Our massages are priced by the length of time you choose. All sessions may include any style of massage that your massage therapist is trained in.
Swedish Massage: (Also called Relaxation or Classic Massage) Swedish massage provides the foundation for most of our other modalities. It is very relaxing and consists of long and sweeping strokes, kneading, friction and tapping. The pressure can vary from very light to very deep, depending on the client’s preference. You could have an all-Swedish massage, but most often your therapist will incorporate a number of other types of therapies as he/she sees fit, according to your needs and wants. All of our therapists are proficient at Swedish Massage.
Deep Tissue: Deep tissue is very similar to Swedish massage but uses some more focused techniques. The focus is on the deepest layers of muscle tissue, tendons and fascia (which is the protective layer surrounding every muscle, bone and joint in the body). It can be done at light or deep pressure. Most often people refer to this type of massage when they are seeking deeper pressure, but it really refers to using techniques to release deeper layers of soft tissue. All of our therapists are proficient at Deep Tissue; however, if you are looking specifically for firm pressure, please let us know upon booking.
Sports Massage: Geared more towards athletes (beginners or professionals) this type of massage includes more vigorous techniques than a traditional Swedish massage. This style tends to be more active and firm for the client as well.
The perfect recovery spot on many levels for my student athlete who loves the sports massage.
– M.K.
Oncology Massage: It’s a safe and effective way to help cancer patients undergoing treatment to relax and potentially relieve side effects from treatment. You must book with Kristina or Jennifer if you seek this style of massage.
Therapists can’t use lubrication (oils or cream) during radiation at the radiation site and have to wait at least 2 weeks after the treatment has ended to use lubricant at the radiation site (entrance and exit.) However, if the skin is intact, you can receive massage, but it would be without lubrication. Everything else about the massage would proceed as usual unless other conditions were contraindicated for the massage; the therapist would determine that on a case-by-case basis.
A patient cannot receive more than 20 minutes of Swedish massage the day of or the day after chemo, but they can receive up to that amount on the hands and feet only (to avoid systemic circulation.) However, the client can experience other deeply relaxing Oncology-specific massage techniques to fill in a longer session. Other gentle and relaxing techniques are safe to use the day of or after chemotherapy, with very light pressure.
It can include lymphatic drainage, which is also a very light and gentle form of massage that stimulates the flow of lymph.
If you book with Jennifer, she will only work on chemotherapy patients 2 days after the most recent treatment and will only work on a patient who has received radiation two weeks after their final radiation treatment, based on her personal comfort. Kristina is entirely comfortable without these limitations.
Couples Massage: Two massages, two therapists, one room or two rooms, your choice. Nice to be super-relaxed together!
Prenatal Massage: Prenatal Massage focuses on the mother-to-be as she goes through the changes due to pregnancy. Prenatal massage may help reduce and/or eliminate excess water retention, anxiety and pain through any trimester. Often our clients use our special pregnancy pillow that allows the client to lay on their tummy. Many moms-to-be think this alone is worth the visit, even if just for a nap. Whether you prefer a side-lying position, the pregnancy pillow, or some other style of individualized propping with pillows: you will enjoy the peace and relaxation a massage can give during pregnancy. Most of our therapists are proficient in prenatal massage; some are limited to side-lying, or the prenatal pillow only. Please contact us if you need assistance picking the right LMT for you.
Pregnant, overdue, and scheduled for an induction in 3 days, I was a bit stressed out. My mom suggested a prenatal massage at Breckels. They fit me in that day and it was fantastic! The massage therapist was knowledgeable about labor pressure points and kept me in positions that were comfortable. I felt great afterwards. That evening I went into labor and it was very quick (less than 3 hours). I don’t know if it was the massage, but I am sure it helped the whole process. I would highly recommend the prenatal massage to any pregnant woman that needs a bit of relaxation.
-I.K.
