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For the ultimate in tension taming, nothing is better than
a relaxing massage. Well, nothing, except a massage customized to your individual
needs. Available at spas throughout the nation, there's a massage specialty
to suit every ache, pain and point of stress. Swedish Massage Candidates:
Have Tension and stress concentrated in their upper to lower back, Enjoy a
medium to firm pressure massage.
Description: Characterized
by its long, sweeping motions and gentle to firm pressure, the Swedish Massage
is, undoubtedly the most popular of all massage techniques. This massage is perfect
for the massage neophyte who may be a little apprehensive about the treatment.
Traditionally, this massage is customized to focus on the client's main areas
of concern in their back and upper body. Full Body Massage Candidates:
Wish to work out tension not only in their back and upper body, but lower body
as well.
Description: A continuation of the Swedish Massage,
this technique covers the whole body rather than just the back and upper body.
Traditionally, firmer pressure is applied, but can be customized to the client's
preference. Hot Stone Candidates: Can endure a more intense massage;
respond well to heat therapy on aching muscles and concentrated tension.
Description:
A "step up" from the standard Swedish Massage and technique, the Hot Stone
technique employs, you guessed it, heated natural, smooth stones, to ease tension
through massage. Throughout this massage, clients can expect medium pressure from
firm stones accompanied by the lasting warmth of the stones. Whether the stones
are strategically place to let the heat soothe aching areas or they are used in
conjunction with massage oil to knead out stress, this massage is for the spa
aficionado looking to expand their massage experience. Reflexology Candidates:
Have significant muscle pain or rage of motion difficulties.
Description:
This unconventional form of massage is based around applying g pressure
to the underside of the feet, which correspond to different points throughout
the body. Massage Therapists certified in Reflexology can identify a pressure
point located on the bottom of a client's feet to address their concerns. Lymphatic
Drainage Candidates: Want to promote a healthy lymphatic system, circulatory
system, respiratory system, muscular system and endocrine system.
Description:
This type of massage therapy offers a holistic approach to wellness by using a
specified technique to improve the body's lymphatic system. The lymphatic system's
function is to move toxins away from healthy cells in the body. The massage is
focused on the lymph nodes and the therapy is believed to relieve allergies, menstrual
cramps, colds and viruses as well. Pregnancy Candidates: Are in
their second or third trimesters of pregnancy and are experiencing low back pain,
swelling, headaches or stress.
Description: Designed to ease
the stress on a pregnant woman's aching body, pregnancy or prenatal massage, can
help reduce stress, swelling and pain in a woman's changing body. Because pregnant
women should not lay flat on their backs (as the weight of the uterus constricts
the vein that returns blood from the legs to the heart), pregnancy massages are
often performed on a special massage table to allow the pregnant woman to lie
face down, or are preformed while the woman lay on her side. Our top picks
for Chicago Massages:
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