Massage Modalities
Active Isolated Stretching/Assisted
Active Isolated Stretching (AIS) is one of the methods of stretching most used by today's athletes, massage therapists, personal/athletic trainers, and professionals. Active Isolated Stretching allows the body to repair itself and also to prepare for daily activity. The Active Isolated Stretching technique involves the method of holding each stretch for only two seconds. This method of stretching is also known to work with the body's natural physiological makeup to improve circulation and increase the elasticity of muscle joints and fascia.
Orthopedic Massage
Orthopedic massage is a type of injury rehabilitation that focuses on the muscles and soft tissues surrounding joints. The aim goal of orthopedic massage is to relieve pain while restoring balance to the tissues and create a fuller range of motion.
Cupping (static)
Cupping uses suction to draw blood to or away from specific areas of your body. People mostly use cupping to relieve conditions that cause pain. Some people say it also helps with chronic (ongoing) health issues. Cupping may ease symptoms of: Arthritis, including rheumatoid arthritis. Back pain, neck pain, knee pain and shoulder pain. Asthma and other breathing issues. Carpal tunnel syndrome. Gastrointestinal (GI) disorders like irritable bowel disease (IBD). Headaches and migraines. High blood pressure (hypertension).
Cupping Massage (medi-cupping) (vacu-therapy)
MediCupping uses a machine to create the suction and pumping movements that are normally done with manual vacuum pistols, to create a soothing, consistent and effective treatment without strain on the therapist or client. As it is applied this therapy reveals invaluable information of the body through the lens of the cup. As an adjunct therapy to chiropractic manipulations, medical protocols and surgical recovery, MediCupping therapy accelerates patient progress … leading to happy clients.
Gua Sha
Gua sha helps promote blood flow to the area being scraped, which can help reduce pain and stiffness. For example, adults with chronic neck pain saw significant improvements in pain after a single gua sha treatment, compared with adults who used a heating pad, according to a past study.
Massage Gun
Massage guns can greatly improve muscle endurance, increase power, and improve kinesthetic awareness. The effects include decreased pain, improved muscle tone, range of motion and circulation.