Shiatsu and massage therapy go hand and hand with chiropractic care. At Cantwell Chiropractic Center we offer different massage therapy treatments to suit your specific needs.

Shiatsu- An ancient oriental massage used to relieve headaches, increase blood flow, and provided pain relief. Shiatsu is more involved and targets deeper muscle tissue then a traditional massage. Using the thumbs, fingers, and palm areas the autonomic nervous system are targeted, by applying pressure it triggers the release of nerotoxicans.

Hot Stone Massage- This increasingly popular technique uses warm water treated smooth volcanic stones to increase blood flow and allow for better muscle tissue manipulation. The benefit of a hot stone massage is very similar to shiatsu but does not target as many specific areas. By using the stones it allows for deep muscle penetration.

Deep Tissue Massage- Deep Tissue massage is designed to relieve severe tension in the muscle and the connective tissue. This type of massage focuses on the muscles located below the surface of the top muscles. Deep tissue massage is often recommended for individuals who experience consistent pain, are involved in heavy physical activity, such as athletes, and patients who have sustained physical injury.

Reflexology- is a systematic massage specifically for the hands and feet. Finger pressure is applied along specific points to help increase blood flow and promote healing throughout the body.

Relaxation massage- A gentle massage which makes the patient feel relax and calm throughout. This technique includes skin rolling, kneading, stroking, etc. The massage utilizes aromatherapy oil throughout the massage. A patient's blood, oxygen and energy flow is increased as a result of the treatment.