L'Therapy Massage Services

Traditional healthcare systems throughout the world recognize that therapeutic massage plays an important role in treating illness & chronic ailments. And with ever-expanding research on the beneficial effects of massage, more physicians are recommending patients receive massages for certain health conditions. Many health insurance plans now fund massage therapy.

L'Therapy can bill most health insurances, worker's compensation claims and automobile accident claims for massage therapy.

Good communication is essential to an effective massage. You and your therapist should discuss the type of treatment expected: intention of the massage, areas to be massaged and to be avoided in full body massage, the amount of pressure that is comfortable, and preferred techniques and how they affect the body. Your medical history and current physical condition will also be discussed to optimize the results of your massage.

Our owner, Dawn Leone, brings her award-winning expertise to her staff at L’Therapy and personally evaluates each therapist’s work before hiring them. Our massage therapists can add your choice of essential and fragrance oils to your massage, body scrub and body masque at no additional charge.

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Aquatic Massage Therapy is a gentle, hands-on massage therapy treatment that takes advantage of the anti-gravity provided by a therapeutic pool. In many cases, aquatic massage therapy is more beneficial to a client because the body experiences a larger range of motion in the water than it does when out of the water.

You will float peacefully on your back while the water warms your muscles and supports you. Oftentimes a pool-noodle or flutter board is also used to support you.

The temperature, low gravity of the water, and the resistance under the water allow for you therapist to move your body through a smooth range of motion without causing pain to your muscles and joints.

Aquatic therapy commonly combines techniques from Watsu and Jahara massage. Watsu Massage takes from a series of gentle stretches to promote flexibility while you float in the tranquil warm water. Jahara Massage is based on a series of safe joint stretches that are meant to help elongate the spine. The stretches are based on body’s muscular structure and proper alignment.

Physicians often prescribe aquatic therapy for clients with a restricted range of motion from conditions such as severe arthritis or osteoarthritis, post-surgical injuries, pregnant women or newly post-pregnant women, and clients with any type of nerve damage (such as Fibromyalgia). Aquatic therapy is also known to be very relaxing for those with sleep disorders such as insomniacs.

Watsu

Abhyanga Massage, is performed by two therapists working in harmony, using a heated blend of specially blended herbal oils. Ayurveda aims to re-establish balance between mind, body and sprit. This massage will give you an extraordinarily unique sensation.

Chair massage, also known as corporate massage, can be a convenient method of massage therapy. A chair massage session typically lasts 10-25 minutes, and is performed while you are fully clothed. You are seated in a massage chair with the headrest of the chair cushioning your head and face. Your hands and body are supported by the chair through its ergonomic design.

Chair massage promotes better circulation, muscle stimulation and stress relief. This form of massage reduces tension in the back, neck, shoulders, head, arms, & hands, providing a deep relaxation effect.

In our lobby, we have comfy chairs that massage the seated person by means of motors which have been inserted within the body of the chair.

Chair massages are also advantageous because our massage therapists will frequently make worksite-calls. This type of massage is becoming more and more popular as an employee incentive.

When an employer decides to offer massage in the workplace as an employee incentive, it says that the company cares about the health and well-being of their employees. It also addresses stress-related and repetitive stress injuries that the client may not even know exist. This will cut down on work-related injuries down the road. Lets face it, our bodies weren’t meant to stay seated behind a desk for 8-hours a day.

Studies show that a weekly chair massage can reduce an employees stress and tension by half; while doubling employee concentration, immunity and flexibility. The bottom line is a healthy, happy individual makes for a healthy, happy employee.

On site chair massage has the following benefits for an office environment:

• The only equipment required is a portable massage chair.

• Massages are between 10 and 25-minutes long; so they don’t interfere with work.

• Employees are able to keep their clothes on; so there are no privacy or hygiene issues.

• There are no massage lotions or oils required; so there is no mess or clean-up involved.

• Regular brief massages have been shown to boost office morale and reduce employee absences.

If your office is within 5 miles of L’Therapy, one of our massage therapists can provide this benefit to your employees.

4-Handed Massage

Chair Massage

Most of our therapy rooms convert into private rooms for couples massages. It’s a perfect way for you and your loved one or friend to spend time relaxing and rejuvenating.

And it makes a perfect aniversary gift, especially if you add a dozen roses and sparkling juice for only $25 more.

Some of our rooms even convert to larger rooms for small group massage parties!

Couples Massage

Deep tissue techniques are generally designed for more focused massage work. Working a specific joint, muscle or muscle group, the massage therapist can access deeper layers of the soft tissue. Starting superficially and slowly easing into the depth of the muscle often allows more movement.