Neuromuscular Therapy: (also called Trigger Point) Neuromuscular massage can be an intense form of bodywork that consists of focused, concentrated massage on one specific area of the body. The light and focused pressure on concentrated areas is designed to alleviate tension that extends from a “trigger point” into another area of the body. This small area is called a trigger point because it is the area that “triggers” pain in another area of the muscle, sometimes called referring or transferring pain. Therapists are trained to locate the trigger points associated with muscle pain, and then alleviate the stress using concentrated pressure on that area.
Geriatric Massage: This is a form of massage designed to meet the specific needs of older populations. It involves the use of hands to manipulate the soft tissues of the body with long relaxing strokes towards the heart to improve blood circulation, relieve pain, and increase range of motion. Active or passive movement of the joints may also be part of geriatric massage. All of our therapists are proficient at geriatric massage.
Hot Stone Therapy: In this therapy, heated stones are used to massage the body for a very relaxing experience. The client may choose how much of their session to involve the hot stones to achieve the optimum relaxation during the massage. A very nice thing to do in the wintertime! Noelle is the only therapists who offers this massage style. We require at least 1 hour’s advance notice to include stones in your massage. The session length must be 60 minutes or longer.
Myofascial Release: Fascia is the soft tissue component of the connective tissue that provides support and protection for the muscles. Pain may occur when this tissue becomes restricted. The practitioner will use techniques to slowly stretch restricted fascia by applying pressure and aiming to restore flexibility and range of motion to the muscles and surrounding joints.
Reflexology: This is essentially a very detailed and thorough foot massage, sometimes involving massage of the lower leg as well. It is a system of massaging specific areas of the foot, or sometimes the hand, in order to promote healing, relieve stress, and relax other parts of the body. Its goal is to encourage the release of congestion in and around the 7,200 nerve endings in the feet while stimulating circulation and improving nerve and blood supply throughout the entire energy system. Carly is the only LMT currently offering reflexology.
Positional release: Positional release is a technique where the therapist applies pressure to a muscle while passively moving the muscle through its range of motion. It is best used for clients with a restriction in the movement of a muscle, or who want to increase flexibility of a particular area. Carly, Lizy, and Megan are trained in positional release.
Stretching: If you prefer a session of entirely stretching, we are happy to accommodate in a non-traditional session, with the client fully clothed, upon request. Stretching may also be included in any traditional massage session to target flexibility, range of motion, and general relaxation.
Cupping Therapy: Cupping therapy is the application of plastic, glass & silicone cups on various areas of the body. This dry cupping technique creates negative pressure with a manual vacuum of the skin to lift tissues upwards allowing more space for underlying structures while pulling stagnation out of tissues. The suction rapidly releases soft tissues by pulling them away from underlying structures, loosening areas of adhesion and restriction, and activating muscle spindle reflexes that relaxes contractile tissue, and retrains myofascial structures. Bodywork techniques such as myofascial release, manual lymphatic drainage, and deep tissue work, can all be performed using cupping therapy. Megan is the only therapist that offers this massage style. We require at least 1 hour’s advance notice to include cupping in your massage.
Reiki: Is a Japanese technique used for relaxation and promotes healing. It is not like other types of massage because it aims to move the energy of the body rather than the soft tissues like muscles, and connective tissue. The therapist places their hands lightly over or on the client’s body in specific energetic areas of the body to aid in the release of potential blockages. Carly, Cindy, Darius, and Danielle are trained in Reiki.
On-site Massage: Need us to come to you? We can pack up a massage table or chair and come to your home or place of business for an additional $40. Must be within a 15-minute radius of our office, a one-hour massage session minimum, and depending upon therapist availability.
Chair Massage: Prefer to be in a seated position. We have a massage chair available that can accommodate various styles of massage, fully clothed, while sitting in an upright position. Please let us know upon scheduling that you would prefer a chair massage so that we can reserve the chair for you.
See our Therapists and Staff page to read about more modalities and which therapists offer them.