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Hands-on work on muscles and soft tissue to ease tension and help you relax.
Hands-on massage to relax muscles; tell your therapist what you need.
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Skin tone
Often used on tones I–VI.
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What people use it for
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3 types
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The visit
Recovery0 days
Avoid sun24 hours
No sweat or heat24 hours
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Right after your visit
Avoid hard exercise, heat and heavy sweating for 24 hours
After your visit
No specific recovery process is needed. Most people feel relaxed and refreshed immediately after a session.
Less common
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Manual manipulation modulates the nervous system, reduces inflammatory markers, and enhances cellular repair and immune response.
Manual manipulation of soft tissues helps relax the nervous system, reduce stress hormones, enhance immune function, and promote muscle recovery through improved blood flow.
Massage therapy works by mechanically stimulating tissues, which leads to neurophysiological responses including reduced sympathetic nervous system activity, decreased cortisol, increased oxytocin, and enhanced immune cell function (lymphocytes, NK cells). It also promotes local tissue healing by modulating inflammatory gene expression and improving blood flow.
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Often explored alongside this treatment
Mindfulness Meditation
Simple breathing and attention practices you can use anytime to manage stress
Myofascial Release
Hands-on pressure on tight muscles and tissue to ease stiffness
Facial Acupuncture
Fine needles in the face, aimed at easing facial and jaw tension
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