Massage Therapy

Francesca Apalucci, LMT

  • Swedish Massage

    The term “Swedish massage” refers to a variety of techniques specifically designed to relax muscles, improve circulation, relieve muscle tension and reduce stress through light, rhythmic movements.

    Swedish massage can be particularly beneficial for those struggling with pain in a specific problem area, arthritis, sciatica, repetitive strain injuries, or limited range of motion.

    Lighter pressure

  • Therapeutic Massage

    Therapeutic massage incorporates a variety of modalities that enhance the body’s natural restorative functioning by relieving pain, reducing stress, and by focusing on specific problem areas.

    Therapeutic massage can be particularly beneficial for those struggling with pain in a specific problem area, arthritis, sciatica, repetitive strain injuries, or limited range of motion.

    Medium to firm pressure

  • Deep Tissue Massage

    Deep tissue massage uses deep pressure to relieve stress and chronic muscle tension through slow intense strokes and trigger point therapy in order to relax tight muscles and ease movement.

    Deep tissue massage can be particularly beneficial for those struggling with chronic pain, injuries, stiffness from scar tissue, inflammation, athletic performance/flexibility, poor posture.

    Deep pressure

  • Cupping Massage

    This massage uses cups to create a reverse pressure through suction in order to decompress muscle tissue, Cups are placed upon skin and also glide across skin in this slow, relaxing massage to increase circulation, enhance lymphatic flow and bring energy back into stagnant muscles.

    Cupping massage can be particularly beneficial for those struggling with chronic pain, muscle recovery from from strains, sprains or injuries, limited mobility, stiffness from scar tissue, tendinitis.

    Firm to deep pressure

  • Himalayan Salt Stone Massage

    This massage includes the use of warm salt stones to reduce tension, aches and pains while promoting overall wellness. Himalayan salt stones are known for their anti-inflammatory and grounding properties. They gently exfoliate the skin while prompting the body’s natural detoxification process.

    Himalayan salt stone massage is right for you if you enjoy heat therapy. Using the heat from a lamp, salt stones stay warmer much longer than traditional hot stones to create a relaxing massage experience.

  • Lymphatic Drainage Massage

    Manual Lymphatic drainage massage is a type of gentle massage that encourages and supports your lymphatic system in it’s functions. Your lymphatic system is responsible for eliminating extra cellular debris and toxins from the body. Manual lymph drainage is a form of massage that helps speed up lymph function therefore speeding up recovery from surgery, injury or illness.

    Lymphatic drainage massage can be particularly beneficial in reducing swelling and bruising, speeding up post surgical recovery, scar tissue and fibrosis prevention, pain management, and as an immune booster.