Quiromassage

The term quiro comes of the Greek and means hand, massage means kneading. This massage helps to improve circulation by bringing oxygen and other nutrients to different tissues of the body. It helps to relieve / treat tension, stiffness and muscular pain, as well as increasing mobility and flexibility.

Therapeutical Massage

This massage works within the musculoskeletal system focusing on the spine and its effects on the nervous system. It is also recommended in cases of pain related to incorrect positions and in certain cases of postoperative recovery.

Sports Massage

Designed specially for athletes / active people.

This type can be divided into three categories:

1. Pre-Event Massage

   Preparation for the exercise, namely, prepares the body for a good performance. It has the same intention as heating, to relax the muscle which means less risk of injury.

2. Post-Event Massage

   Aims to:

   • Facilitate the metabolism to restore the lack of oxygen
   • Reduce muscle tension
   • Facilitate the lymphatic circulation
   • Removal of edema
   • Return flexibility to our muscles and connective tissue

Maintenance Massage

Its main goal is injury prevention. The muscles, tendons and bones should be well maintained to function properly. The muscles that contract to trigger the movement are connected to bones by tendons and any damage caused by overload, inflammation or other conditions may affect them on a temporary or permanent way. Hence the importance of this type of maintenance massages.

Lymphatic Drainage

It is a technique that stimulates the lymphatic system to work at a faster rate, mobilizing the lymph to the lymph nodes.

• Eliminates excess fluids and toxins
• Helps the immune systems’ performance
• Helps the absorption of many forms of edema
• It is highly recommended post-surgery (ex: post-mastectomy, postoperative edema, etc.)
• Stimulates healing

Deep Tissue Massage

Technical exercised in a specific way in order to achieve the different layers of the body tissue. Working them in order to stretch and release restriction patterns.

• Reduces and treats tendonitis, contractures
• Resolution of bruising and chronic edema
• Relief from muscle pain, etc.

Physical Rehabilitation Massage

This type of massage is primarily aimed at people with special needs like motor / muscle rehab.

• Injury recovery
• Toning and muscle regeneration
• Muscular flexibility
• Motor rehabilitation

Anti-Stress Massage

Its main objective is the well-being.

• Reduces muscle tension
• Reduces stress and anxiety
• Stimulates skin renewal
• Improves blood and lymphatic circulation
• Relaxation physical, psychological, and therefore the nervous system