When you have any of these conditions, please do not book a massage therapy session: Fever; Pregnancy in the 1st trimester(up to 13 weeks’ duration); Contagious diseases, including any cold or flu, no matter how mild it seems; Under the influence of drugs or alcohol – including prescription pain medication; Recent operations or acute injuries; Neuritis (inflammation of peripheral nerves); Skin diseases; Cancer; Nervous or psychotic conditions.
Therapeutic massage is designed to strategically target medical conditions that are diagnosed by a physician. Depending on the problem, your therapist will use different massage techniques and procedures.
Therapeutic massage helps relax sore or tight muscles, relieve nerve pain, release trigger points, increase blood circulation, and reduce inflammation. Additionally, Therapeutic massage avoids the side effects and dependency issues of prescribed pain medications.
Therapeutic massage can be used to treat a number of conditions, including: Sciatica, Scoliosis, Back Pain, Muscle Sprains, Soft Tissue Injuries and more.
Consulting a doctor first can ensure that you’re receiving the right form of treatment. Reasons your doctor might prescribe a medical massage include:
Additionally, there are many types of massage that your therapist may use, from deep tissue massage to trigger point therapy, and even stretching techniques.
Your doctor will advise in writing specific recommendations for your licensed massage therapist to follow and will monitor your treatment and recovery.
If you are looking for a truly decadent spa experience, you should definitely choose “Ilmapuu” Signature Massage. Combining the elements from some of our most popular massages, this super massage is sure to relax your body, soul and mind to an unimaginable extent.
The Signature massage is a multi-sensory massage, created by “Ilmapuu”, offering the fluidity of the Swedish and Deep Tissue massage, the precision of a therapeutic approach, the enveloping sensation of the Lomi-lomi and stretches found in the Thai yoga massage, etc. Our Signature massage is performed following a pre-established routine using scented oil and with traditional music playing in the background.
Said infused massage helps to relieve tight soft tissue, improves circulation, it brings more oxygen and nutrients to organs and muscles, aiding and enhancing the natural body healing process.
A very gentle, mainly superficial massage technique, working on skin and subcutaneous tissue, to assist lymph flow and aid in drainage of tissues and removal of the metabolic residues from body.
The massage therapy is effective, supports healing after lymphatic surgical procedures, and helps to reduce swelling after traumas, rheumatic problems, such as arthritis and arthrosis, reducing swelling, including during pregnancy, lymph drainage problems, migraine, scars and other.
A manual lymphatic drainage massage session starts with light massage on the surface of the skin of the neck. The therapist gently rubs, strokes, taps or pushes the skin in directions that follow the structure of the lymphatic system so that accumulated lymph fluid can drain through proper channels. Lymphatic drainage is very gentle, is not painful and doesn’t have a stimulating effect. Massage is gentle and painless, no redness of the skin after. After a massage, there might be a release of emotions (laughing or crying).
Foot massage techniques consist of “foot massage for health” and “reflexology”. Both types of foot massage are related to the internal organs of the body which ensure a better effect than just for relaxation.
Foot massage is a holistic therapy which treats the cause of imbalance in the body as a whole. The oldest records of this method of therapy come from the inscriptions of the tombs of the doctors of Ankomohor, Egypt, in 2330 BC.
During foot massage the person relaxes, giving the parasympathetic nervous system better working conditions, and as a result, the whole body begins to heal and recover. Foot massage improves digestion and relaxes muscles. In addition, kidney function improves and emotional sensitivity increases. Foot massage helps with: sleeping disorders; musculoskeletal problems; pain and inflammatory conditions when general massage is contraindicated.
Singing bowl massage is a deeply relaxing practice based on the effects of sound and vibration on the body and nervous system. During the session, special metal bowls are placed on and around the body. The therapist produces sound, creating gentle vibrations that penetrate deep into the tissues.
Sound waves help relieve physical and emotional tension, slow down internal dialogue, and bring you to a state of peace and harmony. The treatment takes place in a calm, meditative atmosphere and is suitable for recovering from stress and fatigue.
Important: This practice is not a medical procedure and is intended for the purpose of well-being and relaxation.
Thai Yoga Massage is an ancient healing art, combining acupressure, gentle stretching and applied yoga. Thai yoga massage is a unique and powerful massage therapy.
The therapist uses hands, feet and elbows to apply pressure to important points along an energy line system through which the body’s natural life force flows. Releasing blockages in this life force frees the body’s own natural healing potential thus restoring balance, health and harmony.
Treatments are uniquely tailored to the needs of the individual. A traditional Thai Yoga massage is applied through the clothes. For this loose comfortable clothing should be worn.
The treatment works deeply to release tension, improve posture and relaxation and is successful in preventing and relieving many common ailments.
Our certified male therapists are well-versed in the art of Thai Yoga Massage. They possess the knowledge and experience to ensure that your session is both transformative and comfortable. Whether you’re seeking to alleviate stress, enhance flexibility, or simply relax in a state of blissful harmony, Thai Yoga Massage is your gateway to holistic well-being. It is performed on a futon on the floor with the client comfortably dressed.
