At the Metta Center we offer a variety of massage modalities to help focus on your particular needs.
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at 571-340-3293 or by emailing service@mettamassagecenter.com
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Feel free to scroll through the modalities that we offer or select one of the following links to learn more about a specific one:
Custom Massage
Traditional Swedish massage is blended with complimentary Deep Tissue techniques to create a customized treatment tailored to meet your needs. Stretching and heat may be used to loosen joints and reduce muscle tension even further. Intensity of pressure is decided by you. Feel free to request more or less pressure at any time during the massage. Sessions may include a touch of the therapist's specialties to enhance your relaxation. At the Metta Center, it is our goal to leave you feeling refreshed and pain-free.
Offered by all of our Massage Therapists
Prenatal Massage/Postnatal massage
This therapeutic massage includes specific techniques catered to each trimester that provide relief for common discomforts during pregnancy. This soothing technique can decrease back pain, muscle cramps and pelvic pain due to structural/postural issues associated with pregnancy. It will assist your body for delivery by helping increase elasticity and range of motion in the joints and muscles associated with childbirth. Research has shown that pregnancy massage strengthens the immune system, decreases blood pressure, decreases stress hormones, shortens labor time and offers stress relief. This research is documented by the Touch Research Institute of Miami.
Pre-natal offered by Amy Vulin White, Erica Staats & Leah Farnsworth
Post-natal offered by Amy Vulin White, Erica Staats & Leah Farnsworth
Thai & Sports Mat Massage
Sessions that are offered specially on a comfortable mat to allow for stretching and soft tissue release. Any combination of pressure may be requested, from very firm to light and everything in between. Special attention is paid to making this a comfortable session to dispel any myths that Thai massage is too painful to be relaxing. Our therapists received training through the Shivagakomarpaj lineage of the Old Medicine Hospital in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Plan to wear comfortable loose fitting clothing for this treatment.
Offered by David Nix & Leah Farnsworth
Couples Instruction
This session is to guide you and your spouse or partner through basic massage techniques to soothe your aches and pains. Learn these basic techniques to practice on each other from the comfort of your own home. You will be introduced to basic massage techniques such as gliding and kneading. Your feedback to your partner during the training is essential to success! You don’t have to be a couple; any two can sign up to learn!
Offered by David Nix & Leah Farnsworth
CranioSacral Therapy
CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle yet powerful technique that is effective in releasing headaches, neck pain, back pain, and mental stress. CST uses a light touch to manipulate the bones of the cranium and spine releasing restrictions in the soft tissues that surround the central nervous system. This optimizes movement of cerebrospinal fluid through the spine and around the skull improving performance of the central nervous system. Developed by osteopathic physician John Upledger, this therapy provides a very soothing and relaxing healing experience.
Only offered by Deirdre Segarra
Cupping Massage
Cupping increases blood circulation to the area where the cups are placed, reducing muscle tension, which can improve overall blood flow and promote cell repair. It may also help form new connective tissues and create new blood vessels in the tissue. Although cupping can leave the circle bruises on your back, not all techniques leave bruises. I use different methods and different types of cupping sets and it is all based on the client's needs. Some clients find cupping to be a very soothing way to relieve tension.
Offered by Cat Adkins & Erica Staats
Fertility Massage
Fertility Massage is a unique and effective massage protocol, including fertility awareness, cleansing therapies and visualizations that Claire Marie Miller developed through her own experience of consciously conceiving her daughter Jessica Hope in 1984.
Following years of demonstration models who conceived shortly after receiving a fertility massage during the workshop, it was expanded into a full stand-alone training for massage therapists. Even though many of these students were told that they'd never conceive, after receiving a fertility massage often a student did conceive within one to two cycles.
Only offered by Leah Farnsworth
Headache Relief Massage
In a headache specific massage session, multiple massage modalities (such as myofascial release, craniosacral therapy, acupressure, reflexology and traditional Swedish massage) are combined to address underlying muscle tension patterns.
Only offered by Deirdre Segarra
Hot Stone Massage
The Metta Center's hot stone massage incorporates Swedish and deep tissue techniques with the incredibly soothing power of heat. Calm and comfort are evoked as you experience the sensation of warmed basalt stones placed underneath you (tucked next to your shoulder blades, mid-back, glutes and calves) and on top of your body (at your upper chest/sternum and navel). The weight of the smooth stones encourage you to drift into a state of deep relaxation. Your muscles are further softened as the stones are incorporated into the massage strokes. If desired, deep tissue work is then focused in tight overstressed areas such as your shoulders and calves.
Offered by Amy Vulin White, Erica Staats & Leah Farnsworth
Lymphatic Drainage Massage
A form of gentle massage that stimulates the lymphatic system and encourages the movement of lymph fluids. The lymphatic system is part of your immune system and helps to filter and clean toxins, proteins, harmful cells, viruses, and dead cells about twenty times faster than the body is able to do on its own. Once toxins are filtered properly, the body is able to relax more deeply and use its energy more directly to regenerate the cells.
