Barefoot Massage

Barefoot Massage Therapy

Good Afternoon Santa Barbara + hello Sunshine! I would like to introduce you to the wonderful world of Barefoot Massage and let you know how it was that I became a fan.

THE RECOMMENDATION I first fell in love with this truly healing massage in 2010. After years and years of requesting Swedish Massage with Deep Tissue on my neck and shoulders, my massage therapist and dear friend recommended for me to set up a Barefoot session with her instead. I was a little apprehensive at the idea of having someone walk on me as this did not seem to be something that I could imaging feeling relaxing, but decided to follow her guidance. After all, she was very rarely wrong when it came to body work or skincare.

HOW IT WORKS  Barefoot is offered in both 90-min and 2-Hr sessions. Being a beginner to receiving this modality I opted for the 90-min. I was instructed to show up in yoga-style attire for the service. This is so you may comfortably move form position to position. In this service your massage has you lay down on a thai matt in the Barefoot Treatment room. The Barefoot Treatment Room is noticeably smaller to allow for the therapist to use the sides of the room to better leverage into muscle tension. Once on the matt your therapist places you in various positions so that they may received better access to the deeper layers of muscle tendons, ligaments, and connective tissue.

TRYING NEW THINGS  During the service, while receiving work on the shoulder area which was pretty tight, I began to feel the tension dissipate and my shoulders' range of motion increase. This increase in the range of motion is a common experience and may be why we have so many athletes request the Barefoot Massage service at Le Reve. In any case the pressure applied felt amazing. Although this service provides a deeper massage than Sports Massage, Deep Tissue, and Trigger Point it did not feel like it. The Barefoot Massage Therapy session left me feeling as if I had received an hour and a half of stretching. I left my treatment in a complete state of bliss.

If you like deep tissue and sports massage this Treatment is perfect for you. 

FOLLOWING MY BAREFOOT MASSAGE  The following day my range of motion was still increasing and I did not experience the slight soreness that can come from Deep Tissue body work. I had a renewed range of motion and flexibility. I even felt as though I was standing taller and without the discomfort that I had experienced from my muscle tension prior to my service I was also in better spirits. It is truly awesome what an amazing massage can do for the mind as well as the body. 

Barefoot massage uses deep compression and myofascial release to help ease tension and relax tight muscles. Through trigger point work we can help alleviate chronic tension and target the root of the problem relieving stress, increasing circulation, helping the healing process.

If you are interested in exploring the wonderful world of Barefoot Massage Therapy 

now is your chance this months 10% OFF NOVEMBER SPA OFFERING 

at Le Reve Organic Spa and Boutique! 

Call 805-564-2977 to speak with a Le Reve Spa Coordinator

Le Reve Organic Spa and Boutique is located at 21 W. Gutierrez St. Santa Barbara, Ca . 93101

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Deep Tissue Massage

Le Reve Deep Tissue Massage

What you should know before booking a deep tissue massage

Deep Tissue massage is designed to relieve severe tension in the muscle and the connective tissue or fascia. This type of massage focuses on the muscles located below the surface of the top muscles. Deep tissue massage is often recommended for individuals who experience consistent pain, are involved in heavy physical activity, such as athletes, and patients who have sustained physical injury. It is also not uncommon for receivers of Deep Tissue Massage to have their pain replaced with a new muscle ache for a day or two.

Deep tissue work varies greatly. What one calls deep tissue another will call light. When receiving deep tissue work it is important to communicate what you are feeling.

How does deep tissue massage work? When there is chronic muscle tension or injury, there are usually adhesions (bands of painful, rigid tissue) in muscles, tendons, and ligaments.
Adhesions can block circulation and cause pain, limited movement, and inflammation. Deep tissue massage works by physically breaking down these adhesion to relieve pain and restore normal movement. To do this, the massage therapist often uses direct deep pressure or friction applied across the grain of the muscles.

Will deep tissue massage hurt? At certain points during the massage, most people find there is usually some discomfort and pain. It is important to tell the massage therapist when things hurt and if any soreness or pain you experience is outside your comfort range.
There is usually some stiffness or pain after a deep tissue massage, but it should subside within a day or so. The massage therapist may recommend applying ice to the area after the massage.

