Massage Therapy
Release. Relax. Restore.
Massage therapy is often used to help manage various health conditions or enhance one's wellness. It involves kneading or manipulating a person’s muscles and other soft-tissue in order to improve their wellbeing or health. Throughout history, massage has been practiced in most cultures and was one of the earliest tools that people used to relieve pain.
Our Specialty Massages
The Essential Massage
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30 minutes for $45
45 minutes for $68
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Focusing on tension relief is a very popular treatment for pampering yourself but it is easily justified by some of its more practical benefits. To name a few; it can be used to detoxify the body, relieve stress, migraine headache, tension headache, and sinus congestion. Although concentrating mainly on the face, this massage will often include massage of the the head, neck, and shoulders and may include the use of hot towels or cold stones and various techniques including lymphatic drainage.
Ashiatsu Massage
60 minutes for $90
90 minutes for $135
Ashiatsu is an ancient art of massage from Asia. The therapist uses her feet to apply deep relaxing strokes and compression that feels exquisite. It is unique in its ability to maintain even and constant pressure to the entire body. Ashiatsu is great for those who participate in sports or have stressful lives.
Pregnancy Massage
60 minutes for $90
90 minutes for $135
Pregnancy Massage is a style of bodywork designed specifically for pregnant women. Pregnancy is a time when a woman's body endures tremendous stress due to dramatic physical and emotional changes. Using various techniques specially developed for the expecting mother, Pregnancy Massage helps release the pain and discomfort experienced throughout pregnancy. The benefits are profound, including emotional support, the relief of joint pain due to extra weight and postural imbalance, and improved breathing and relaxation.
Couple's Massage
60 minutes for $180
90 minutes for $270
60 minutes w/Hot Stones for $225
A couples massage is a wonderfully relaxing, personal experience. During the session, two people receive massages at the same time and in the same room from two different therapists. The therapy type used is typically Swedish massage but can vary depending on the client's needs or preference.
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Hot Stone Therapy
60 minutes for $90
90 minutes for $135
Hot Stone Therapy is a style of massage where heated stones are placed at specific sites on your body to deepen relaxation and promote circulation in your muscles. Muscles that are heated with these stones release tension and stress much more deeply and quickly than with a traditional massage. The overall experience is very relaxing, nurturing, and rejuvenating.
Dynamic Duo Massage
60 minute for $180
75 minute for $225
This Dynamic Duo massage consists of two therapist working on the same client during the same session. Receiving a massage from two therapist during the same 1 hour session is just like receiving a 2 hour massage, that's a lot of bodywork! This service is offered as a 1 hour service, utilizing a Swedish massage technique but can be changed depending on the client's preference.
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This is also offered utilizing a Ashi-Hyrbid massage technique. Ashiatsu "foot pressure" is a barefoot massage technique using comfortably deep gliding pressure over your body. Ashi-Hybrid massage is a non-traditional version of Ashiatsu that also includes hands-on manual therapy. Ashi-Hybrid massage is great for those who participate in sports or have stressful lives.
Thai Massage
Traditional Thai Massage:
60 minutes for $90
90 minutes for $135
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Table Thai Massage:
30 minutes for $50
45 minutes for $65
60 minutes for $90
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Thai massage, also known as Nuad Boran, meaning “ancient massage” is a form of bodywork developed in Thailand with influences from India and China. A complete Thai massage will utilize a combination of many techniques and modalities including acupressure, energy line work (sen lines), joint mobilization and yoga-like stretching. This is a clothed massage done on a futon-like mat on the floor. It's important to wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing that is easy to move in. Recipients will receive this profound form of body work in prone, supine, side-lying, and seated positions. Table Thai is a great alternative for those unable to lay on a mat, on the floor.
Chair Massage
15 minutes for $23
30 minutes for $45
Chair massage is a popular way of relieving stress and releasing tension. In addition to the usual health benefits of massage, another benefit of chair massage is that it is done over the clothing. With seated massage, you can avoid the discomfort and awkwardness that you may feel in disrobing for a traditional massage. Also, chair massage sessions are usually shorter than traditional massage, making it convenient enough to fit into your busy schedule.
Aromatouch Technique
45 minutes for $60
The AromaTouch Technique incorporates simple hand techniques with the power of essential oils to create a powerful whole body wellness experience. It seeks to address the four systemic constants that are present in daily life and which may serve as limiting factors in health: stress, immunity, the inflammatory response and autonomic imbalance.
