Commonly Asked Questions

Q - What is the difference between Deep Tissue and Swedish?

A - In Deep Tissue Massage the therapist is concentrating on musculo-skeletal (where the muscle meets the bone), as well as skin, fascia and muscle. The intention is to realign posture, balance muscle function and awareness, and free-up congestion at muscular attachments.  In contrast, Swedish Massage is used primarily for relaxation. It is very soothing and wonderful if a person has no problem areas.

Q - Why does an athlete need Sports Massage?

A - No matter what your sport is, exercise stresses and strains the muscle tissue. It also can injure the tendons and ligaments, which are frequently stretched beyond the normal demands of the sport. Exercise tears the muscle fibers, stretches the fascia (outer covering of the muscle), builds up toxins that reside in the muscle, which leaves the muscle sore and stiff. Sports Massage will help bring all of these conditions back in balance.

Q - Wouldn't stretching be just as good as massage in the case of spasms?

A - A good stretching routine will pull some of the knots out, but it can't match the powers of massage for spreading and soothing the fatigued muscle fibers.  Deep strokes separate the muscle fibers from one another. Massage isn't a cure-all. It can't make you run faster, although I spoke with a runner once that claimed it improved his performance by 20 percent.