Relaxation Massage
The body can produce an unhealthy buildup of stress hormones such as cortisol when we're stuck in stress. Those stress hormones can lead to sleeplessness, headaches and even digestive problems. Massage can decrease the level of stress hormones and allows the body to enter a relaxing rest-and-recovery mode and result in lasting feelings of relaxation, lowered stress and improved mood. In addition to encouraging relaxation, massage can reduce pain, increase energy levels and improve overall physical and mental performance. Huang’s MassageLab offers Swedish Massage, Energy Pathway Oil Massage, Holistic Massage & Emotional Release, Pregnancy Massage, Hot Stone Therapy to help you kick start the relaxation process.
Swedish Massage is most common type of massage. It involves soft, long, kneading strokes, as well as light, rhythmic, tapping strokes, on topmost layers of muscles. This is also combined with movement of the joints. By relieving muscle tension, Swedish therapy can be both relaxing and energizing. You could choose massage lotion, cream or oil.
Energy Pathway Oil Massage is a blend of oil massage and acupressure. In oriental medicine, meridians (acupressure vessels), are energy pathways, a system or networking of invisible bodily energy channels that run and recharge the body’s energy fields. The meridians interconnect deep within the body core. By using acupressure and meridian massage techniques, it’s possible to increase energy, improve muscle strength, strengthen the immune system, reduce stress and more. In the session, high quality of massage oil will be applied. Aromatherapy could be incorporated into the session as well by client’s request.
Holistic Massage and Emotional Release (HM-ER) "Holistic" comes from the Greek "holos", meaning "whole". When applied to health it means the belief that an organic or integrated whole has reality independent of and greater than the sum of its parts. In bodywork that means viewing health as a balance of physical, mental, and spiritual aspects. It does not mean treating only muscles and ignoring feelings. HM-ER is based on Swedish massage and Quality of Touch and is characterized with its healing and nurturing touch. It combines long strokes, gentle rocking and stretching, sculpting of deep musculature and the precision of acupressure. However, HM-ER goes beyond the physical result of bodywork by focusing on energy exchange and psychological well-being and aims to tune the mind and body together to create a sense of serenity and peace in the 90- or 120-min session.
Hot Stone Therapy is a variation on classic massage therapy. Heated smooth, flat basalt stones are placed on key points on the body and therapist may also hold the stones and use them to massage certain areas of the body. The heat of the stones warm and relax the muscles, which allows the therapist to apply deeper pressure, if desired. The warmth of the hot stones improves circulation and calms the nervous system. If hot stones are placed on points that are thought to be energy centers of the body, they could re-balance the body and mind. Hot stone massage is suited to people who tend to feel chilly or who have cold feet. It's also suited for people who have muscle tension but prefer a lighter massage. The heat relaxes muscles, allowing the therapist to work the muscles without using deep pressure. People with back pain and aches, poor circulation, arthritis, osteoarthritis, stress, anxiety and tension, insomnia and depression also get hot stone massage.
Prenatal Massage is a wonderful complementary choice for prenatal care. It is a healthy way to reduce stress and promote overall wellness. Massage relieves many of the normal discomforts experienced during pregnancy, such as backaches, stiff neck, leg cramps, headaches and edema (or swelling). In addition, massage for pregnant women reduces stress on weight-bearing joints, encourages blood and lymph circulation, helps to relax nervous tension -- which aids in better sleep -- and can help relieve depression or anxiety caused by hormonal changes. Women with normal, low-risk pregnancies can benefit greatly from the variety of massage techniques.
Medical Massage
Medical Massage Therapy, a results-oriented therapy works toward resolving specific conditions that a physician has diagnosed in a patient. More a style than a set of techniques, medical massage therapy employs a variety of modalities and procedures to treat the particular areas of a patient’s body suffering from injury or pain and aims to achieve the best possible health outcomes for the patient. Various conditions such as post-operative trauma and recovery, frozen shoulder, migraine / headache, fibromyalgia, planta fasciitis, Achilles tendinitis, calcanodynia, etc are within the scope of my service. Doctor's diagnosis and / or prescription is necessary.
Therapeutic Massage
Therapeutic massage focus on the goals such as reduction of pain; release of muscle tightness; repairmen of injured tissues, muscles, tendons and ligaments; release of adhesion, scar tissue and nerve compression; increase flexibility and range of motion. The modalities in my service include orthopedic massage, trigger point therapy, sports massage, myofascial release, myoskeletal alignment therapy, structural integration, post surgical / injury massage, reflexology, shiatsu, and acupressure therapy.
