Acupressure is a thousands-year-old form of massage therapy that involves applying pressure to certain points on the body to address ailments.

Craniosacral massage or CST is a gentle, hands-on method of evaluating and enhancing the functioning of a physiological body system called the craniosacral system

Deep Tissue focuses on the deeper layers of muscle tissue to release the chronic patterns of tension in specific areas through slow strokes and deeper pressure on the contracted areas.

Energy Work is the Japanese tradition of energy healing, and it dates back to the early 20th century. The seven chakras, the energy transmission centers of the body, were first described in ancient Hindu texts.

Lomi lomi is the word used today to mean "massage therapist" or "Hawaiian massage." In the Hawaiian language, the word used traditionally, called lomi, means "to knead, to rub, or soothe; to work in and out, as the paws of a contented cat."

NOT FOR POST-OP! But, excellent for improving circulation and reducing pain in the neck, shoulders, and hips.

The Myofascial Release Therapy approach is a form of soft tissue massage used to treat somatic dysfunction and its associated pain and restriction. The treatment uses continual palpatory feedback to achieve release of myofascial tissues (myo - referring to muscle, and fascial - referring to soft connective tissue).

Neuromuscular therapy consists of alternating levels of concentrated pressure on the areas of muscle spasm. Muscles that are in spasm will be painful to the touch. The pain is caused by ischemic muscle tissue. Ischemia means the muscle is lacking proper blood flow, usually due to the muscle spasm.

Polarity Therapy is the art and science of stimulating and balancing the flow of life energy. The term Polarity relates to one of the fundamental laws of nature, namely the attraction and union of opposites through a balanced middle point.

Understanding the pelvic girdle, pubis symphasis, and how the hips are effected during gestation are integral to healing pregnancy massage in San Rafael. Carrying a baby inside you changes your center of gravity and puts a lot of stress on your back, neck, abdominal muscles, and shoulders. Pregnancy also relaxes your ligaments, meaning your pelvic joints are less stable, and it also changes your posture, pulling your pelvis forward. Add to that the extra weight you're carrying and you may end up with an aching lower back.

This is an ideal modality for athletes and weekend warriors alike. Including rocking/shaking, range of motion stretches, active release, and a more fast-paced tempo, comprehensive, sports massage in Marin is so powerful because we can identify trouble spots—adhesions, ischemia, hypertonicity and spasm—and restore tissue before these conditions become injurious.

Swedish massage is a relaxation technique and features gliding strokes with the palms, thumbs and/or fingertips combined with gentle kneading movements with hands. Sometimes rhythmic tapping and/or gentle movement of the joints in a gliding and fluid manner can be implemented into the sessions.

Trigger Point Therapy uses a cycle of compression and release targeted toward these sensitive spots to release the pain and tension associated with it. Deep breathing and active range of motion stretches are often integrated into this therapy as well.

A Tui-Na session may seem like a cross between the Shiatsu and Acupressure. Tuina or tui-na (pronounced twee-nah) massage is one of the four main traditional Chinese medicine branches. The other three are acupuncture, qi gong, and Chinese herbal medicine. It originated in ancient China and is one of the oldest systems of bodywork.