Applied with light touch along energy meridians and reflex points of the back and feet to help balance sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems of the body. AromaTouch Technique improves well-being by reducing physical and emotional stressors and supports healthy autonomic function.
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It consists of 4 main steps that were specifically created to minimize systemic stressors and when applied correctly, help the body achieve autonomic balance (homeostasis).
Each step of the AromaTouch Technique utilizes two essential oils or blends that have been specifically chosen to encourage overall health and well-being. The Technique utilizes light, specific essential oils and blends to promote relaxation and stress relief, offer immune support, decrease pain and inflammation, and elevate mood.
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The technique is simple and intuitive and uses DoTerra Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade essential oils for an unparalleled grounding experience. When applied correctly, essential oils help to reestablish a state of homeostasis within the body.
CranioSacral Therapy
30 minutes for $45
60 minutes for $90
90 minutes for $135
CranioSacral Therapy is a gentle yet powerful technique that is effective in releasing neck pain, back pain, and mental stress (among other things). It does this by optimizing the movement of cerebrospinal fluid through the spine and around the skull. Developed by physician William Sutherland, this therapy provides a very soothing and relaxing healing experience. This service is great for Infants and Adults.
PEMF Therapy
30 minutes for $53
60 minutes for $105
90 minutes for $158
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Pulsed Electromagnetic Therapy; uses an electromagnetic pulse to improve cellular function and health at the molecular level. The process enhances the body's ability to heal itself and relieve pain naturally! It has all of the benefits of a steroid without the use of any medications. Benefits include: Reduces swelling, inflammation and pain, Relieves tension, soreness and stress , Repairs damaged soft tissues , Accelerates the repair of bone & soft tissue damage, Accelerates tissue repair, cell growth & healing, Improves circulation, energy & nutrient uptake, Stimulates the immune system & lymphatic system, Increases oxygen at the cellular level by 200%. PEMF is applied during an integrative massage therapy session.
Stretch*d Method
15 minutes for $20
30 minutes for $40
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Packages:
3 / 30 minutes for $105
6 / 30 minutes for $199
The Stretch*d Method is an active assisted movement-based stretching. This method allows the targeted muscle in each stretch to relax and lengthen naturally. Stretches are done in 2-3 second holds, with 10-12 reps in a set. The Stretch*d Method improves range of motion and posture, helps reduce pain, increase longevity and ultimately, relax and feel great. The Stretch*d Method is gentle, controlled, relaxing and safe, and can be customized to individual needs. It is an effective form of stretching for all bodies; from athletes to those who simply experience wear and tear of daily life.
Reflexology
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30 minutes for $45
60 minutes for $90
Reflexology, also known as zone therapy, is an alternative medical practice involving the application of pressure too specific points on the feet, ears, and/or hands. This is done using thumb, finger, and hand massage techniques without the use of oil or lotion. It is based on a pseudoscientific system of zones and reflex areas that purportedly reflect an image of the body on the feet and hands, with the premise that such work on the feet and hands causes a physical change to the supposedly related areas of the body." -Wikipedia
Senior Massage
30 minutes for $40
45 minutes for $55
60 minutes for $70
Senior massage is designed to address the specific needs of the elderly population and uses gentle application of massage techniques and can include passive stretching and a light oil or lotion to permit your muscles to be worked on without causing excessive friction to the skin. Senior massage can help enhance blood circulation, combat depression, improve balance and flexibility, reduce the pain of arthritis, increase joint mobility, improve posture, and encourage overall well-being.
Myofascial Release
30 minutes for $45
60 minutes for $90
90 minutes for $135
Myofascial Release is a form of soft tissue therapy intended to eliminate pain, increase range of motion, and re-balance the entire body. It does this by using massage techniques to stretch the fascia and release the bonds that exist between the fascia, muscles and bones. Fascia is the connective tissue that connects and covers all muscles, organs, and skeletal structures of the body. Direct myofascial release is sometimes known as deep tissue work. Indirect release applies light pressure and gently stretches the fascia; this allows for increased blood circulation and relief from pain.
Manual Lymphatic Drainage
60 minutes for $90
90 minutes for $135
Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) uses light touch to move excess lymph and fluid out of the tissues and back into the lymphatic vessels. Although often referred to as type of massage, MLD is very different from traditional for of massage. The benefits of MLD seem endless but some of the top reasons to schedule this service include strengthening your immune system, improving energy levels, getting more restful sleep, resolving sinus issues, lymphedema preventions or maintenance, reduction of swelling, and healing stimulation after injury or surgery.
