Massage Therapy

Massage is widely recognized as an effective tool for treating a wide range of medical conditions and situations. It is an excellent complement to standard medical treatments with proven benfits for relieving stress, pain, and muscle stiffness; managing anxiety and depression, and treating sports-related injuries.
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Swedish
Incorporates long, smooth strokes and deep, stimulating pressure to encourage relaxation.

Shiatsu
Combines an awareness of the Chi (natural energy within the body, believed to affect physical, mental and spiritual wellness), with stretching and applied pressure. (Clients may remain clothed during the treatment)

Esalen
Performed with long flowing strokes, similar to the fluid movements of Tai Chi, to integrate your body, mind and spirit. Special attention is paid to the rhythm of your breath.

Neuromuscular
Focuses on the relationship between the nervous system and the musculoskeletal system. By applying pressure to a concentrated area on the body, the cycle of pain is interrupted and circulation is improved. Practitioners have advanced knowledge of anatomy and muscle palpation.

Sports
Prepares the muscles for activity, increases circulation and flexibility, prepares the body for maximum performance with fewer injuries. Post-exercise, this form of massage reduces pain, soreness and spasms.

Trigger Point Therapy
Focuses on sensitve, tight muscle areas resulting from overuse or injury. It is always used in conjunction with other forms of therapeutic massage.

Thai Yoga Massage
Combines elements of acupressure, yoga, stretching, and reflexology to reduce stress and tension and allow individual's to reconnect with their bodies. The massage stretches the muscles, increases range of motion, and balances energy flow throughout the body, inducing a sense of total mind/body well-being. This massage requires you to stay completely clothed; it can be performed on our deck when weather allows.

Marsh Stone Therapy
Reaches deep into the muscle to provoke a greater sense of relaxation. Thermotherapy, a technique that calls for heated stones and cooled marble to be placed on the body and used in combination with gentle massage strokes, encourages blood flow to the skin, muscles, and internal organs.

Craniosacral
Corrects imbalances in the craniosacral system (the bones, membranes and fluid surround the skull, spine and sacrum) to alleviate pain or discomfort related to cerebral, neurological or skeletal imbalances and dysfunction. Often used to manage medical conditions such as chronic neck and back pain, migraines, inflammatory conditions, depression, anxiety and stress. Client may remain clothed.

Myofascial Release
A whole body technique that stretches and releases the fascia, a tough connective tissue in the body that can become tough and dehydrated as a result of injury or stress. Myofascial release is a powerful tool if you are experiencing pain, exhaustion or immune system deficiencies, such as Fibromyalgia or other chronic conditions. This treatment also can help you manage the following: Headaches, chronic pain, chronic fatigue, stress-related muscular tension and many other conditions.

Lymphatic Drainage
The body’s lymph system transports proteins, foreign bodies, toxins and other components out of the body via fragile lymph ducts that run just beneath the skin’s surface. This massage focuses on improving and maintaining the health of this system. It is beneficial for pre and post joint replacement surgeries, fibrosis, inflammatory conditions, pain relief, and many forms of edema.

Watsu
A floating water massage, performed in The Marsh’s 94◦ Therapy Pool. Watsu is based on the principles of Shiatsu and involves the use of gentle stretches and pressure point techniques. Because clients are suspended in the water, weight is taken off of the vertebrae so that the spine can be moved in new ways. Watsu promotes deep relaxation, improves blood circulation, strengthens muscles and reduces spasms, increases flexibility and controls pain.
It can provide relief of on-going symptoms associated with many chronic conditions, including fibromyalgia, arthritis, neurological disorders, chronic pain, orthopedic dysfunction, sleep disorders, general aches and pains, and stress. In addition, the warmth of the Therapy Pool allows the joints to decompress, releasing tension and soreness.