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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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

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Jump on July specials at Le Reve!

For the month of July, Le Reve is offering an array of specials to refresh and rejuvenate you! Here is one of  the many offers that we are featuring:  

                  90-Minute Healing Lemon Rosemary Mint 

                                 Aromatherapy Stone Massage

Experience all of the benefits of mint, lemon, and rosemary combined with the soothing healing therapy of a Stone Massage.

*Provided with Hot Stone to loosen muscles or Cold Stones to relieve swelling and increase circulation. 

$150 

This is a great way to wake up your senses and get your muscles going. Book yours now!