Massage Therapy
Massage Therapy
Massage Therapy has been shown to be beneficial for musculoskeletal disorders, improved circulation, pain reduction, and calming the nervous system. At Annapolis Alchemists we offer two styles of Massage Therapy and can assist with a variety of challenges you may be experiencing in your body.
Integrative Massage Therapy
Starting with a holistic approach of viewing the body Elizabeth will look at how the entire body is moving and functioning around areas of pain or discomfort. With her background in Kinesiology and Clinical Massage she uses techniques such as postural assessment, gait analysis, and palpating for muscular imbalance can help determine where the source of that pain may be coming from. She then applies tools such as Myofascial Release, CranioSacral Therapy, and traditional manual massage techniques to further assess and treat the various tissues throughout the body. This approach helps to create a more functional and integrated system and is helpful for:
Chronic pain
Post-surgical care
Improving functional movement
Musculoskeletal disorders such as tendinitis, nerve impingements, muscle strains
Injury prevention
Restorative Massage Therapy
When we are put under prolonged stress it can start to take a toll on many various systems throughout the body. Muscular tension may occur and cause pain, cortisol (stress hormone) levels can rise and start to break down a healthy functioning system. By using traditional Swedish massage techniques Trésa creates a relaxing experience that smooths muscle tension and calms the nervous system. When in this relaxed state the body can start to rest and repair itself and functions in a more balanced state. This approach helps to create a more balanced system and is helpful for:
Stress relief
Muscle tension
Tension headaches
Improved circulation
Improved sleep
