Certified massage therapists are available for massage throughout the week at the Health & Lifestyle Center. You do not need to be a member to receive massage therapy. Choose from several types of massage, from relaxation to sports massage or a combination of techniques.

Scheduling Massage Therapy
Call 647-2655, to schedule your massage or inquire about rates. Massages can be scheduled for as little as 15 minutes (chair massage) to 1½ hours.

Types of Massage:

Swedish Massage – The most common type of massage. A system of long strokes, kneading and friction techniques on the more superficial layers of the muscles, combined with active and passive movements of the joints. Promotes relaxation and stress relief, improves blood circulation and range of motion, and relieves muscle tension.

Medical Massage – This type of massage usually intends to treat specific musculoskeletal problems; it is not a relaxation massage. Employs myofascial release. Focuses attention to the joint complexes and ligaments of the shoulders, hips and neck using techniques that apply physical force to the muscle attachment. Uses the bones to apply traction, torque, shaking and folding.

Sports Massage – A deep-tissue massage based on Swedish massage techniques. It focuses on muscle groups relevant to a particular sport. Therapists may perform passive stretching exercises on client.

Lomi Lomi Massage -- This ancient form of Hawaiian deep massage incorporates long, weaving, rhythmic strokes. Lomi-Lomi (LOH-me LOH-me) is particularly good for relaxation, stress relief, lymphatic drainage and mild pain. Specific areas also can be targeted.

Hot Stone Massage -- Feel your tensions melt away with the application of warm, smooth basalt stones on specific areas of your body. Gentle massage with the stones combined with aromatherapy and therapeutic oils helps to balance the body’s energy centers while soothing away stresses. The gentle pressure with the warm stones helps prepare the muscles for deeper, more penetrating massage.

Trigger Point Therapy – Applies concentrated finger pressure to “trigger points” (painful, irritated areas in muscles) to break spasm and/or pain.

Cranio-Sacral – A technique for finding and correcting cerebral and spinal imbalances or blockages that may cause sensory, motor or intellectual dysfunction.

Healing Touch & Reiki – These techniques help to balance the energy centers in the body. Used for pain management, trauma and injuries.

Reflexology – A massage technique that stimulates points in the hands and feet thought to correspond or “reflex” to other areas of the body.