Benefits of Massage

* relaxes mind and muscles

* decreases pain and blood pressure

* lowers heart rate

* improves joint mobility and circulation

* enhances immune system

* brings calm and feeling of well being

* feels very good

* eliminate toxins from the body

 MY OBJECTIVES/GOALS ARE:

* To share my knowledge about the human body with clients.

* To educate clients about the importance of stretching, muscle tone and range of motion.

* To help clients find a physical balance within themselves and life.

* To nurture, relax and transport clients to a world of simplicity and inner discoveries.

* To identify physical challenges and help facilitate the healing process.

* To support and carry out specific work related to massage.

Massage Services

Chair Massage No oils or creams are generally used in Chair massage. The client typically remains with his/her clothing on. General massage is for 15 minutes max. Chair massage is more appropriate for clients that spend lots of their time in a sitting position. This type of massage will increase work performance and will keep workers in good health. 

Deep Tissue Massage Oils and creams are generally used client choice of being partially or totally nude. Deep, focused massage strokes utilizing all or some combination of compression, drainage, friction, vibration, and tappotment are typical. Deep Tissue Massage is recommend for those that are using specific part of their bodies in a repetitive action. 

Functional Stretching With the help of gravity, this work is base on some basic stretching techniques which includes static, passive and active stretches and others using gravity.

Gua Sha Treatments Gua Sha is an East Asian medical healing technique, a flat jade stone and/or a Chinese spoon is used. Gua Sha can be used to treat, alleviate and heal chronic degenerative diseases.

Sports Massage No oils or creams are used in Sport massage. The client typically remains in sport gear. These techniques can be applied before or after sport events, dance, music or theater performances. In general sport massage before events will help to increase the performance or the body/mind of performers/athletes and then relax and/or help them with over stressed muscles after an event. Manipulation of joints, stretches, compressions, vibrations are most common strokes.

Swedish Massage The main purpose of Swedish massage is to increase the oxygen flow in the blood and release toxins from the muscles, shortens recovery time from muscular strain by flushing the tissues of lactic acid, uric acid, and other metabolic wastes. It increases circulation and stretches the ligaments and tendons keeping them supple and pliable. It also stimulates the skin and nervous system & soothes the nerves themselves at the same time. It reduces stress, both emotional and physical, and is suggested in a regular program for stress management.

Thai Massage The client typically remains fully clothed and the massage usually takes place on a mat in floor rather than on a massage table. Thai massage may be best thought of as a form of assisted yoga. The therapist uses his or her hands, feet, elbows, knees and legs to stretch and manipulate the client's body, increasing the clients range of motion and stretching the muscle for more efficient oxygen circulation.

Cupping Traditional Oriental technique using plastic cups in areas of high tension. Is very effective and mostly recomend it for those people using their backs in daily activities.

for appointments contact me at: edm1987@hotmail.com

I like to trade goods for massage - if you can not afford a massage, email me and we could come out with a solution ! 

Have a great day

Tony

Comments from some clients:

Tony has done a few different styles of massage on me. I like all of them, but my favorite of all is deep tissue massage that I asked him to apply often. His massage deep enough to make my muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints and skin all smile at once. I always feel released, refreshed, and rejuvenated. (Lorelei Chang)

Tony Olivares experience as a masseuse is clear once he begins the massage. Every Massage from him has been calming, relaxing and refreshing. With a warm and friendly nature, he truly listens to your body and helps to invigorate your health physically and mentally. (Michael McDermott)