Massage Therapy of Austin
“There is but one temple in the Universe…and that is the human body. Nothing is holier than that high form. We touch heaven, when we lay our hands upon the human body.” Thomas Carlyle
L. grant, cMT
services
Swedish massage-30 to 90 minutes = $25/30 mintues
Speciality massage- face, scalp, hands, and feet 30-90 minutes = $25/30 minutes
Body mobilization-30 to 90 minutes = $25/30 minutes
Hand treatment- ($35/30 minutes) A cleansing salt scrub followed by a stimulating massage to increase circulation and invigorate delicate hands.
Foot treatment- ($35/30 minutes) A soothing foot soak in essential oils of lavendar or peppermint followed by a clay foot mask and 10 minute foot massage. This relaxes tired feet and increases circulation.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES- $35 for 30 minutes
All of the following are designed to improve the immune system, increase metabolism, tone blood vessels, tone muscles, increase circulation, and eliminate toxins.
Hydrotherapy- the application of water - hot or cold - in various forms to stimulate and relax the body. Heat packs or ice packs are usually used in alternating treatments prior to massage.
Lymphatic drainage- light massage on the lymphatic system to increase movement of the lymphatic fluid which increases antibodies that fight against infection and eliminates waste, and help manage gross edema. Especially useful for the elderly, wheel chair or bed bound.
Full body dry brushing- exfoliates the skin, stimulates the lymphatic system and can combat cellulite. 5-10 minute light brushing of the entire body - excluding the face - with a soft body brush. Great treatment prior to a massage.
Herbal wraps- hot towels with essential oils - relax with a hot herbal wrap while enjoying a face or foot massage. Excellent treatment prior to a massage. Relaxes the body and softens the skin.
ROM- Range of Motion - promotes circulation, stimulates nerves and muscles to prevent atrophy, stimulates secretion of synovial fluid, lubricating joint capsules. Areas: toes, ankles, knee, hip, fingers, wrist, elbow, shoulder, neck.
Stretching- maintains length of connective tissue component, relaxes the contractile component of the muscle, induces greater sense of relaxation. Areas: gastroc/soleus (lower leg), tibialis anterior(lower leg), gluteals (rear), adductors (upper leg), pectoralis major (chest), latissimus dorsi (chest), rhomboids (upper back), neck and quadricep (thigh).
Special products/equipment- Memory foam mattress, sheep’s wool mattress cover, flannel sheets, music, candles, heating pad, scented lotions and oils.
