Massage Therapy

Penny S. Dixon, LMBT

Therapist

Member: ABMP - IAHP

Specializing in Massage Therapy

Acupressure - The treatment to stimulate key points along the meridians to activate the healing response.

Aromatherapy - The use of essential oils which are extracted from herbs, flowers, resins, woods and roots which produce a therapeutic aroma to stimulate healing. Some of the effects that oils produce include relaxation, energy stimulation, immune system support, hormone stimulation and increased circulation.

Belavi - Massage techniques using acupressure points, lymphatic drainage strokes, and facial massage strokes. Designed to firm sagging skin, stimulate blood and oxygen, release toxins, and soften lines. The treatment also consists of cleansing, exfoliating, hot towel wraps, and a honeylift massage treatment.

Chair - A non-invasive manipulative technique that encourages your own natural mechanisms to improve the functioning of your brain and spinal cord to dissipate the negative effects of stress, promote goods health, and enhance the resistance to disease.

Cranio-sacral Therapy - The treatment is geared toward moving the soft tissue, correcting cerebral and spinal imbalances to improve the functioning of the central nervous system. Encourages the body's natural healing mechanisms to improve the functioning of the central nervous system, dissipate the negative effects of stress, and enhance health and resistance to disease.

Deep Tissue Massage - Massage applied to the deeper, core layers of the body often using the elbow as well as the usual thumb, finger and fist pressure. Deep tissue work helps with chronic pain and injury rehabilitation.

Geriatric Massage - Massage therapy geared toward the aging population and their specific needs. Addresses the psychological and physiological aspects of aging and its associated diseases.

Hot Stone - Involves the application of water-heated basalt stones of varying sizes to key points on the body, giving a deep massage and creating sensations of comfort and warmth.

Hydrotherapy - The use of water as therapy.

Infant Massage - Addresses the special needs of infants.

Medical Massage - Focuses on treatments of injuries, pathologies and rehabilitation.

Myofascial Release - An effective therapeutic approach in the relief of cervical pain, back pain, fibromyalgia, scoliosis, neurological dysfunction, restriction of motion, chronic pain, and headaches.

Orthopedic Massage - Specially designed to access and treat occupational, sport and other pain and injury conditions.

Prenatal/Pregnancy - Specific techniques can reduce pregnancy discomforts and concerns and enhance the physiological and emotional well-being of both mother and fetus.

Reflexology - The application of appropriate pressure to the leg and feet.

Remedial - A holistic treatment for the whole of the body, as well as the area being treated.

Soft Tissue Release - A clinical application for chronic low back pain and whiplash injuries.

Sports Massage - Massage applied to serious athletes for training, injury prevention, rehab and pre and post event strategies.

Swedish Massage - A collection of techniques designed for relaxation, using massage oils to reduce friction. Many of the therapeutic effects include increased circulation, increased flexibility, removal of lactic acid and toxins, relaxes nervous system, and stimulates the skin. Techniques can be modified to treat injuries and muscular related problems.

Trigger Point - Pain-relief techniques to alleviate muscle spasms and cramping.