30 minutes for $42
45 minutes for $63
60 minutes for $84
75 minutes for $105
90 minutes for $126
30 minutes for $45
60 minutes for $90
Sports Massage is a type of massage designed for highly active people who engage in athletics. Engaging in sports is harsh on the body and can often lead to injuries in both the short and long term. Sports Massage enhances performance and prolongs a sports career by helping to prevent injury, reduce pains and swelling in the body, relax the mind, increase flexibility, and dramatically improve recovery rates. Sports Massage is also highly effective in aiding the rapid recovery of an athlete from an injury by encouraging greater kinesthetic awareness and in turn promoting the body's natural immune function.
Spa Massage
Spa Massage is a smooth, gentle style of massage designed to de-stress and loosen up your body. The therapist uses slow strokes as well as light kneading and slight manipulations. This type of massage is a good choice for someone who is getting a massage for the first time, or someone who just wants to bring their stress level down.
Sports Massage
CBD Massage
30 minutes for $50
45 minutes for $65
60 minutes for $80
75 minutes for $95
90 minutes for $110
Clean Remedies 200mg Broad Spectrum Body and Massage Oil delivers soothing botanicals oils that will leave your skin looking radiant and aglow, while the hemp extract deeply penetrates and targets sore and tired muscles.
Facial Therapy
60 min for $90
90 min for $135
2 hour for $180
Fascial Therapy utilizes fascial release techniques with the understanding of functional biomechanics, structural integration concepts, and anatomical embodiment. It combines physical, functional, and energetic bodies to pioneer the release of fascial tissue and postural restoration.
Medical Massage
30 minutes for $45
45 minutes for $68
60 minutes for $90
75 minutes for $113
90 minutes for $135
2 hours for $180
Medical massage is Integrative Massage Therapy but does require a prescription from a Doctor. (This service is tax exempt)
Integrated Massage Therapy
At Essential Kneads Wellness, we believe that each client's experience should be unique to their personal needs. That's why our Licensed Massage Therapists often incorporate these various integrated massage therapy modalities into your session. Combining any of the below modalities will allow our clients to get the most out of their time with us. Release. Relax. Restore.
Orthopedic Massage
Orthopedic Massage uses anatomical science and a variety of body manipulation techniques to create measurable, meaningful impact in clients. It can be an excellent complementary treatment to physician or surgical care and physical therapy.
Muscle Energy Technique
Muscle Energy Technique is a form of stretching commonly used by sports massage therapists, which involves the active contraction of a muscle by the client against a resistive force provided by the therapist.
Positional Release Therapy
Positional Release Therapy allows the massage therapist to first unwind tissue prior to manipulating it, making massage less painful and more effective, and its therapeutic effects longer-lasting.
Trigger Point Therapy
Trigger Point Therapy is a style of bodywork that focuses on stimulating and releasing "trigger points" in your body. Trigger points are tender areas of tension similar to acupressure points, except they occur in the belly of the muscle rather than along the energy pathways of the body. These "knots" are built up throughout a person's life due to physical, mental, and/or emotional stress. During a session, focused pressure is applied through a variety of techniques order to release your trigger points. This process can be quite painful at times, yet the effects are lasting and profoundly transformative.
Swedish Massage
Swedish Massage is a very relaxing and therapeutic style of bodywork. It combines oils or lotion with an array of strokes such as rolling, kneading, and percussion to help the body improve its circulation. The benefits of this type of bodywork are wide-ranging and include relief from aches and pains, decreased stress levels in the body, enhanced mental clarity, improved appearance, and greater flexibility.
Deep Tissue Massage
Deep Tissue Massage is a form of bodywork that aims to relieve tension in the deeper layers of tissue in the body. Deep Tissue Massage is a highly effective method for releasing chronic stress areas due to misalignment, repetitive motions, and past lingering injuries. Due to the nature of the deep tissue work, open communication during the session is crucial to make sure you don't get too uncomfortable. Keep in mind that soreness is pretty common after the treatment, and that plenty of water should be ingested to aid with hydrating the soft tissue targeted during session.
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This concentrated therapy can include the use of warming and cooling thermal treatments, RockBlades, RockPods, RockFloss, Cupping, Foam Rollers, Fascia Blasters, and/or RockTape to provide deep muscle pain relief, decrease inflammation and increase circulation.
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