SEVERAL MASSAGE THERAPY OPTIONS AVAILABLE
Be Fit Physical Therapy & Pilates, LTD, offers massages to fit various needs and comfort levels.
Deep Tissue/Sports
Deep-tissue massage relieves severe tension in the muscle and connective tissue. It focuses on the muscles located below the surface of the top muscles. Deep-tissue massage is ideal for individuals who experience consistent pain, are involved in athletics or heavy occupational activity, and for patients who have sustained physical injury.
($85.00 for 50 minutes)
Swedish Massage
Swedish massage uses five styles of long, flowing strokes. The five basic strokes are gliding, kneading, rhythmic tapping, friction and vibration/shaking. Swedish massage reduces pain and joint stiffness, and it improves function in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee over a period of eight weeks. It has also been shown to be helpful in individuals with poor circulation.
($85.00 for 50 minutes)
25- and 80-minute sessions also available.
Geriatric
Designed to address the needs of our elderly population. Like Swedish massage customized for age-related malady.
($85.00 for 50 minutes)
Prenatal
Certified therapists will focus treatment on the concerns of the second and third trimesters, such as evolving body transformations. After the mother has given birth, treatment will assist in restoring the body back to its normal condition. Prenatal massage may also help reduce and/or eliminate excess water retention.
($85.00 for 50 minutes)
SPECIALTIES
Cupping
This is “movement cupping” using silicone cups. When applied, a suction action inverts the soft tissue into the cup and releases it in a convex manner. Also increases blood and lymph vascular flow.
($95.00 for 50 minutes)
Thai Massage
Nuad Bo-Rarn (traditional Thai massage) follows a precise order of stretching and compression. Treats body, mind, and spirit.
($95.00 for 50 minutes)
STONES
Hot Stone Massage
Focused heat from basalt stones transfers into the soft tissue beneath it, warming and releasing tight musculature, increasing circulation. Works with neural limbic system for ultimate relaxation.
($95.00 for 50 minutes)
Himalayan Salt Stone
Acts the same as basalt stone. Plus, there are 84 trace minerals in Himalayan salt. So the benefit is remineralizatioin of skin and muscles and a softness achieved in both because of the salt’s permeable character.
($95.00 for 50 minutes)
25- and 80-minute sessions also available.