Massage Therapy

Massage Therapy (Massotherapy)

Massage Therapy or Massotherapy in La source de la sante Clinic includes:
Therapeutic massage, Swedish massage, Californian massage or Californian relaxation massage, Shiatsu massage, Sports massage.

Massage therapy is the practice of applying structured pressure, tension, motion or vibration manually to the soft tissues of the body to achieve a beneficial response.

Therapeutic Massage:

Where massage is used for its physical and psychological benefits, it may be termed "therapeutic massage therapy" or manipulative therapy.

Benefits of Therapeutic Massage:

Helps relieve stress and aids relaxation;
Helps relieve muscle tension and stiffness;
Fosters faster healing of strained muscles and sprained ligaments;
Reduces pain and swelling;
Reduces formation of excessive scar tissue;
Reduces muscle spasms;
Provides greater joint flexibility and range of motion;
Enhances athletic performance;
Treats injuries caused during sport or work;
Promotes deeper and easier breathing;
Improves circulation of blood and movement of lymph fluids;
Reduces blood pressure;
Enhances the health and nourishment of skin;
Improves posture;

Swedish massage

Swedish massage is a "bodywork" that is specifically designed to relax muscles. By applying deep pressure to muscles and bones, by rubbing concurrently with the circulation towards the heart, Swedish massage purposefully enhances oxygen flow in blood and helps to rid toxins in the muscles. Curtailing recovery time from injuries like muscle sprains, Swedish massage helps to flush body tissues of lactic and uric acid, and other metabolic wastes. Aside from increasing circulation to the heart, Swedish massage stretches ligaments and tendon making them more flexible. Through particular techniques, Swedish massage is also known to stimulate the skin and nervous system to reduce emotional and physical stress. An effective therapy, which helps in overall wellbeing, Swedish massage is not only relaxing but invigorating as well.

Californian Massage or Californian Relaxation Massage

This is the smoothest massage in our entire offer. A Californian Relaxation Massage includes a very light and tender massage with aromatic, warm oil. Thanks to the soft movement of the masseur's hands, every single muscle in your body will relax and all stress will disappear. A Californian massage, due to its long, slow, fluid strokes, is thought to be one of the most stress relieving massages available. Thanks to the length of time that most Californian massages take, as well as the warm oils that are used along with the fluid movements, patience will leave a Californian massage therapy session feeling extremely relaxed.

Shiatsu Massage

Shiatsu is Japanese “finger pressure” massage consisting of finger and palm pressure, stretches, and other massage techniques. Shiatsu practitioners promote it as a way to help people relax and cope with issues such as stress, muscle pain, nausea, anxiety, and depression. There are two main Shiatsu schools: one incorporating elements of western anatomical and physiological theory and the other based on Traditional Chinese theory.

Sports Massage

Sports massage was originally developed to help athletes prepare their bodies for optimal performance, recover after a big event, or function well during training. Sports massage emphasizes prevention and healing of injuries to the muscles and tendons.