Massage Therapy
Massage Therapy improves circulation by bringing oxygen and other nutrients to body tissues.
It relieves muscle tension and pain, increases flexibility and mobility, and helps clear lactic acid and other waste, which reduces pain and stiffness in muscles and joints.
People get massage therapy for relaxation or for a variety of health conditions:
• Back pain
• Inflammatory conditions such as arthritis and tendinitis
• Stress relief and stress-related conditions
• Headaches and migraines
• Muscle and related conditions such as spasms, strains and sprains
• Repetitive strain injury, such as carpal tunnel syndrome
• Circulatory and respiratory problems
• Post-injury and post surgical rehabilitation

Massage therapy relieves stress. It is thought to help the body's stress response by lowering levels of hormones such as cortisol.
Massage therapy also appears to enhance immune function.

Deep tissue massage is a type of massage therapy that focuses on realigning deeper layers of muscles and connective tissue.

It is especially helpful for chronically tense and contracted areas such as stiff necks, lower back tightness, and sore shoulders.

Some of the same strokes are used as classic massage therapy, but the movement is slower and the pressure is deeper and concentrated on areas of tension and pain.

References for this article were found in: altmedicine.about.com

Massage Therapy
Regular Massage 50 min. - $35

Hot Stone 50 min. - $50

Prenatal 50 min. - $40
At Dry Creek Laser and Aesthetics, we offer different types of massages, depending on your body's needs:

Swedish: The classic Swedish massage incorporates long fluid strokes of varying depth and pressure to enhance the body's natural function. It improves muscle tone, circulation and flexibility.

Hot Stone: Heated stones are oiled and massaged deep into your muscles to create a healing treatment.

Prenatal: This therapeutic massage focuses on the special needs of the mother-to-be as her body goes through changes. This massage can only be booked after the first trimester.

Deep Tissue: This massage is a more intensive form of Swedish massage. Due to the release of toxins during this massage, you may feel some discomfort, but should feel better about 2 days after your appointment.

Reflexology: The ancient Chinese technique that uses pressure-point massage (usually on the feet, hands and ears) to restore the flow of energy throughout the body.