Orthopedic Massage (Deep Tissue Massage) uses a broad spectrum of techniques and approaches such as trigger point therapy, deep transverse friction, myofascial approaches, and muscle energy techniques, etc, to treat soft tissue pain, dysfunction and injury. It was characterized by functional musculoskeletal assessment, matching the physiology of the tissue injury with the physiological effects of deep tissue and fascia massage and systematic strength and stretch training and exercises. As a comprehensive system, orthopedic massage is capable of integrating a wide variety of massage’s most effective techniques in the treatment of soft tissue pain, dysfunction and injuries.
Sports / Injury Massage is a deep form of soft tissue work that is applied in a sporting context. It employs many techniques such as Swedish massage, soft tissue release, trigger point therapy (neuromuscular techniques), myofascial release, muscle energy techniques, positional release, connective tissue manipulation and more. Sport massage is not limited to athletes. It is appropriate for anyone who is in need of remedial or soft tissue work irrespective of age, level of fitness or gender. Remedial effects of sports massage can be beneficial in the post-surgical setting, as an adjunct to physiotherapy, osteopathy or chiropractic in rehabilitative therapy or as a health benefit within the office environment. Within the sporting context, sports massage could be a regular part of their training programs rather than having sporadic massage session due to its cumulative benefits to performance enhancement.
Structural Integration (SI, Rolfing) is a scientifically validated body therapy. It focuses not on the muscles but on their protective layer, called fascia. Muscles are contracting tissues that give the body and organs physical movement. The fascia surrounds the muscles, bones and organs in the body. The fascia gives muscles their shape and the body its structure. The continuing pull of gravity, the stress of daily activities and physical injuries can pull the body out of alignment. The fascia gradually shortens, tightens and adjusts to accommodate the misalignment. When the body is out of alignment it creates inefficiency and imbalance resulting in stiffness, discomfort and loss of energy. SI aligns and balances the body by lengthening and re-positioning the fascia. The process of Structural Integration includes balancing the body in segments and achieving vertical alignment from balancing the body from front to back, side to side, top to bottom and inside to outside. SI is performed in a series of ten sessions, with each session lasting about 60-90 minutes. In this series, body will be worked in a holistic way. People with limited range of motion, struggling with bad posture or chronic pain; People using the medium of physical expression in their profession or private life (athletes, actors, dancers, singers, people practicing Yoga, Aikido or the like); People wanting to work with their body to be able to addressing their psychological issues or exploring their human potential, seek SI therapy.
Myoskeltal Alignment Techniques (MAT) The basic idea behind myoskeletal alignment technique (MAT) is that pain on the neck, back, and extremities are caused by fundamental problems with the musculoskeletal system. Tight, stressed muscles contribute to pain by limiting freedom of movement, while weak muscles provide inadequate support for the body. This in turn leads to posture problems, stiffness, and other symptoms which create an endless cycle of pain. By addressing the fundamental issues in the muscles and fascia, the associated symptoms should be eliminated or relieved. MAT is a type of bodywork which blends the principles of osteopathy and structural integration to relieve chronic pain, and to reduce the potential for the emergence of pain which could become chronic over time. The therapist integrates myoskeletal alignment techniques into regular massage and bodywork sessions. A session of MAT can sometimes alleviate body pain considerably. Regular sessions can be used to address the early signs of pain, bringing the body back to a neutral state before it develops a vicious cycle of pain. This type of bodywork can be especially useful for people in stressful occupations, or for people with jobs which require repetitive motion, as these careers can place a great deal of strain on the musculoskeletal system.
Myofascial Release Approach is the ultimate therapy that is safe, gentle and consistently effective in producing results that last. Fascia is sort of like a wax paper covering around each muscle which is meant to allow our muscles to move freely and slide against each other easily throughout their range of motion. Fascia can become damaged in a variety of ways including overuse, trauma or injury, infection and inflammation or being sedentary for long periods. When the fascia is damaged, it can become thick, stiff and inflexible. This can result in pain and stiffness and limit your range of motion. This is one of the causes of stiffness after hard work or exercise. The areas where the fascia has become stiff and inflexible are called adhesions. Adhesions can be thought to be like glue that has taken the place of the wax paper. The damaged fascia becomes thick and sticky. The adhesions cause the muscles to become restricted and movement is more difficult and range of motion decreases. If adhesions are not treated and continue to develop to where they are causing restricted movement they are referred to as myofascial restriction that can produce tensile pressures of approximately 2,000 pounds per square inch on pain sensitive structures that do not show up in many of the standard tests (x-rays, myelograms, CAT scans, electromyography, etc.). It is very important to reduce or eliminate these myofascial restrictions in order to increase your flexibility and maximize your ability to perform your best for sports or other activities. Also, inflexibility from myofascial restrictions can lead to other more serious injuries. Medical approach to drug patients and traditional physical, occupational and massage therapy to treat the symptoms of the pressure of the Myofascial system, but does nothing about the pressure that causes and perpetuates the symptoms. So the effect is temporarily free from pain but does nothing about the pressure that is causing the pain. Only Myofascial Release treats the entire myofascial mind/body complex eliminating the pressure of the restricted myofascial system that causes the symptoms. People who are seeking Myofascial Release are usually those when medicine, surgery or traditional therapy or massage did not produce the desired results. Myofascial Release will safely and gently release the entire Myofascial complex for lasting and comprehensive results and authentic healing. People with following dysfunctions will benefit from the therapy such as Back Pain, Headaches, Whiplash, Pelvic Pain, Neck Pain, Sports Injuries, Chronic Pain, Disc Problems, Migraines, Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, Neurological Dysfunction, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Adhesions, Carpal Tunnel, Jaw Pain (TMJ), Painful Scars, Scoliosis, Sciatica, Myofascial Pain Syndrome, and Women's Health Issues.
