Tailored Massage Therapy

At Vital Touch Wellness, massage is so much more than a luxurious treat.  Under the hands of our highly experienced and intuitive therapists, you will feel the results for hours, days, even weeks.  Did you know that massage therapy benefits every system of the body? In fact, massage has been clinically proven to make a tremendous difference in your overall health.  Research shows massage therapy can significantly improve the symptoms of:

• HEADACHES AND MIGRAINES Up to 90 percent of all headaches are triggered by muscle tension in the neck and upper back
• NECKAND BACKPAIN Whether caused by stress, injury, or posture
• TMJDISCOMFORT  Temporomandibular joint disorder, or jaw pain
• REPETITIVE STRESS INJURIES  Including carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, plantar fasciitis, tendonitis and more
• DIGESTIVE DISORDERS  IBS, heartburn, indigestion, gas, and bloating are inherently linked with a stressed nervous system
• INSOMNIA, DEPRESSION, ANXIETY Massage decreases stress hormones, increases anti-stress hormones, balances brain chemistry and promotes feelings of well being, calm, and relaxation.
• KNEE PAIN, SHOULDER PAIN
• SCIATIC PAIN
• ARTHRITIS PAIN

Other clinically proven benefits of massage therapy:

• Improves blood circulation
• Strengthens the immune system
• Speeds up healing
• Enhances focus
• Increases cellular metabolism
• Builds mind-body awareness

Massage modalities

Our qualified and caring therapists at Vital Touch Wellness complete a comprehensive evaluation and adjust pressure, pace, and technique according to your individual needs.  Our massage therapists blend the following techniques for a completely tailored approach:

• SWEDISH  Long, relaxing strokes increase lymph and vascular circulation; kneading breaks up muscular tension and lymph congestion. all therapists
• DEEPTISSUE Slow strokes focus on individual muscles to relax contracted tissue and release adhesions; trigger point therapy stimulates neuromuscular release and cross-fiber friction promotes healing and releases scar tissue. all therapists
• SPORTS MASSAGE Specific techniques are focused on muscles and tendons to relieve pain and inflammation, break up scar tissue, enhance muscle metabolism, and stimulate recovery. all therapists
• SHIATSU  Systematically applied pressure releases blocked physical and emotional tension and gives an overall sense of well-being and balance. Jen only
• ASSISTED STRETCHING Stiff joints are gently eased through their full range of motion to lubricate and loosen.all therapists
• ACTIVE RELEASE / PIN AND RELEASE TECHNIQUE Pressure combined with either assisted or active stretching breaks up adhesions, alleviates pain, and restores range of motion Preva, Bryant, and Jen
• MYOFASCIAL RELEASE Slow, deep, relaxing pressure gently releases adhesions in the tissues that connect whole muscle groups, resulting in fuller range of motion and chronic pain relief Preva and Bryant
• REFLEXOLOGY Deep pressure to reflex points on the feet free nerve pathways and restore healthy balance to the body. Preva and Krista only