Massage Services in San Leandro, California

Foot Reflexology

Reflexology is a natural healing art based on the principle that there are reflexes in the feet, hands and ears that have corresponding areas within zones corresponding to every part, gland and organ of the body. Through application of pressure on these reflexes without the use of tools, creams or lotions are applied with the feet being the primary area of application. Reflexology relieves tension, improves circulation and helps promote the natural function of the related areas of the body. Reflexology is very therapeutic for plantar fasciitis, ankle injuries, toe pain, ankle pain, as well as common forms of arthritis.

Body Massage

A full-body massage is just a way of saying that the therapist will massage your whole body during a therapeutic massage. This includes your back, neck, shoulders, arms, legs, feet and hands (and for men, pecs). Most massages at spas will be full-body massages. There are two exceptions -- one is if it's a 30 minute massage instead of a 60 minute or a 90 minute massage. In that case, the massage therapist might concentrate on one area, usually back, neck and shoulders, so you get more benefit.

Hot Stone Massage

Hot stone massage is a specialty massage where the therapist uses smooth, heated stones, either as an extension of their own hands, or by placing them on the body while they massage other parts of the body. The heat can be both deeply relaxing and help warm up tight muscles so the therapist can work more deeply and quickly.

Shiatsu Massage

Shiatsu means “finger pressure.” In shiatsu, pressure and stretching are the keys. The shiatsu practitioner uses palms, fingers, thumbs, knuckles, elbows, knees and the feet to work on the body’s acupuncture points, along with what they consider the body’s meridians or energy.

Swedish

Uses firm, but gentle pressure to improve circulation, ease muscle aches and tension, improve flexibility and create relaxation. It involves long, gliding strokes, kneading of individual muscles, friction, hacking or tapping and vibration.

Deep Tissue

Focuses on re-aligning deep layers of muscles and connective tissue. It is especially helpful for chronically tense and contracted areas such as stiff necks, low back tightness and sore shoulders. The movement is slower, and the pressure is deeper and concentrated on areas of tension and pain.

Trigger Point Therapy

Muscle knots, myofascial trigger points and myofascial pain all have one thing in common - it can cause excruciating pain. Trigger Point or Trigger Point Myotherapy is designed to treat and reduce myofascial pain. Trigger point compression is used to reduce swelling, tension, stiffness and pain while increasing range of motion, flexibility, circulation and endurance. At times it is difficult to pin point the exact trigger point location because of the referred pain it can produce. Activating the trigger point can be achieved by the therapist using pressure from the hands, knuckles, elbows or knees.

Thai Massage

Thai Massage is a choreography of pressing and stretching that invigorates the senses and increases flexibility and mobility in the joints. It is wonderful for anyone who pushes their body to physical extremes, laborers and athletes especially. Your body will be moved in ways you may not have thought possible. It can help you recover faster from physical exertion and help prevent injuries by maintaining flexibility in your joints and tissues.