Tree of Life Therapeutic Massage

Myofascial Release
There are a multitude of Myofascial Release techniques and movement therapies. They are hands-on techniques that involve applying gentle sustained pressure into the Myofascial connective tissue where there are restrictions thus eliminating pain and restoring motion.

Pre-Post Natal Massage
Your specially trained therapist will help to decrease muscle tension, pain, and restriction during pregnancy. As your body changes throughout your pregnancy, each massage will be tailored to your specific needs.

Reflexology
Reflexology is the study, science and art of applying specific touch techniques to maps of the body found on the feet, hands and ears. When applied, these techniques reduce the effects of stress in corresponding body parts, helping the body to heal itself. Thus through Reflexology pain, illness and dysfunction in any area of the body can be addressed.

Hotstone Massage
Hotstones are used as a moist heat therapy. Placing these stones on specific areas of your body, will help to decrease muscle tension and restriction.

Deep Tissue / Sports Massage
Using slow strokes, deep pressure, and trigger point techniques, this Massage works deeply into muscle fibers to help release lactic acid build up, chronic aches and pains to give you increased mobility and energy.

Infant Massage Therapy Instruction
This is an interactive learning experience that will help you and your baby bond, as well as help your baby relieve gas, constipation, reflux, colic, and much more.

STIR: Soft Tissue Injury Rehabilitation

is Orthopedic and Medical Massage, addressing common orthopedic and medical conditions.

Orthopedic Massage involves therapeutic assessment, manipulation, and movement of locomotor soft tissues to reduce or eliminate pain and dysfunction. A unique multidisciplinary approach is utilized to restore structural balance throughout the body which allows focus on the prevention and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal dysfunctions, chronic pain, and sports injuries. The primary modalities used include functional assessment, myofascial release, neuromuscular therapy, scar tissue mobilization techniques, PNF (proprioceptive-neuromuscular-facilitation) stretching, neuromuscular re-education, strengthening, and specific client home care protocols. The combination of these techniques can obtain immediate and permanent results.

Medical Massage is performed with the intent of improving medical conditions or pathologies that have been diagnosed by a physician. A wide variety of modalities or procedures will be utilized to focus the treatment based on the diagnosed condition.

A few of the conditions that can be addressed include:


Lumbar Compression Excessive Lumbar Lordosis Anterior Pelvic Tilt Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Pain Bulging and herniated discs Nerve Compression Whiplash Achilles Tendinitis Posterior-Medial Shin Splints Plantar Fasciitis Anterior Lateral Shin Splints Anterior Compartment Inversion Ankle Sprain Stress Fracture Pateliar Tendinitis Chondromalacia

Plantaris Strain
Popliteus Strain
Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Frozen Shoulder
Rotator Cuff Tear
Supraspinatus Tendinitis
Infraspinatus and Teres Minor Pain
Subscapularis Tendinitis vs Bicipital Tendinitis
Subacromial Bursitis
Medial Epicondylitis (Golfer’s Elbow)
Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Thumb Sprain of Strain
Degenerative Arthritis

Cranio Sacral

CranioSacral therapy is a light touch technique working the craniosacral system-which is the soft tissue and fluid that protect the brain and spinal cord. CranioSacral therapy releases tensions to allow the entire body to relax and self correct, freeing the central nervous system to perform its best, eliminating pain and stress, strengthening ones resistance to disease, while enhancing health and well being.

Craniosacral therapy helps relieve a full spectrum of pain, illness and disfunction,including:


migraines and headaches chronic neck and backache stress and tension disorders motor coordination impairments brain and spinal cord injuries chronic fatigue fibromyalgia TJM syndrome


scoliosis central nervous system disorders learning disabilities ADD/ADHD post traumatic stress disorder orthopedic problems many other conditions