Please Note: Metta Center practitioners do not currently perform lymphatic drainage massage in oncology cases, or in cases where a doctor has given a diagnosis of lymphedema.
Offered by David Nix & Erica Staats
Myofascial Release Massage
Myofascial release (MFR) can enable increased mobility, reduction of pain, improved circulation and restores normal postural and movement patterns. The fascia can be compared to the cling wrap of the body. This thin, but incredibly strong, connective tissue holds together muscles, bones, and organs, all the way down to the cellular level giving our bodies support and protection. With injuries, car accidents, stress, poor posture, or inflammation, the fascia can tighten creating restrictions.
Offered by Deirdre Segarra & Erica Staats
Ortho-Bionomy Massage
Ortho-Bionomy® helps your body to remember just how good it can feel. It is a gentle, osteopathically-based form of body therapy that is highly effective for reducing chronic stress, injuries, pain, or problems associated with postural and structural imbalances. The practitioner uses gentle movements and positions of the body to facilitate the change of stress and pain.
Emphasis is placed on the comfort of the client and no forceful manipulations are used. The client has the option to remain clothed for the session. Ortho-Bionomy helps to alleviate both acute and chronic pain by reducing chronic muscle tension, soothing the joints, increasing flexibility, improving circulation, and relaxing the entire body. Ortho-Bionomy helps people break the cycle of pain—without creating more pain. It is effective for recovering from injuries, surgery, and stress.
Only offered by Leah Farnsworth
Reflexology Massage
This specialized treatment is perfect for the person who loves having their feet massaged and for anyone wishing to drift away into a state of deep relaxation. Since the entire self is reflected in the feet, you will be pleasantly surprised by the whole body benefits that result from the variety of techniques used to stimulate your foot reflexology points. Reflexology points on the hands & ears may be included with longer sessions if desired, although stimulation of the points on the feet is most effective.
This treatment can be integrated into any massage session by request. Enter "with reflexology" in the special requests box when you book your appointment.
Offered by all of our Massage Therapists
Reiki
Reiki originated in Japan and is a gentle, hands-on technique used for stress reduction, relaxation, and deep healing. It is a simple process that includes hands on and just above the body that can easily be incorporated into massage therapy or enjoyed as a treatment in and of itself.
Reiki is highly recognized and recommended in many hospitals before and after surgery and is contributed to easing symptoms of chemo therapy. Reiki can be beneficial to everyone of all ages including those that may be restricted from massage therapy. It can also be a wonderful experience for mothers to be.
Offered by Amy Vulin White, Cat Adkins, David Nix, Deirdre Segarra, & Leah Farnsworth
Scar Tissue Release Therapy
Scar Tissue Release Therapy is a gentle and effective technique used to decrease the dark coloring or congestion of scar tissue. This technique will be offered after filling out a health history form and discussing the injury with the practitioner. Most likely it will combined with a custom massage.
Offered by David Nix, Deirdre Segarra & Leah Farnsworth
Seated Massage
A seated massage is a great quick massage for when you just need a pick me up for the back, shoulders and neck. It is ideal for when you are looking for focus on just your back and shoulders. You will remain clothed and be seated in a comfortable massage chair.
Offered by David Nix, Erica Staats & Leah Farnsworth
Sinus Relief Massage
A sinus clearing facial massage that helps to ease the effects of seasonal allergies. This gentle pressure point facial massage, combined with hot, steamy towels and essential oils assists in opening blocked passageways and stimulate movement and breakup of congestion.
Only offered by Amy Vulin White
Thai Herbal Bundle Massage
A traditional Thai Herbal Bundle is used during the massage session to deliver heat therapy and aromatic blends in conjunction with massage techniques. The bundle blends of herbs and spices are wrapped in cotton sheets and then steam-heated. This procedure allows the herbs’ essential oils to be released, providing the foundation for a nutrient-rich massage for relaxing the muscles and stimulating blood circulation. The herbal compress is a blend of organic herbs (including lemongrass, camphor, turmeric, and ginger) that relieves muscle and joint pain, increases blood circulation, and nourishes and revitalizes the skin.
Offered by David Nix & Leah Farnsworth
Therapeutic Dry Brushing Massage
Relaxation massage combined with Therapeutic Dry brushing to encourage the body's own systems to work more effectively, supporting: efficient skin function, relaxation of the nervous system, appropriate resting muscle tone, healthy blood and lymph circulation and strong immune protection for the body.
Only offered by Cat Adkins
Zen Face Massage
A Zen Face Massage is a profoundly relaxing technique combining gentle acupressure and essential oils to allow for deep relaxation. The practitioner will gently massage the ear lobes, scalp and face along targeted energy pathways. The session improves circulation into your face and helps to prevent wrinkles and premature aging. A Zen Face Massage will calm your nerves and soothe your pain.
Only offered by Leah Farnsworth