What massage should I book?

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Book a Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage (MLD) if you're:

• Feeling sluggish
• Experiencing localized swelling
• Experiencing sinus/congestion
• Recovering from surgery (plastic, knee, etc)
• Dealing with conditions like lipedema or lymphedema, fibromyalgia

If you are generally healthy, it will not cause weight loss, though it can feel relaxing and temporarily reduce mild puffiness.

AVOID MLD IF YOU HAVE:

• Heart disease or heart failure
• Kidney failure or severe kidney problems
• Active blood clots or deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
• Active infections, cellulitis, or a fever
• Cancer or radiation-damaged tissue in the treatment area

Book a Swedish Massage if you're:

• Looking for general relaxation and stress relief
• Looking to unwind after a long week.

Swedish Massage involves LIGHT to MEDIUM pressure 

Book a different massage if you have any areas you'd like focus work on. 

Looking  to relax/for a full body massage while still focusing on an area, like neck or low back?
Book if you:

• Sit most of day (like desk/driving jobs) and would like some focus work on neck, upper back, or low back. (Want focus work but with more pressure? Book a Deep Tissue Massage)

For a full body massage with some focus work

Book a Deep Tissue Massage if you're:

• Wanting a Swedish or Therapeutic Massage but with more pressure. 
• You just want to relax but with more pressure

When You Should Avoid or Skip a Deep Tissue Massage:

• Blood clotting issues: You take blood thinners or have a history of deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
• Active inflammation or open wounds: Avoid areas with acute injuries, skin damage, or severe swelling.

Book a neuromuscular massage if you:

• Would like focus work on only upper body (upper back, neck, shoulder pain) 
• Would like focus work on only  lower body (glutes, legs)
• Are dealing with sciatic pain 
• Are dealing with Nerve compression or irritation: You experience tingling and/or numbness down arm(s), carpal tunnel syndrome.
• Have tender knots that send pain to other parts of your body, like shoulder tension causing headaches or hip tightness causing low back pain
• Standard massage hasn’t worked: A regular relaxation massage makes you feel good temporarily, but the deep ache or tightness returns within a couple of days

Book a Sports Massage if you('re):

• A runner
• Gym goer
• Regularly exercise
• Play sports
• Deal with delayed post workout soreness 
• Have limited flexibility 

When You Might NOT Need a Sports Massage (Choose Physical Therapy Instead) A sports massage targets muscles and soft tissue, not acute joint injuries, torn ligaments, or sharp pain. You should see a physical therapist instead if you experience: 

• Sharp, shooting, or nerve-related pain.
• Acute sprains, strains, or joint swelling.
• Pain that happens during rest or prevents normal movement.