Reflexology is an alternative medicine involving application of pressure to the feet and hands with specific thumb, finger, and hand techniques. It is based on a system of zones and reflex areas that purportedly reflect an image of the body on the feet and hands, with the premise that such work effects a physical change to the body. Foot Reflexology massage can be a deeply relaxing and therapeutic modality for those suffering from plantar fasciitis, ankle injuries or even everyday work and play. Except hand techniques, therapist will apply traditional Swedish and sports massage techniques to the foot, calf and upper leg. This will not only help relieve toe pain, ankle pain, plantar fasciitis and common forms of arthritis, but can also decrease stress and anxiety in the entire body. In addition, a variety of stretches can be beneficial.
Aromatherapy is a form of alternative medicine, the practice of using the natural oils extracted from flowers, bark, stems, leaves, roots or other parts of a plant to enhance psychological and physical well-being. The inhaled aroma from these "essential" oils is widely believed to stimulate brain function. Essential oils can also be absorbed through the skin, where they travel through the bloodstream and can promote whole-body healing. It is used for a variety of applications, including pain relief, mood enhancement and increased cognitive function.
The body can produce an unhealthy buildup of stress hormones such as cortisol when we're stuck in stress. Those stress hormones can lead to sleeplessness, headaches and even digestive problems. Massage can decrease the level of stress hormones and allows the body to enter a relaxing rest-and-recovery mode and result in lasting feelings of relaxation, lowered stress and improved mood. In addition to encouraging relaxation, massage can reduce pain, increase energy levels and improve overall physical and mental performance. Huang’s MassageLab offers Swedish Massage, Energy Pathway Oil Massage, Holistic Massage & Emotional Release, Pregnancy Massage, Hot Stone Therapy to help you kick start the relaxation process.
Swedish Massage is most common type of massage. It involves soft, long, kneading strokes, as well as light, rhythmic, tapping strokes, on topmost layers of muscles. This is also combined with movement of the joints. By relieving muscle tension, Swedish therapy can be both relaxing and energizing. You could choose massage lotion, cream or oil.
Energy Pathway Oil Massage is a blend of oil massage and acupressure. In oriental medicine, meridians (acupressure vessels), are energy pathways, a system or networking of invisible bodily energy channels that run and recharge the body’s energy fields. The meridians interconnect deep within the body core. By using acupressure and meridian massage techniques, it’s possible to increase energy, improve muscle strength, strengthen the immune system, reduce stress and more. In the session, high quality of massage oil will be applied. Aromatherapy could be incorporated into the session as well by client’s request.
Holistic Massage and Emotional Release (HM-ER) "Holistic" comes from the Greek "holos", meaning "whole". When applied to health it means the belief that an organic or integrated whole has reality independent of and greater than the sum of its parts. In bodywork that means viewing health as a balance of physical, mental, and spiritual aspects. It does not mean treating only muscles and ignoring feelings. HM-ER is based on Swedish massage and Quality of Touch and is characterized with its healing and nurturing touch. It combines long strokes, gentle rocking and stretching, sculpting of deep musculature and the precision of acupressure. However, HM-ER goes beyond the physical result of bodywork by focusing on energy exchange and psychological well-being and aims to tune the mind and body together to create a sense of serenity and peace in the 90- or 120-min session.
Hot Stone Therapy is a variation on classic massage therapy. Heated smooth, flat basalt stones are placed on key points on the body and therapist may also hold the stones and use them to massage certain areas of the body. The heat of the stones warm and relax the muscles, which allows the therapist to apply deeper pressure, if desired. The warmth of the hot stones improves circulation and calms the nervous system. If hot stones are placed on points that are thought to be energy centers of the body, they could re-balance the body and mind. Hot stone massage is suited to people who tend to feel chilly or who have cold feet. It's also suited for people who have muscle tension but prefer a lighter massage. The heat relaxes muscles, allowing the therapist to work the muscles without using deep pressure. People with back pain and aches, poor circulation, arthritis, osteoarthritis, stress, anxiety and tension, insomnia and depression also get hot stone massage.
