The main causes of trigger points are muscle load; acute, sustained or repetitive movements, muscles left in shortened position, structural or posture issues, overload, overworked and or trauma. According to Janet Travel MD, a recognized leading pioneer in diagnosis and treatment of trigger points, "Trigger points are the primary cause of pain roughly 75% of pain or play in virtually every pain problem".
Trigger point therapy is advanced and done directly on skin, through a sheet, or through light clothing. The therapist locates the trigger point (hypersensitive nodule (knot) in a taut band of muscle fibers) and uses direct pressure to the problem area of the muscle, causing release resulting in mobility without pain or stiffness. This is done at the client's tolerance level.
Dr. Vodder Manual Lymph Drainage(MLD) is a slow, gentle, repetitive technique that gently stretches the skin in specific directions incorporating a resting phase, allowing the skins return to its normal resting position. This technique is done skin on skin without oils or lotions. The pressure varies according to the condition of the underlying tissue. This rhythmic technique has an analgesic effect (pain relief) by continuously stimulating the inhibitory cell blocking nociceptors. It also helps balance the nervous system as well as reducing inflammation.
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Clients are typically fully clothed with sessions lasting 2-3 hours. The treatment consists of gentle placement of hands on the client's body and is very helpful to those in emotional or physical distress. This modality should NOT be rushed. The pace, level of vibration, direction, speed of movement, and heat/energy passing through the therapist's hands, is dictated by the client's emotional and physical state. Thus, promotes relaxation and well being.
Learn more reikiComplete Decongestive Therapy (CDT) is a combination of therapies specifically tailored to the Client's needs.
The main goal of CDT is to reduce, and prevent swelling, improve integrity of affected tissue, increase client knowledge/awareness, and improve self care. Each client has an individualized treatment plan based on severity, presence of other medical conditions, and clients abilities. CDT treatments uses Manual Lymph Drainage (to move lymphatic fluid post surgery), Limb Measurements, Bandaging, Self Care, Exercise, Fittings, and more.
A relaxing full body massage. Working on the topmost layers of muscles designed to induce relaxation, improve circulation and increase joint mobility. A hands on technique with lotion or oil is used with a combination of broad strokes, light, kneading, rhythmic, tapping, and point movements
Learn more swedish massageThis uses silicone cups in a variety of sizes and amounts of suction, can be an alternative or an addition to deep tissue massage. Cupping promotes the loosening of soft and connective tissue, scarring, and adhesions. Rather than compressing the tissue like many other techniques, it lifts and pulls the tissue through suction, creating a unique and pleasant sensation.
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The therapist brushes the skin with a dry brushing in a particular pattern, in the direction of lymphatic flow, while alternating with a gliding stroke of the hand. This is a full body treatment followed by a gentle massage with the option of using either citrus infused sesame oil or a mix of castor & jojoba oil.
Learn more dry brushingDuring the massage, light pressure is applied that gradually intensifies as your muscles and fascia become warmer. Minimal lubrication is applied to glide deeply along the length of your muscles. In some cases, the pressure is applied across the grain of the muscle to release adhesions and align tissue fibers. To achieve this, the therapist may also use their knuckles, elbows, and forearms, in addition to their fingertips and hands.
If at any point during the massage the pressure feels too intense, don't hesitate to communicate with your therapist. After the session, it's normal to feel slightly sore or tender, but this should dissipate quickly.
