Therapeutic touch combined with the natural healing processes of the body is a restorative and preventative treatment effectively countering the wear and tear of day-to-day activities. Whether it’s strenuous exercise, on the job injury, a sprain or strain, or maybe you just need a stress-relieving break, massage therapy helps the body heal, recover, detoxify, and de-stress.

Body Balance Institute offers the following modalities:

Swedish Massage

This soothing and stress relieving style of massage is a gentle way to release tension, improve flexibility and promote circulation. Pressure can range from light to strong depending on your preference and can focus on the entire body or a specific area. Swedish massage will flush toxins out of your body and keep your muscles, ligaments and tendons soft and supple.

Deep Tissue Massage

Also called Connective Tissue massage, Deep Tissue massage feels great and is extremely beneficial to your health. This is a corrective and therapeutic style of massage that focuses on realigning the deep layers of fascia, tendons and muscle that can be associated with chronically tense areas of the body. Some of the same strokes are used in Swedish massage therapy, but the movement is slower and the pressure is deeper and concentrated on areas of tension and pain. Deep tissue massage helps to break up and eliminate scar tissue from old and recent injuries, and with regular maintenance, can help prevent injuries as it loosens muscle tissue, releases toxins, and gets blood and oxygen circulating through your body. As with any massage therapy and bodywork, make sure to drink plenty of water after your session.

Sports Massage

Sports Massage combines a series of therapeutic techniques that help prevent sports related injuries or treat existing injuries. This type of massage is effective before, during, and after an event, and can enhance performance. Sessions focus on specific areas of the body the client wishes to target and have the most beneficial effect with regular maintenance.

Pregnancy Massage

Used for centuries to improve overall health, reduce stress and relieve muscle tension, therapeutic massage offers incredible benefits to women who are pregnant. Studies show that massage performed during pregnancy can reduce anxiety, decrease symptoms of depression, relieve muscle aches and joint pains, help skin elasticity, and improve labor outcomes and newborn health. Typically, clients are in a side-lying position, which offers a wonderfully comforting and safe experience. As with any new therapy during pregnancy, consult your midwife or obstetrician before scheduling your first appointment.

Reflexology

Reflexology is based on the principle that there are reflexes in the feet, hands and ears that correspond to every part, gland and organ of the body. Applying pressure to these areas, primarily on the feet, promotes overall balance, relieves tension, improves circulation and helps promote the natural function of the related areas of the body. Sessions can focus on the feet or can include the hands and head as well.

Thai Massage

Thai Massage (or Thai Yoga Massage) balances your body and mind and uplifts the spirit by combining therapeutic massage, breath, and deep stretching. Thai Massage works to open energy pathways in the body leaving you relaxed and refreshed. It's especially beneficial for relieving muscular tension and stress, and helps you gain flexibility and range of motion. Performed fully clothed without oils or creams, Thai Massage sessions are 75 minutes and take place on a padded mat on the floor. Please wear comfortable clothing that allows free movement.