Massage Styles

Swedish Massage

Use of oils and lotions to give smooth long strokes and kneading along muscle tissue fibres to decrease tension and increase circulation. Pregnancy and deep tissue massage include the aforementioned techniques. Added techniques to Swedish massage treatments can include lymphatic drainage, trigger point therapy, joint mobilizations, fascial release and cupping.

30 & 45 minutes- ideal for treating one localized area

60, 75 & 120 minutes- ideal for full body treatments and/or 1-3  localized areas for treatment

Thai Massage

Clients are dressed in loose clothing and are treated on a supportive floor mat. Compressions and passive stretches are applied to the client in a rhythmical fashion to move energies around the body to decrease energy blockages and increase joint range of motion.

When coming for a Thai massage treatment, please bring loose and comfortable clothing to change in to such as yoga pants, loose lounge pants, loose long sleeved shirt, t-shirt.

60, 90 & 120 minutes- full body treatments

Pregnancy Massage

For your comfort and support, Therapeutic Effects offers the bodyCushion by Body Support Systems during prenatal massage treatments allowing you to lay comfortably face down. Pregnancy massage can help decrease the aches and pains of pregnancy, including low back pain, sciatica, hip pain and calf cramps, while promoting a more restful sleep by decreasing stress and anxiety and increasing relaxation.

60, 75 & 90 minutes- ideal for full body treatments and/or 1-3  localized areas for treatment

Craniosacral Massage

Craniosacral therapy works to remove blockages along the cranial sacral tract caused by physical and, mental and emotional trauma. It can help decrease pain and increase function. Craniosacral therapy can help with:

Migraines and headaches

Neck and Back Pain

Colic and reflux

Concussions, Injuries and Traumas

Scoliosis

Learning Disabilities and Autism

Chronic fatigue and Fibromyalgia

TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome)

PTSD

Recovery from Surgeries

Pregnancy and Post Partum recovery

Stress, Anxiety and Tension

Spinal Cord Injuries

And much more!

Try a treatment today to experience the relief craniosacral therapy can give you.

Indie Head Massage

Indie head massage is derived from the Indian system of medicine known as Ayurveda. The face, head, neck, shoulders, upper back and upper arms are massaged with warm oil, which helps decrease stress, tension, and sinus headaches, and helps increase circulation and concentration. It also nourishes the scalp and hair.

Hot Thai Stem Massage

Enjoy the heat and aromatherapy of traditional Thai herbs applied to the body in rhythmic acupressure style coupled with kneading techniques to melt tension away.

Thai stems are stored for you at the clinic and can be used for up to 3 hours of treatment time.

Hot Stone Massage

This unique treatment involves the use of heated basalt stones derived from volcanic lava. Due to its natural origin, basalt stone retains heat and is a perfect medium for delivering deep heat to tight muscle tissue, helping to decrease muscle tension and increase circulation.

Increase your bliss by adding complimentary aromatherapy to your hot stone treatment.