Therapeutic Massage
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| Swedish Massage |
| 1 hour - $70 |
| 1 1/2 hour - $100 |
| Swedish Massage is a total body treatment that uses smooth flowing strokes to melt away tight muscles and release muscular and emotional tensions throughout the body. This Massage typically involves the client being treated while lying on a massage table using essential oils to manipulate the muscles. Swedish massage has been known to alleviate join pain & fatigue, relieve sore muscles, and enhance ones total sense of well being. |
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| Deep Tissue Massage |
| 1 hour - $80 |
| 1 1/2 hour - $115 |
| Deep tissue massage is a type of massage aimed at the deeper tissue structures of the muscle and fascia, also called connective tissue. Deep tissue massage uses many of the same movements and techniques as Swedish massage, but the pressure will generally be more intense. It is also a more focused type of massage, as the therapist works to release chronic muscle tension or knots (also known as "adhesions.") |
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| Sports Massage |
| 1 hour - $70 |
| 1 1/2 hour - $100 |
| Sports massage focuses on specific areas of the body that require attention. With the use of hands, fingers, elbows, and forearms, the massage therapist will manipulate sore muscles and areas of injury to promote healing, relieve pain, and return flexibility to the joints. Often used by athletes, this form of therapy helps maintain peak physical fitness. |
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| Thai Massage |
| 1 hour - $80 |
| 1 1/2 hour - $115 |
| Thai Massage involves "passive yoga," in which the practitioner incorporates finger and palm pressure along energy lines of the body, while gently guiding the recipient into various yoga stretches. Thai massage incorporates rhythmic motion, breathwork, and yoga postures to balance the body energetically. This massage is practiced on the floor, with the recipient lying fully clothed on a mat. Thai Massage is both relaxing and invigorating, and improves blood and lymph circulation, relieves muscle tension, and strengthens the immune system. |
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| Shiatsu |
| 1 hour - $80 |
| 1 1/2 hour - $115 |
| Shiatsu is a Japanese style of bodywork that uses finger pressure to restore healthy flow of energy throughout the body. Similiar to actupressure, The practitioner uses their fingers and thumbs to apply pressure to specific points on the body's energy pathways, known as meridiens. The practitioner may also use other techniques such as rocking, stretches, and joint manipulations. This form of body work is usually performed on a mat on the floor with the client comfortably clothed. Shiatsu treatment is holistic, addressing the whole body rather than targeting specific areas. |
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| Reiki |
| 1 hour - $70 |
| 1 1/2 hour - $100 |
| Reiki is a very gentle form of "energy work." The practicioner promotes healing by directing the flow of energy in the body often without making physical contact. The development of Reiki is attributed to a Japanese Buddhist named Mikai Usui (1865-1926). Reiki is based on the idea that there is life force energy that can be encouraged to flow. The word Reiki is made of two Japanese words. Rei means "God's Wisdom " and Ki (known as "Chi" in Chinese) is "life force energy." |
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| Stress Relief Neck & Shoulder Massage |
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| Chair Massage - (Appointments scheduled upon availability) |
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STUDIO 1831
1831 Brandywine St Philadelphia PA Studio1831.com
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