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Myofascial release is stretching of the fascia, the thin tissue that covers all the organs of the body.

For thousands of years, Eastern healers have used pressure-point massage to balance the body; shiatsu is the Japanese version.

The Swedish Massage style takes its name from a 19th-century Swedish physiologist, Per Henrik Ling, whose system of medical gymnastics included massage.

During a hot stone massage the therapist heats as many as 50 basalt stones to 120–140º F and rubs them over your oiled body.

Rolfing is a soft-tissue manipulation used to structurally realign the body and enhance overall vitality.

During a reflexology session, you’re clothed and seated or lying down while the therapist rubs, presses on, and squeezes points on your feet.

The benefits of lymphatic drainage range from a decrease in facial puffiness and a boost in immune function to a smoothing of cellulite and a soothing of muscle soreness.

Spa treatments can relieve the main discomforts of pregnancy, and the spa atmosphere can relax expectant mothers overwhelmed by the changes in their bodies.

Back Massage, the most fundamental and popular of all spa services, concentrates on the back of the body and can be ideal for sufferers of chronic back pain.

Thai massage, long considered a medical treatment in Thailand, the therapist puts you through a series of stretches that cover the entire body.

A scalp massage is ahead massage designed to relax the mind and encourage circulation.

Ayurvedic Massage is based on ancient Indian principles of Ayurveda and pressure points, designed to heal the body and create a balance between mind, body, and spirit.

Like its name suggests, Deep-Tissue Massage targets your body’s deepest layers of muscle and releases tension in overstressed areas.

A native Polynesian and Hawaiian healing practice, lomilomi massage or lomilomi nui is a deeply nurturing style of massage.

In a four-hands massage, two therapists work on one client, often using synchronized moves.

A Couple’s Massage can set the tone for a romantic spa-going experience for two because it’s designed to be shared with a significant other, or guests can simply enjoy some bonding time with a best friend while indulging in side-by-side services. Take a look at our gift guide with some great romantic gift ideas! What […]

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