Deep Tissue Massage

Effleurage (from the French effleurer, 'to skim over') consists of long, flowing or gliding strokes, performed with open hands. In many massage sessions, effleurage is used as the initial type of stroking, as it has a calming effect when performed slowly. Effleurage is usually performed in the direction of the heart to promote circulation and lymphatic drainage.

Effleurage

The application of heat to the body and its relaxing effects on muscles and the nervous system has been recognized by numerous ancient civilizations. Heated stones were used by Egyptians in their ceremonies, and heated stones have also been used by Native American Indians and in Lomi Lomi massage in Hawaii.

Smooth stones are heated to a comfortable temperature in hot water then used in two ways. Some stones will be laid on the back along both sides of the spine. Heated stones coated in oil are used to relax muscles, allowing the massage therapist to work deeper into the muscle without the discomfort of regular deep tissue massage. The heat from the stones and the deep massage helps you achieve a greater massage experience.

Hot Stone Massage

Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) is a very gentle type of massage therapy used to drain excess fluid from the body and improve the overall functioning of the lymphatic (immune) system. MLD is most commonly used to treat Lymphedema, which is characterized by the blockage of lymph nodes in the arms and legs.

The massage is applied gently in the direction of lymph flow in order to unblock any obstructed lymph vessels, and allow lymph flow to transport waste from the body freely.

During your MLD treatment your massage therapist may use one of four very effective MLD techniques to encourage lymph drainage:

• Stationary Circles - these strokes are applied in continuous spirals with your massage therapist’s fingertips typically over the neck, face and lymphatic nodes.

• Pump Technique - your massage therapist will place their palms down on your skin, and make oval strokes with their fingers and thumbs to encourage lymph flow.

• Rotary Technique - your therapist massages your skin in circular motions with their palms facing down. Their wrists are used to apply and lessen the stroke pressure.

• Scoop Strokes - your massage therapist’s palms will be face up, and their fingers remain outstretched so that their hands are cupped to resemble a scoop. Twisting strokes are applied to your skin to encourage waste disposal.

Manual Lymph Drainage

Massage therapy is particularly valuable for the aches and pains associated with growing older. This age-specific massage is called Geriatric Massage Therapy.

Geriatric massage doesn’t differ much in technique compared to regular massage therapy. Our specially-trained geriatric massage therapists are aware that an older body must be positioned carefully on a massage table, compared to a young adult. Once positioned on the massage table, a senior will rarely ever be asked to move, as is so typical with other types of massage. Geriatric massage sessions will typically last 30 minutes.

When mobility is an issue, for example the client is wheelchair-bound, the massage therapist will adapt and be administered right in the chair.

The benefits of geriatric massage are numerous. It encourages circulation, decreases muscular rigidity, and helps decrease inflammation of the joints. It also treats many of the typical conditions that arise with age - such as arthritis, tendonitis, bursitis, and respiratory problems such as asthma and emphysema.

Massage For Seniors

Injuries, stress, trauma, overuse and poor posture. Myofascial Release stretches and compresses muscles, releasing bonds between fascia and muscles, with the goal of eliminating pain, increasing range of motion. This is one of the techniques used by sports massage therapists and physical therapists.

Myofascial Release

Neuromuscular Therapy is used for pain relief and specific problems. Structural and postural imbalances are identified through an initial postural assessment. These are then addressed through systematic and site specific massage. This therapy reduces pain, tension, postural imbalance, and lengthens and strengthens tissues.

Neuromuscular Therapy

Receive your massage at your home or office, within 5 miles of our office. Also try our hair, nail, make-up and other spa services at your home, office or wedding venue!

Off-Site Table Massage

Petrissage (from the French pétrir, 'to knead') is one of the five basic strokes of a Swedish massage. It is performed with kneading movement with the whole palm or finger tips, wringing, skin rolling, compress and lifting. Petrissage is usually applied vertically to the muscle tissue.

The benefits include the warming of tissue for deeper work, increasing circulation & the supply of nutrients and oxygen to muscle, softening superficial fascia, decreasing muscle tension, and restoring range of motion.

Petrissage

During pregnancy, especially the final months, there is no escape from the pressure on your lower back, legs, ankles and feet. Even your hands swell.

Please check with your doctor before scheduling your pregnancy massage.

Prenatal Massage

Prenatal massage refers to specific massage techniques that have been shown to reduce pregnancy discomforts and enhance the physiological and emotional well-being of both mother and fetus.

