Christine Misiano's
Sports Massage Pro & Bodyworks
Our fast-paced life today....
the effects of days gone by,
leave their mark...
let today begin the rebirth of your body & soul...
Soma Cupping, Essential Oils, Warm Stones
can be added to most massages for $15
CBD Salves added for $25
Athletic Performance
What is Sports Massage?
Sports massage is a type of massage specifically tailored to sporting injuries or ailments.
* Can become quite vigorous at times.
* Contrary to name, not only utilized by professional sportspeople or people that exercise heavily
but by all who enjoy it's healing results.
4 types of Sports Massage
Pre-event: 30min- 1hr
Work done only on muscles about to endure physical event- short & stimulating massage, minimal pressure.
Goal: Warm/loosen muscles making pliable for event.
Result: Improved performance, decreased injuries & focus Athlete
Post-event:
Goal: Normalize body’s tissues/muscles reducing muscle. Reduce spasms and metabolic build-up
Result: Speedy recovery with tissue normalization.
Maintenance massage:
One of my most popular massages:
*Client specific: focus upon clients training, sport & health needs.
*For athletes looking to increase performance & gain competitive edge.
*A series of massage working with your training program up to event.
Goal: optimize training while lessening the risk of injury, developing adhesions, repetitive motion injuries and muscular soreness/fatigue. Increases flexibility & range of motion. In my opinion - a crucial part of training/ maintaining optimism health.
Rehabilitation:
Alleviates pain associated with an injury/injuries.
Goal: optimize clients health through reduction of stress in areas surrounding injury, treating area of injury, direct healing and lessen/’direct’ the build-up of adhesions. Accelerate healing process.
Deep Tissue Massage
A firm-pressure therapeutic massage- it's a love hate relationship..
Intent upon removal of muscular tension, 'knots' & lactic acid build-up. You will feel areas of tension release while regaining freedom of movement. Helps alleviate pain, muscle spasms, stress, inflammation and tissue problems that produce any discomfort or pain. An absolute client favorite!
Swedish Massage:
Swedish Massage techniques
- Intended to promote relaxation
- Stress relief and overall wellness
- Gliding strokes with light to moderately deep pressure, kneading movements, circular pressure
& stretches are used.
Neuromuscular/Trigger Point_______________
Neuromuscular Therapy or Trigger Point
This treatment pinpoints your stiff muscles and exact location of your pain, stiff muscles and exact location of your pain, stiffness numbness or weakness. NMT specifically locates and releases your tight muscles & trigger points getting to the Cause or source of your pain- Chaitow Method.
- Specific finger pressure on points that are tender or painful with a goal of breaking cycles of spasm and pain.
- These points can be sensitive because of acute trauma, chronic strain, repetitive stress, or under use.
-With a trigger point, you will typically feel pain radiating to another area of your body.
Thai Massage(Nuad-Bo) Northern
90 minutes
- Deep but gentle blend of stretching and massage used to promote healing, relieve pain, and improve posture.
- According to Thai culture more than 70,000 “sen”, or energy lines, exist within the body.
-This massage applies pressure to the 10 most vital “sen” using the palms of the hands, thumbs, elbows, and feet through a series of slow, rhythmic compressions.
- Gently moves your body into yoga-like poses that open joints, increase flexibility, relieve tension.
- Client wears their own comfortable 'gym' like clothing.
Journey Massages
SMP's Lymphatic Treatment/Therapy 60m
Feeling sluggish & run down..... try lymphatic massage
Encourages lymphatic flow & a whole body cleansing process.
It assists in maintaining the integrity of the immune system which in turn strengthens the body against diseases, allergies & others various conditions.
This technique uses a light, "brushing" touch to achieve powerful results.
Hot Stone Massage Journey
Deep Tissue Massage with Warmed Basalt Stones melt away pain & stress while inducing a deeper level of relaxation. Warm stones glide over your body, heat radiates deeply into the muscles to provide stress reduction, deep relaxation & relief from physical pain. The stones are used as an extension of the hand. The warmth and smoothness of the stones induces a deeper level of relaxation. The massage favorite! Not Available on site
Pregnancy Massage Journey
A wonderfully healthy treatment for the mommy-to-be! This massage relieve immense stresses placed on weight bearing joints, assists in maintaining healthy circulation, proper posture, reduces swelling & pain. Helps reduce & relieve sciatic pain. A must especially during the last months!
Safe pregnancy cushion and side-to-side body positioning with body pillows for extra comfort. Fantastic baby shower gift idea!
*For 2nd & 3rd trimester
Hawaiian Lomi Lomi Journey
Based on the Hawaiian philosophy
called Huna that simply stated
'Everything seeks harmony &
everything seeks love '
Lomi Lomi is a traditional Hawaiian massage that uses a combination of massage techniques & elements of breathing to restore energy and soothe the body.
Lomi Lomi means a connection between heart, hand and soul with the Source of all life.
Lomi Lomi works gently yet deeply into the muscles with continuous, flowing strokes, totally nurturing the body & enabling the recipient to relax, give in & simply be...
What to Expect
- Review health history or any new issues you would like to focus upon.
- Keep in mind the need to communicate if an area feels tender or sore, or if you are not comfortable.
- We ask that if you discover that you have a transmittable illness, poison ivy, fever 0r any covid symptoms etc, before your appointment that you call to reschedule. We want to keep everyone safe and healthy. Thank you.
-Please arrive a few minutes before your scheduled appointment. Thank you!
Your Appointment Awaits You... 978. 884. 6283
PLEASE NOTE:
Please kindly give 24 hour notice in case of cancellation.
No shows & cancellations of less then 4 hours before
appointments hurt .
You are responsible for payment of the booked appointment time.
In the case of no shows & gift certificates,
your gift certificate will be considered 100% used for booked time.
Thank you for your understanding.
Your appointment time begins at booked time in consideration
to the clients that follow your allotted time.
If this is your first visit please allow 15 minutes for intake etc... thank you.