AcuSkin Wellness Center LLC.

Massagy Therapy:

Relaxes tense muscles, Alleviates muscle pain, stiulates circulation and helps to release toxins through the lymphatic system, promoting overall good health.

• Swedish Massage
• Deep Tissue Massage
• Hot  Stone Massage   

What is a Swedish Massage? The term "Swedish Massage" refers to a variety of techniques specifically designed to relax muscles by applying pressure to them against deeper muscles and bones, and rubbing in the same direction as the flow of blood returning to the heart. Swedish massage was developed in the 1700's by a Swedish doctor named Per Henrik Ling. Purpose of Swedish Massage? The main purpose of Swedish massage is to increase the oxygen flow in the blood and release toxins from the muscles.  Swedish massage shortens recovery time from muscular strain by flushing the tissues of lactic acid, uric acid, and other metabolic wastes.  It increases circulation without increasing heart load.  It stretches the ligaments and tendons keeping them supple and pliable.  Swedish massage also stimulates the skin and nervous system and soothes the nerves themselves at the same time.  It reduces  stress, both emotional and physical, and is suggested in a regular program for stress management.  It also has many specific medical uses. Benefits of Swedish Massage? Swedish massage feels good, and is relaxing and invigorating. It affects the nerves, muscles, glands, and circulation, while promoting health and well being.   What is Deep Tissue Massage? Deep Tissue Massage is a massage technique that focuses on the deeper layers of muscle tissue. It aims to release the chronic patterns of tension in the body through slow strokes and deep finger pressure on the contracted areas, either following or going across the fiber's of the muscles, tendons and fascia. Deep tissue massage is used to release chronic muscle tension through slower strokes and more direct deep pressure or friction applied across the grain of the muscles.  Deep tissue massage helps to break up and eliminate scar tissue.  Deep tissue massage usually focuses on more specific areas and may cause some soreness during or right after the massage.  However, if the massage is done correctly you should feel better than ever within a day or two. Why get a Deep Tissue Massage? It feels good and it is beneficial to your health.  When muscles are  stressed, they block oxygen and nutrients, leading to inflammation that builds up toxins in the muscle tissue.  A deep-tissue massage helps loosen muscle tissues, release toxins from muscles and get blood and oxygen circulating properly.   Because many toxins are released, it's important to drink plenty of water after a deep-tissue session to help eliminate these toxins from the body. What is the purpose of Deep Tissue Massage? The purpose is to "unstick" the fibers of a muscle while releasing deeply-held patterns of tension, removing toxins, while relaxing and soothing the muscle.  It is both corrective and therapeutic.

What is Hot Stone Massage ?

Hot stone massage is a specialty massage that uses smooth, heated stones.  They are often basalt, a black volcanic rock that absorbs and retains heat well.

It is deeply soothing, relaxing form of massage.  The heat helps tighten the muscles.

What Happens During a Hot Stone Massage?

• Before you arrive, the massage therapist sanitizes  the stones and heats them in 120 to 150 degree water.
• The therapist uses the heated stone.   As the stone cools, the therapist replaces it with another.

• The therapist also leaves heated stones in specific    acupressure points along your spine,  or in the palms of your hand, or even between your toes to improve the flow of energy in your body.

What is Reflexology Massage?  

Reflexology is a gentle form of therapeutic treatment applied to the feet and sometimes to the hands.  It evolved around 1913 from the work of Dr. William H. Fitzgerald, an ear, nose and throat surgeon in the United States. Reflexology is considered to be a holistic healing technique that aims to treat the individual as a whole, in order to induce a state of balance and harmony in body, mind and spirit.

Reflexology is based on the belief
that there are reflex areas on the feet (and hands) corresponding to all parts of the body including major organs.  It is believed that applying pressure to specific areas on the feet, hands and ears can affect internal organs and body systems, and therefore promote good health.

The therapist stimulates and works these organs and systems through the reflexes areas on the hands and feet, applying pressure to the feet with thumb and fingers. Pressure is applied to clear out congestion and restore normal functioning and health.

Reflexology was brought to America in the early 1900's by Chinese immigrants.

Treatment Time?

A treatment usually lasts between 30 minutes and 1 hour.

Benefits of Reflexology?

Reflexology has many benefits.  It feels good.  It is pleasant and soothing, and it relaxes the body. Each person responds to a reflexology in a unique way and on occasions may experience a variety of short term reactions, for example, extreme relaxation, tiredness, lethargy or tearfulness. Reflexology is not a ‘cure-all’. However, it does help releive pain associated with migraine, sinus problems, breathing disorders, digestive problems, circulatory problems, back problems, tension and  Stress.