by individuals who are recovering from a sports injury.
Deep Tissue Massage: Suitable for anyone experiencing chronic pain, muscle tension, or stiffness, regardless of their activity level. It’s often recommended for individuals with conditions like back pain, stiff necks, or tight shoulders.

Focus areas

Sports Massage: Focuses on muscle groups that are relevant to the person’s sport or physical activity. For example, a runner might get more attention on their legs, while a swimmer might focus on their shoulders.
Deep Tissue Massage: Targets specific areas of chronic tension or injury, regardless of athletic activity. It's more about addressing problem areas of the body rather than preparing or recovering from physical exertion.

In summary, sports massage is more performance and recovery-focused, typically used by athletes, while deep tissue massage is more about releasing chronic muscle tension and is ideal for anyone experiencing deep-seated muscle pain.