Circulatory Massage
Circulatory/Swedish Massage: Swedish Massage, also known as Circulatory massage, is a very relaxing and therapeutic style of bodywork. Oil or lotion is applied to the skin so techniques such as rolling, kneading and percussion can be applied with ease. These movements promote general relaxation and improve blood circulation and assist the lymphatic system in cleansing the body of toxins. Clients undress according to their comfort level and are appropriately draped with a sheet. Circulatory Massage can be performed at varying degrees of depth to the body, please specify at the time of booking if you are in need of a deeper touch.
Craniosacral Therapy
This hands-on, non-invasive technique works with the cerebral spinal fluid, cranial bones, central nervous system, and soft tissues to release imbalances or trauma. While lying fully clothed, face up on the table, the client may feel subtle shifts as the body’s own wisdom helps it to correct and realign itself to a more ...
Deep Tissue Sculpting
Using a series of deep compressions, pressure is slowly increased as the muscle tissue relaxes and invites the therapist’s hands deeper into the tissue. This work can help release chronic pain and muscle tension. Unlike a deeper circulatory massage, which encompasses the entire body; Deep Tissue Sculpting sessions target only one or two areas of the body for which the client asks to have addressed. This work is performed directly on the skin without the use of oil or lotion.
Jin Shin Acutouch
In this work, the therapist gently touches two points simultaneously on the client’s body, thus encouraging a natural rebalancing of the body’s energy between the two points, promoting healing and change. This is a subtle but very powerful technique, especially appropriate for those who cannot receive circulatory massage work for any reason. Clients ...
Neuromuscular Therapy
This work helps to alleviate pain by releasing trigger points within muscle tissue. This is done by applying concentrated pressure to irritated areas in the tissue. This therapy is often combined with circulatory massage to help calm and reset the nervous system.
Pregnancy Massage
Available for 1st, 2nd and 3rd trimesters, all modalities can be modified for the comfort and support of the client and her unborn baby. Please specify your need for a pregnancy massage at the time of booking.
Reiki
This is a non-invasive technique using universal life-force energy to promote healing. Reiki acts to balance and release blockages on a cellular level within the chakras (subtle energy centers) and auric field. This work can be performed with the client clothed or undressed and combined with any other modality.
Sensory Repatterning
This method of bodywork recognizes and works with the client’s unique body rhythm. It uses gentle rocking motions and resilience to help encourage all the body’s cells to experience freedom of movement. Slow passive joint movement is also utilized to remind the body of the full potential range of motion. The client has the option of remaining fully clothed.
Seitai Shiatsu
From the Japanese tradition, this modality combines the use of finger pressure on the meridians and acupoints with vigorous massage strokes to enhance and balance the blood and lymph flow. The emphasis and intention are on cleansing the body through the lymphatic system. Sessions are performed with the client clothed and lying ...
Sports Massage
Focusing on the muscles associated with specific physical activities, this form of therapeutic massage can be effectively administered pre- or post-event and after injury or trauma to the area. A combination of circulatory, deep tissue, deep transverse friction and trigger point therapy helps to alleviate pain and encourage proper fluid movement which reduces swelling and helps keep the athlete in a state of peak performance.
Structural Integration
This style takes Deep Tissue Sculpting one step further. Usually done in a ten-session series, each session focuses on a different area of the body and its relationship with gravity. The therapist applies slow strokes and deep pressure on contracted muscles while the client slowly moves the muscles.
Thai Massage
Thai massage combines pressure point work with a wide variety of stretching movements, gentle rocking and rhythmic compressions applied very slowly. In essence it is a combination of yoga and acupressure. Sessions are performed with the client fully clothed and lying on a floor mat. Table sessions also available.
Tui Na
This Traditional Chinese Medical massage focuses on unblocking and restoring proper blood and energy (chi) flow to the meridians and muscles, thereby strengthening the organs, tissues, and immune system. The use of various hand techniques and pressure makes this work very effective in relieving muscle pain, trauma, chronic fatigue and many other ...
Massage Styles
Circulatory Massage
Circulatory/Swedish Massage: Swedish Massage, also known as Circulatory massage,...
Craniosacral Therapy
This hands-on, non-invasive technique works with the cerebral spinal fluid,...
Deep Tissue Sculpting
Using a series of deep compressions, pressure is slowly increased as the muscle...
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Testimonials
Very professional. Nice setting
Very professional. Nice setting- you would never know this is school treatment center. My therapist was Kristin, a professional. She was very friendly, listened to my complaints, and took a flexible approach to my treatment. I asked for a thai massage adapted for pregnancy. So she used a variety of techniques on a table instead of the traditional... [Read more of this review]
I went to IPSB today after hearing about it on Yelp.
I went to IPSB today after hearing about it on Yelp. The ambiance is relaxing and they have a semi large music selection in the front where you can purchase some of the CDs if you are so inclined. The parking situation is pretty bad so be prepared to arrive early enough to park on a side street and walk over. I was promptly greeted by the receptionist... [Read more of this review]
I am thrilled to have found IPSB Massage Therapy Center!
I am thrilled to have found IPSB. I had been going to the same HHP for about 2 years but she retired a year ago. I’ve tried a couple of places and have had horrific experiences. But not so with IPSB. I have already scheduled to go back next week. The entry way is nice and spacious, with very nice people working up front. Molly was my... [Read more of this review]
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