Runner's Massage
This specialized massage will speed muscle recovery, reduce muscle soreness, facilitate injury and stress healing, increase range of motion and muscle flexibility. Regular massage should be part of any serious runners training schedule. We use a many different techniques in our massage treatments: A.R.T. (Active Release Technique), Trigger Point, Deep Tissue, Swedish and even some Thai.
A.R.T. (Active Release Technique):
A.R.T. is a mixture of deep pressure and lifting movements to release tensions and relieve soreness. This technique is used for specific muscle injuries, scar tissue, plantar fasciations and hamstring injuries.
Trigger Point:
This technique targets muscular bundles (knots) and areas of referred pain. Good for injuries in the IT band, calf strains and hamstring issues.
Deep Tissue:
Deep Tissue targets the superficial and deep layers of the muscles and fascia. Often confused with "Deep Pressure" (hard, strong work). Deep Tissue aims for relief, release and rapid recovery, not just "beating up" the muscle. One should take note that the deeper/harder a massage, the longer it takes your body to recover.
Swedish:
The Classic Swedish Massage uses effleurage (stroking) movements to release muscle tension and increase blood flow.
How often should you have a massage?
A weekly massage treatment is ideal if you are training hard. This will catch tight and sore areas before they become problematic and will increase your overall performance. We can develop a personalized package that is tailored to the individual.
When should you have a massage?
It is best to have a massage in the evening of or morning after your hardest/longest workout. Timing of your massage correctly will assist in recovery.
What will this cost?
The Runners Massage is $75 per 45 minute session. For your first session you will be asked to arrive 15 minutes early to complete paperwork and start your session on time. We offer discounts for multiple treatment packages customized for you.
