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"Health is a large word. It embraces not the body only, but the mind and spirit as well ...
and not today's pain or pleasure alone, but the whole being and outlook of a man."
~James H. West
Types of Massage

Swedish / Relaxation Massage: If relaxation and increased energy is what you need, this full-body massage uses a variety of techniques specifically designed to relax muscles, stimulate circulation and manipulate the soft tissues of the body. The main purpose is to increase the oxygen flow in the blood and release toxins from the muscles. It affects the nerves, muscles, glands, and circulation, while promoting health and well being.      
Deep Tissue Massage: This type of massage therapy focuses on realigning deeper layers of muscles and connective tissue. It is especially helpful for chronically tense and contracted areas such as stiff necks, low back tightness, and sore shoulders. When there is chronic muscle tension or injury, there are usually adhesions (bands of painful, rigid tissue) in muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Adhesions can block circulation and cause pain, limited movement, and inflammation. Deep tissue massage works by physically breaking down these adhesions to relieve pain and restore normal movement. 
Trigger Point Therapy: Trigger points are hyper- irritable nodules (knots) within the muscle fibers that cause chronic pain in the same area and/or somewhere else in the body. These "knots" can also cause muscle weakness, limited flexibility, and muscle spasms. Trigger point therapy is a bodywork technique that involves  applying pressure to tender muscle tissue in order to relieve pain and dysfunction in other parts of the body. The purpose of trigger point therapy is to eliminate pain and to re-educate the muscles into pain-free habits. After several treatments, the swelling and stiffness of neuromuscular pain is reduced, range of motion is increased, tension is relieved, and circulation, flexibility and coordination are improved.
Sports Massage:  Sports massage has many benefits for athletes of all levels. It can help improve range of motion and muscle flexibility, reduce muscle spasms and metabolic build-up, enhances circulation and reduces excess muscle tension, reduces stiffness and soreness, shortens recovery time between workouts, and relieves conditions which may cause injury. The typical session will incorporate several techniques, including deep tissue, trigger point, myofascial release, joint movements, muscle energy techniques, circulation enhancement, and facilitated stretches. The goals in sports massage are improving the athlete’s performance, preventing trauma or injury, and providing relief to painful and overworked muscles. 
Integrated Bodywork: Our bodies are unique and require different approaches to reach functional balance. Sometimes, due to an injury or sensitivity, one part of our body will require a different treatment than another. These cases will require combining different massage techniques to get to the core of the discomforts. This would mean integrating two, three, or all techniques from other modalities. Integrated Bodywork is a unique recipe of varying ingredients of massage techniques that is fitted for and focuses on the individual client’s body as a whole.
On-site Chair Massage: If you have ever sat behind a desk all day, then you are familiar with the symptoms of workplace fatigue - tension headaches, stiff neck, painful wrists, tight shoulders, and back pains. These symptoms cause mental fogginess, decreased energy, susceptibility to injuries and illness - leading to absenteeism and loss of production. On-site chair massage has been shown to reduce the adverse effects of sitting for long periods of time, relieve physical problems associated with repetitive tasks, improve alertness and ability to focus, help relieve common problem conditions such as tension headache and sore muscles, improve immune system, increase good feelings about workplace, increase loyalty to company, and leave employees feeling revitalized and ready to work. I will come to your place of business and provide stress relieving 15-20 minute chair massage to your employees. 
    
*** My fee is $70 per hour paid by the employer or $1 per minute paid by the employee (minimum 15-minute sessions) with an additional $20 paid by the employer for the allotted setup and travel time. You provide a small space and I will bring all the necessary equipment and supplies. Please contact me for more details and scheduling.


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*** Massage should not be considered as a replacement for professional medical treatment: a physician should be consulted in all matters relating to health and especially in relation to any symptoms that may require diagnosis or medical attention. In some cases, a primary physician’s approval/prescription is required before any bodywork is administered. Care should be taken during pregnancy, particularly in the use of essential oils and pressure points. Essential oils should not be ingested, and should be used for babies and children only on professional advice.
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Office:  Phone -  (503) 427-2737  *   Email - Info@AbsoluteBalanceBodywork.com
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