The mother will lie on her side for the massage, which lasts about 30 minutes.

Massage has been known to calm many of the aches and pains associated with pregnancy such as sciatica, swelling, back and neck pain, and stomach upset. Prenatal massage has also been shown to improve physical discomforts by encouraging circulation and by stretching the muscles and joints to their full range of motion to improve skin elasticity and body tone. Studies show that pregnant women who receive regular prenatal massages are more at ease - furthermore relaxing the fetus inside their womb.

Labor Massage

During labor, a massage has been shown to do wonders for the mother-in-waiting. A massage can be given to a woman in labor as she lies on her side or in a reclined position. Women have often asked for soft music to be played in the background during their labor in order to create a peaceful setting for birth, and to soothe their nerves and pain during labor.

Our therapists will travel to birthing facilities within 5 miles of our office.

Post-Pregnancy Massage

In the postpartum period, specialized massage techniques can help to rebalance the structure of a woman’s body by improving skin elasticity and muscle tone. Massage also has a physiological effect on a new mother; it can help ease any postpartum depression.

In all cases, a pregnant or post-pregnant woman should always ask their doctor if massage therapy is recommended before seeking a massage therapy.

Pregnancy Massage

Reflexology treats points on the feet and hands that have direct effects on corresponding parts of the body. Reflexology is based on the belief that there are places within the feet and hands that correspond to internal organs and joints. It works through neuron-reflex points found within the feet & hands.

Reflexology

Therapy techniques include:

• Trigger point therapy for the alleviation of adhesions.

• Myofascial Release for flexibility / mobility of the connective tissues of our body, or for alleviating fibrous adhesions.

• Manual Lymph Drainage for reducing swelling or inflammation

• Frictions for the ridding of adhesions between fascial layers, muscles, compartments and the like. Frictions also promote healing in tendon pathologies as well as decreasing pain.

• Stretching - static, dynamic, and/or PNF stretches (proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation)

• Exercise Instruction from our Physical Therapists

Soft Tissue Therapy

This is one of the fastest growing forms of treatment for athletes for the prevention of injuries, enhancing performance and in rehabilitation. Our massage therapist applies a range of techniques including therapeutic soft tissue massage, gentle mobilization, and stretching techniques to restore function to muscles and joints before, during and following sporting participation.

Sports Massage is founded upon an understanding of the structure and biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system.

Our owner, Dawn Leone, is a Sports Massage Therapist working in collaboration with NASCAR Nextel Cup and Busch Series teams. She brings her award-winning expertise to her staff at L’Therapy and personally evaluates each therapist’s work before hiring them.

Sports Massage

Swedish Massage

Succumb to the indulgence of long, flowing strokes and stress reduction. The Swedish massage is perfect for tired, stressed bodies. Stimulate your circulation and flush the lymphatic system while cradled in the warmth of your therapist’s skilled hands.

Swedish massage is designed to increase circulation and blood flow. There are six basic strokes: effleurage, petrissage, friction, tapotement, compression and vibration. Talcum powder, oil, cream, or lotion is applied on the skin to reduce friction and allow smooth strokes.

Known in Thailand as Nuat phaen boran, which correctly translates only as ancient massage or traditional massage, this form of massage is also known as Thai massage, yoga massage, passive yoga, lazy man’s yoga or assisted yoga.

It is a soothing therapy with emphasis on stretching and loosening the body. Its roots go back far into history, originating in India based on the Ayurveda, and then becoming popular in ancient Siam, now known as Thailand.

You should wear loose, comfortable clothing for this massage. This is good for those who tend to be modest, as well as those with lower back problems. The therapist will help you lie on a mat or firm mattress on the floor and will place you into many yoga-like positions during the course of the massage. Oil is not used in Thai Yoga Massage.

Stretching movements, acupressure and massage strokes are performed. The massage practitioner leans on your body using their hands and forearms to apply firm rhythmic pressure.

In some poses, legs and feet of the giver are used to fixate your body or limbs. In other poses, hands fixate your body, while the therapist’s feet do the massaging.

A full Thai massage session typically lasts 1½ hours. There is a standard procedure and rhythm to the massage.

Thai Yoga Massage

A trigger point is an area of a muscle that may refer pain sensations to other parts of the body. Trigger Point Therapy applies manual pressure to these points. With the proper pressure, duration and location, immediate release of tension and improved muscular functioning may occur.

Sometimes this work is incorporated into other styles of massage therapy such as Neuromuscular Massage Therapy (NMT) and Swedish massage.

Trigger Point Therapy