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What is Dry Brushing?

Dry brushing is a dual-action therapy that targets both your skin's surface and the systems beneath it. Before applying any massage oils or lotions, a natural-bristle brush moves over the skin in specific, sweeping, rhythmic patterns directed toward your lymph nodes and heart.

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What is Prenatal (Pregnancy) Massage?

Prenatal massage is a type of massage therapy specifically designed to be used during pregnancy. Prenatal massage can help relieve pain, reduce swelling, ease leg and back pain, boost mood, and enhance overall well-being during pregnancy.

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What is Neuromuscular Massage?

Neuromuscular Massage Therapy (NMT) is highly effective for clients who present with chronic pain and is often successful in reducing or eliminating even longstanding painful conditions. Muscles that are in spasm will be painful to the touch.

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What is Deep Tissue Massage?

Deep Tissue Massage is a modality in massage that focuses on the deepest layers of muscle tissue, tendons, and fascia by using firmer pressure along with slow, firm strokes using fingers, elbows, forearms, and the palms of the hands to reach the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue to get them to release.

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