Description:

Generally considered a relaxing or wellness massage. This is a full body massage designed to initiate the relaxation response! You are on a massage table undressed to your level of comfort and always draped modestly. The therapist uses long slow strokes, kneading, compression, and other strokes and a variety of pressures according to your needs. At Alliance, in this type of massage our therapists may use a variety of techniques from other modalities to help you relax. This massage does not target specific muscles or work on specific conditions.

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Effects/Benefits:

This type of massage has many benefits! This massage increases the immune response by stimulating the lymphatic system, increases respiratory functions, promotes muscular relaxation, and enhances circulation of fluids, digestion, and elimination. The relaxation alone has an impact on many physiological and psychological aspects of health including managing and reducing stress and pain and balancing emotions. The full body response increases general well-being and a sense of euphoria. This type of massage is good for many conditions such as Fibromyalgia, sinus congestion, CFS, Depression, increasing blood flow to an area, or autoimmune disorders.

Contraindications: 

Heart Disease, Uncontrolled High Blood Pressure, Later stages of Diabetes with complications, contagious skin conditions, anything with a fever.  If in doubt, ask your therapist.