There are different types of massage therapy used to help treat different symptoms and conditions. Massage can be beneficial for people with both acute and chronic pain. Fitma offers traditional massage services as well as hybrid, FITMA Bodywork treatments.

Swedish massage

Swedish Massage is the classic go-to for relaxation and de-stressing. However, the techniques were originally developed to enhance athletic performance. The treatment is typically a full-body massage that uses a steady, medium to firm pressure touch. It is a good choice for relieving tension, athletic recovery, calming the nervous system, and relaxing the whole body.

Classic massage

Same as Swedish Massage.

Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) massage

Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is a full-body, rhythmic face and body treatment that focuses on improving the Lymphatic System’s function, a vital part of the body’s immune system. MLD is traditionally a lighter massage technique than Swedish Massage, however because of the Lymphatic System-focus and rhythmic application, it can achieve one of the deepest states of relaxation.

Deep tissue massage

Muscles can get tight from repeated use — whether that repeated use is from active activities (like sports, dancing, or fitness training at the gym) or from sedentary activities (like driving, sitting, or hunching over a computer.) Deep tissue massage can get deep into muscles to release their tightness.

Deep tissue & sports massage

Sports massage is similar to deep tissue massage therapy, but focuses more on muscles from a specific, repetitive physical activity. Treatment can be for helping rehabilitate an injury or injury prevention.

Trigger point massage

Trigger point massage, or trigger point therapy, is a massage therapy technique that that applies focused pressure to tight spots in muscles. These tight spots, or “knots”, are tiny spams in the muscle that can hold an enormous amount of tension cause pain and restrict mobility. Trigger point massage uses focused and direct pressure to target these spots. This pressure increases blood flow to the problem areas, helping them release their tension.

Myofascial release

Myofascial release is a massage therapy technique that stretches the muscles and fascia to work out tightness and tension. If is a form of stretching, and is often used with other massage techniques such as Deep Tissue Massage or Sports Massage. Fascia is the web of connective tissue under the skin that supports the muscles and allows the body to move.