Relax Renew Restore

At the Peak Community & Wellness Center

	An arthritis intervention and treatment that can help ease the discomfort and degeneration associated with Osteo and Rheumatoid Arthritis.
	Medical massage that is performed with the client fully clothed and treatment sessions can be scheduled for 30 – 60 minutes.

	System works with the soft tissues, membranes, and cerebral fluids surrounding the cranium, spine, and sacrum.

	Stroking/kneading pressure techniques to release chronic patterns of tension due to a "shrinking" of the muscles and surrounding tissue.
	Uses finger/hand pressure on constricted areas either following or going across the fibers of muscles, tendons, or fascia to release tension.

	Provides a deeply relaxing and healing experience that provides relief for tense muscles and improves detoxification.
	Warmed stones encourage the exchange of blood and lymph and provide soothing heat for deep-tissue work.

	Massage therapy is often very beneficial to cancer patients and can decrease anxiety and stress hormones, increase serotonergic activity, as a marker for reduced depression, enhance the immune system, promote relaxation, and alleviate the perception of pain.

	Tailored specifically to the needs of pregnant women. Prenatal massage therapists are trained to understand the changes a woman's body goes through, and the massage is adjusted accordingly.

	Gentle massage of these pressure points reduces stress, improves circulation, and helps restore the body's natural state of balance.

	Pronounced RAY-KEY
	Used to help manage pain and increase quality of life – the hands of the therapist remain still and the energy of healing is sent through to the patient.

Helps the body recover from strenuous exercise and helps rebuild and condition. Benefits of improved blood and lymph circulation, muscle relaxation, and general relaxation. Leads to removal of waste products and better cell nutrition, normalization, and greater elasticity of tissues, deactivation of trigger points, and faster healing of injuries.

	A system of long strokes, kneading, percussion, and friction techniques on the more superficial layers of the muscles – sometimes combined with rhythmic strokes and active/passive movements of the joints.
	Used to promote general relaxation, increase circulation, range of motion, and reduce tension.

	Seeks to identify the locations of the deepest tensions, and by gentle, non-invasive physical therapy to unlock the body's natural self-corrective capabilities and restore the person to enhanced health and improved function.