What conditions is deep tissue massage used for? Unlike classic massage therapy, which is used for relaxation, deep tissue massage usually focuses on a specific problem, such as:

• Chronic pain limited mobility
• Recovery from injuries (e.g. whiplash, falls, sports injury)
• Repetitive strain injury, such as carpal tunnel syndrome
• Postural problems
• Osteoarthritis pain
• Fibromyalgia
• Muscle tension or spasm 

According to the August 2005 issue of Consumer Reports magazine, 34,000 people ranked deep tissue massage more effective in relieving osteoarthritis pain than physical therapy, exercise, prescription medications, chiropractic, acupuncture, diet, glucosamine, and over-the-counter drugs. Deep tissue massage also received a top ranking for fibromyalgia pain. People often notice improved range of motion immediately after a deep tissue massage.

I feel so privileged to have such a caring and talented staff at Le Reve. Our Massage Therapist are absolutely exceptional. So whether you are needing a relaxing or a deeper more therapeutic type of massage Le Reve has you covered. Be sure to check out our tweets because every week I tweet a special Spa Offering and you could get a 1 1/2 hour massage for the price of a 1hour.

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See you at the spa!

Bridgette

Le Reve Organic Spa and Boutique 
21 W. Gutierrez St. Santa Barbara, Ca 93101

805-564-2977

Experience an amazing Barefoot Massage

Experience Barefoot Massage at Le Reve

Here at Le Reve, we offer many different massages to meet your body's needs. One of our all time favorite massages is the Barefoot Massage.

Barefoot Massage

Also known by many as the "compression cure", in barefoot massage direct pressure is applied to the muscles, to give slow, deep, thorough compressions. A perfect blend of deep tissue therapy and the ultimate in relaxation massage.

This deeper form of bodywork helps to assist with the rest, recovery, and repair of muscle tissue creating a positive structural change in chronic soft tissue damage.

Barefoot massage is an effective bodywork treatment for treating and preventing all types of athletic injuries. Most clients report significant decreases pain with amazing increases in range of motion and athletic performance.While this type of massage is typically requested by athletes or clients with sports or repetitive strain injuries its ability to reduce stiffness and increase flexibility can be beneficial for all.

It is often reported by our clients with repetitive strain injuries that following barefoot massage sessions they experience a greater flexibility than even before they were injured!

"While Barefoot is deeper massage than a typical Deep Tissue session it feels like a Swedish massage with a relaxing stretch that takes you further than you could go on your own"-Bridgette

• Long expansive head to toe strokes stimulate the lymphatic and parasympathetic nervous systems faster, creating a sense of well being, improvement of bodily functions, and homeostatis.
• Typically, just 20 minutes of Barefoot Massage can do what takes an HOUR of Swedish massage to achieve!
• Centripetal and Centrifugal movements in our technique increase circulation bringing more oxygenated blood to the area being treated and help release toxins at a very high rate.
• Long, consistent compression from a well trained foot releases adhesions, trigger points and chronic holding patterns, and encourages your body’s natural healing potential.
• Myofascial stretching with vertebral traction elongate the spine, improving movement and posture while relieving chronic pain and spasm.
• Deep, broad pressure improves flexibility and range of motion.
• Hypertonic muscles soften and lengthen.
• Muscles are flushed with interstitial stasis reduced.
• Stretching muscle fibers increases capillerization.
• Fascia is rejuvenated and enlivened.
• Myofascial pain and secondary autonomic phenomena caused by trigger points is usually eliminated.

Call today at 805-564-2977 to speak with a spa coordinator

or you may also book your Barefoot Massage online 

4 Benefits of Barefoot Massage

Have you ever tried a Barefoot Massage? 

4 Benefits of Barefoot Massage:
1. Relieves tight muscles 
2. Reduces stress
3.Deepens relaxation 
4. Stimulates your body's own self-healing capabilities

Is Barefoot right for you? 

It’s perfect for lovers of deep tissue work or can’t seem to find a therapist to do deep enough work for them.  It is also useful as a sports preparation or athletic maintenance, as the elements of stretching and engaging the large muscle groups are incorporated. It feels like a “good workout” to some, leaving them refreshed and relaxed rather than tired. 

Why not try out this incredibly relaxing service for yourself! 

Call Le Reve today 805.564.2977

 No time to call? Book online here 

Xoxo, 

Conner Spa Coordinator at Le Reve