THERAPEUTIC
MASSAGE
SOFT TISSUE MANIPULATION
Targeted Manual Therapy
Though Christa's therapeutic sessions are not generally what is considered a normal massage, she recognizes the benefit of her initial training in traditional massages and mixes these therapies into her sessions when needed to make a lasting change in function to the area of complaint.
Designed to remove tension, relieve stress, and create other health benefits, therapeutic massage is used to relieve muscles and loosen connective tissue. It helps to improve circulation, headaches, soreness, and range of motion.
DEEP TISSUE
Deep and targeted pressure is used to release tight, overworking muscles and to reduce adhesions in the connective tissue between muscles to restore a sense of ease to the body.
CUPPING
Cupping uses negative pressure to pull, lift, open, and expand the body’s soft tissues. Static and gliding cupping are both used to effect muscles, connective tissue, and open up circulation of blood and lymph.
TRIGGER POINT
This therapeutic modality targets hypercontracted areas in muscle tissue commonly referred to as 'knots'. This work is aimed at finding the source of the referred pain and producing a deep release.
MYOFASCIAL RELEASE
Long holds encourage the connective tissue that binds all structures in the body together to relax and stretch, making it easier for structures to move properly without restriction.
