Massage Therapy
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Swedish MassageSwedish massage is one of the most well-known and widely practiced styles of massage therapy. Often considered the foundation of modern western massage, a Swedish massage uses gentle, relaxing and deeply restorative techniques to help ease the body and the mind. During this therapy session, the therapist works with the soft tissues and muscles in the body to help restore balance and health.
The result will help to relax your muscles and ease tension within the body. 60 minutes | Starts at $128.75 90 minutes | Starts at $168.75 60 minutes with cupping | Starts at $138.75 90 minutes with cupping | Starts at $178.75 DEEP TISSUE MASSAGEDeep tissue massage is a therapy that focuses on realigning deeper layers of muscles and connective tissue. It benefits chronic aches, pains, and contracted areas such as stiff neck and upper back, lower back pain, leg muscle tightness, and sore shoulders.
Some of the same strokes are used as classic massage therapy. Still, the movement is slower, and the pressure is deeper and concentrated on areas of tension and pain to reach the sub-layer of muscles and the fascia (the connective tissue surrounding muscles). 30 minutes | Starts at $98.50 60 minutes | Starts at $138.75 90 minutes | Starts at $178.75 REST, Renew, and Restore Massage Are you exhausted, stressed, or run down? Are you looking to relieve stress and take the time you deserve to step back and unwind? This 90-minute service includes: A 60-minute Swedish Massage: A silent service from your therapist, relaxation music, customized facial products, chamomile and lavender essential oils used in massage and room diffuser, and a heated herbal eye mask. Complete this rejuvenating experience with 30 minutes of blissful sleep on a heated bed and a soothing cup of tea to ensure you wake up fully recharged. 90 minutes | Starts at $178.75 Myofascial Release
Myofascial release is a specialized form of massage therapy designed to target & release fascial restrictions. Simplified, fascia is a continuous web of connective tissue that weaves throughout the entire body. You can think of it like a 3-D spider web or a body-wide suit made of strong, flexible fibers. Unlike traditional massage therapy, MFR works on the fascia layer using gentle, sustained pressure and slow, mindful stretching on specific areas of restriction. Over time, this technique helps the fascia soften, rehydrate and lengthen, restoring elasticity and balance throughout the body. 60 minutes | Starts at $138.75 90 minutes | Starts at $178.75 Reflexology Reflexology is the application of pressure to areas on the feet (or the hands). Reflexology is generally relaxing and may help alleviate stress. The theory behind reflexology is that areas of the foot correspond to organs and systems of the body. Pressure applied to the foot is believed to bring relaxation and healing to the corresponding region of the body. 30 minutes | Starts at $118.75 Reflexology can be added to any facial service as well. Couple Services: Couple's Swedish Massage 60 minutes | Starts at $257.50 90 minutes | Starts at $337.50 Couple's Deep Tissue Massage: 60 minutes | Starts at $277.50 90 minutes | Starts at $357.50 |
Oil Relaxation MassageThe subtle scent of organic lavender helps to induce a state of relaxation while melting away stress. Sesame seed oil has been used for centuries in Ayurvedic practice to increase circulation, providing the skin and the muscles with the nutrients they crave. Arnica oil helps relieve and heal, while jojoba oil is ultra-moisturizing and will leave the skin hydrated and smooth.
60 minutes | Starts at $173.75 90 minutes |Starts at $213.75 Hot Stone MassageDuring a hot stone massage, regular massage techniques are applied. However, the therapist also uses hot stones placed on specific body parts.
The stones are smooth and flat, usually made of basalt, a volcanic rock type. These particular stones are chosen because they retain heat. The stones used for a hot stone massage are placed in hot water to warm up before being applied. They are then placed onto specific areas of the body. 60 minutes | Starts at $158.75 90 minutes | Starts at $198.75 Pregnancy/Prenatal MassagePrenatal massage is therapeutic bodywork that focuses on the unique needs of the mother-to-be as her body goes through the dramatic changes of pregnancy. It enhances the function of muscles and joints, improves circulation and general body tone, and relieves mental and physical fatigue. **ONLY AVAILABLE AFTER THE FIRST TRIMESTER**
60 minutes | Starts at $128.50 Headache/Migraine/Neck Pain Relief MassageDo you suffer from headaches or migraines? What about neck pain? Holding all of your tension in your shoulders and neck?
Don't let headaches and neck pain slow you down. Let us melt the tension with this specialized massage, which focuses on your upper body, head, and neck. We use heat, trigger points, and stretching to help relieve your pain. 45 minutes | $110.00 Herbal Poultice MassageThai poultice massage is a technique that involves special poultices made of herbs and spices that are wrapped in muslin or cotton and steam-heated. During massage, the poultices provide moist and nutrient-rich relaxation to the skin and muscles.
At The Saratoga Day Spa, you can choose your herbs. 60 minutes | Starts at $166.75 90 minutes | Starts at $203.75 |
Precautions for Massage/Bodywork TherapyThe following precautions should be observed by Massage/Bodywork therapists when conducting their practice.
Massage/Bodywork therapists should not treat a patient or client:
Massage/Bodywork therapists should not treat a patient or client:
- When the therapist or patient/client is in an altered state of cognitive awareness from the use of prescription, and/or over-the-counter medications, alcohol, or other substances, and the patient/client cannot give informed consent and/or the therapist cannot provide appropriate treatment. Consent for the patient/client may be given by guardians and other caregivers when authorized to do so.
- If a patient/client refuses to give the therapist consent to confer with his or her health care practitioner regarding massage/bodywork therapy when such consultation is essential to the patient's/client's health and safety, the therapist should not treat the patient.
- When the therapist or patient/client has a fever, infection or contagious disease
- If the patient/client is on any medication that would be expected to weaken bone structure and/or connective tissue or lead to enhanced bleeding
- When the patient/client has edema due to chronic heart failure or kidney failure
- When the patient/client has decreased sensation, as for example, with diabetes
- If the patient/client has an inflammatory condition in the acute stage
- When the patient/client has acute phlebitis and/or deep venous thrombosis
- When the patient/client has had an acute trauma or recent surgery
- While massage of splint muscles around a swollen joint is appropriate, direct pressure to the joint itself should be avoided.
- Avoid the local site of unstable fractures, open wounds, hematomas, varicosities, recently healed scars, burns, and foreign bodies or implanted hardware.
- In the first trimester of pregnancy, most therapists do not offer massage therapy services due to liability reasons. No deep sacral work or abdominal massage should be done.
- If the patient/client has cancer or other tumors or has acute or chronic infection in the skin or deeper tissues, seek the recommendation of the patient/client's physician or nurse practitioner after obtaining the consent of the patient/client.
- If the patient/client is overheated due to hot tub, sauna, or exercise, apply appropriate techniques.