Massage Modalities

Human beings have become masters of moving through their daily routines and subconsciously teaching themselves to ignore stress and pain that their body displays to them. Local Revival creates a comfortable space for you to receive regular bodywork and address those triggers that need the most attention. Find out which type of massage best suits your needs.

Swedish Massage

Swedish massage is a very relaxing and therapeutic style of bodywork. It combines oils or lotion with an array of strokes such as rolling, kneading, and percussion to help the body improve its circulation. The benefits of this type of bodywork are wide-ranging and include relief from aches and pains, decreased stress levels in the body, enhanced mental clarity, improved appearance, greater flexibility, and overall well-being.

Deep Tissue Massage

Deep tissue massage is a form of bodywork that aims to relieve tension in the deeper layers of tissue in the body. Deep Tissue Massage is a highly effective method for releasing chronic stress areas due to misalignment, repetitive motions, and past lingering injuries. Due to the nature of the deep tissue work, it is crucial to have open communication during the session to ensure that you remain comfortable. Keep in mind that soreness is common after the treatment. Although it is much less likely, you may also experience feeling light headed or nausea from the toxins being released through your system. Do not be alarmed. Please make sure that you drink plenty of water, to aid with the flushing and removal of toxins during the session.

Mindful Expressionism

Mindful expressionism is the advanced work that Jill Berkana has been developing for the last 22 years. The technical and manipulative aspect of the work includes a blend of Structural and/or Normalization of Soft Tissue Techniques, NMT and Trigger Point, and traditional Asian style bodywork…all delivered in a beautiful fluid, non-static package of creative and artistic flow. Music, dance, yoga and martial arts are utilized as the foundation of the movement practice. The most important ingredients of the practice of Mindful Expressionism are total mindfulness, and the courage to connect, and create what is needed for the client at any given moment. Practitioners must have acquired a great deal of bodywork skill through practice, knowledge of the human sciences, and proven self-awareness. As the practitioner, we let go of any agenda within a bodywork session, and allow the moment and the relationship between the client and the practitioner determine how the treatment unfolds. There is a concentrated practice of NON-THINKING, and simply allowing. **Not all therapists are trained in this modality, please call to book this appointment with the right therapist.

Sports Massage

Sports massage is a type of massage designed for highly active people who engage in athletics. Engaging in sports is harsh on the body and can often lead to injuries in both the short and long term. Sports Massage enhances performance and prolongs a sports career by helping to prevent injury, reduce pains and swelling in the body, relax the mind, increase flexibility, and dramatically improve recovery rates. Sports Massage is also highly effective in aiding the rapid recovery of an athlete from an injury by encouraging greater kinesthetic awareness and in turn promoting the body’s natural immune function. It does this by using massage techniques to stretch the fascia and release the bonds that exist between the fascia, muscles and bones.