Massage Services
Are you tired and sore after a deep powder day skiing and snowboarding on Mount Hood? Are your muscles burning after an exhilarating mountain bike or trail run in Post Canyon? Perhaps too much time sitting at a desk has your body aching and mind spinning? Maybe you just need a relaxing break? At Holistic Massage of Hood River, we offer a range of massage services to get you feeling rejuvenated and help spring you back into action!
Regular massage can help boost immunity, improve sleep, assist injury rehabilitation, increase mobility, and ease the side effects of cancer treatment. Massage can also help manage depression, as well as relieve symptoms of conditions that are aggravated by anxiety, such as asthma or insomnia. Perhaps just as important, massage therapy can also help relieve the stress and tension caused by our busy lives that can lead to disease and illness. Reducing stress gives you more energy, improves your outlook on life, and in the process reduces your likelihood of injury and illness.
Massage therapy is beneficial for many health conditions, including:
- Low back pain
- Fatigue Headaches
- Chronic sports injuries
- Osteoarthritis Arthritis
- Fibromyalgia Pain or tingling in arms or legs
- Insomnia
- Diabetes
- Edema
- High blood pressure
Check out our massage therapy services to see which modality or combination is the best fit for you!
Deep Tissue Massage
Deep tissue massage is a great choice for pain relief, especially helpful for chronically tense areas such as a stiff neck, sore shoulders, or a tight lower back.
Swedish Massage
Are you looking to unwind and bliss out? Swedish massage provides deep relaxation, helping improve circulation and decrease stress.
Sports Massage
Sports massage is an invigorating massage, ideal for athletes looking to achieve maximum performance and physical conditioning while decreasing the chance of injury.
Prenatal Massage
This is a total bliss out session for the mom-to-be! The massage therapists at Holistic Massage of Hood River are highly skilled in working with prenatal women and know the precise areas to focus on.
Shiatsu
Shiatsu's translation from Japanese literally means 'finger pressure'. Shiatsu massage is a form of Japanese bodywork based on traditional Chinese medicine, designed to help regulate the flow of energy.
Thai Massage
Thai Massage is a 4 century-old healing system combining acupressure, Indian Ayurvedic principles, and assisted yoga postures. The massage generally follows designated lines ("sen") in the body.
Reflexology
Reflexology feels amazing, but it is much more than a good foot massage! In a reflexology treatment, pressure is applied to specific trigger points on the feet or hands to stimulate and heal other parts of the body.
Craniosacral therapy
Craniosacral therapy is a gentle, non-invasive type of bodywork used to balance the craniosacral system in the body. This includes the bones, nerves, fluids, and connective tissues of the cranium and spinal area.
Kinesio Taping
Kinesio taping is a great tool for enhancing the effects of massage. Taping lifts the skin away from underlying structures allowing for greater movement of the tissues and increased circulation.
Hot Stone Massage
Hot stone massage feels heavenly! Warmed stones may either be directly placed on your body, along the spine, in the palms of your hands, or on the soles of the feet, or used as massage tools to aid in warming and relaxing muscles. The effects of this massage are long lasting.
Vibrational Sound Therapy
Sound is one of the oldest methods of natural healing. Vibrational Sound Therapy (VST) brings ancient techniques and modern innovation together. Himalayan Singing Bowls, specifically engineered for therapeutic use, are placed gently on and around the body.
Aromatherapy
Aromatic essential oils are known to promote physical and emotional well-being. Essential oils are natural aromatic compounds found in the seeds, bark, stems, roots, flowers, and other parts of plants. They can be both beautifully and powerfully fragrant.