Prenatal Massage is a wonderful complementary choice for prenatal care. It is a healthy way to reduce stress and promote overall wellness. Massage relieves many of the normal discomforts experienced during pregnancy, such as backaches, stiff neck, leg cramps, headaches and edema (or swelling). In addition, massage for pregnant women reduces stress on weight-bearing joints, encourages blood and lymph circulation, helps to relax nervous tension -- which aids in better sleep -- and can help relieve depression or anxiety caused by hormonal changes. Women with normal, low-risk pregnancies can benefit greatly from the variety of massage techniques.
Medical Massage
Medical Massage Therapy, a results-oriented therapy works toward resolving specific conditions that a physician has diagnosed in a patient. More a style than a set of techniques, medical massage therapy employs a variety of modalities and procedures to treat the particular areas of a patient’s body suffering from injury or pain and aims to achieve the best possible health outcomes for the patient. Various conditions such as post-operative trauma and recovery, frozen shoulder, migraine / headache, fibromyalgia, planta fasciitis, Achilles tendinitis, calcanodynia, etc are within the scope of my service. Doctor's diagnosis and / or prescription is necessary.
Therapeutic Massage
Therapeutic massage focus on the goals such as reduction of pain; release of muscle tightness; repairmen of injured tissues, muscles, tendons and ligaments; release of adhesion, scar tissue and nerve compression; increase flexibility and range of motion. The modalities in my service include orthopedic massage, trigger point therapy, sports massage, myofascial release, myoskeletal alignment therapy, structural integration, post surgical / injury massage, reflexology, shiatsu, and acupressure therapy.
Orthopedic Massage (Deep Tissue Massage) uses a broad spectrum of techniques and approaches such as trigger point therapy, deep transverse friction, myofascial approaches, and muscle energy techniques, etc, to treat soft tissue pain, dysfunction and injury. It was characterized by functional musculoskeletal assessment, matching the physiology of the tissue injury with the physiological effects of deep tissue and fascia massage and systematic strength and stretch training and exercises. As a comprehensive system, orthopedic massage is capable of integrating a wide variety of massage’s most effective techniques in the treatment of soft tissue pain, dysfunction and injuries.
Sports / Injury Massage is a deep form of soft tissue work that is applied in a sporting context. It employs many techniques such as Swedish massage, soft tissue release, trigger point therapy (neuromuscular techniques), myofascial release, muscle energy techniques, positional release, connective tissue manipulation and more. Sport massage is not limited to athletes. It is appropriate for anyone who is in need of remedial or soft tissue work irrespective of age, level of fitness or gender. Remedial effects of sports massage can be beneficial in the post-surgical setting, as an adjunct to physiotherapy, osteopathy or chiropractic in rehabilitative therapy or as a health benefit within the office environment. Within the sporting context, sports massage could be a regular part of their training programs rather than having sporadic massage session due to its cumulative benefits to performance enhancement.
Structural Integration (SI, Rolfing) is a scientifically validated body therapy. It focuses not on the muscles but on their protective layer, called fascia. Muscles are contracting tissues that give the body and organs physical movement. The fascia surrounds the muscles, bones and organs in the body. The fascia gives muscles their shape and the body its structure. The continuing pull of gravity, the stress of daily activities and physical injuries can pull the body out of alignment. The fascia gradually shortens, tightens and adjusts to accommodate the misalignment. When the body is out of alignment it creates inefficiency and imbalance resulting in stiffness, discomfort and loss of energy. SI aligns and balances the body by lengthening and re-positioning the fascia. The process of Structural Integration includes balancing the body in segments and achieving vertical alignment from balancing the body from front to back, side to side, top to bottom and inside to outside. SI is performed in a series of ten sessions, with each session lasting about 60-90 minutes. In this series, body will be worked in a holistic way. People with limited range of motion, struggling with bad posture or chronic pain; People using the medium of physical expression in their profession or private life (athletes, actors, dancers, singers, people practicing Yoga, Aikido or the like); People wanting to work with their body to be able to addressing their psychological issues or exploring their human potential, seek SI therapy.
Myoskeltal Alignment Techniques (MAT) The basic idea behind myoskeletal alignment technique (MAT) is that pain on the neck, back, and extremities are caused by fundamental problems with the musculoskeletal system. Tight, stressed muscles contribute to pain by limiting freedom of movement, while weak muscles provide inadequate support for the body. This in turn leads to posture problems, stiffness, and other symptoms which create an endless cycle of pain. By addressing the fundamental issues in the muscles and fascia, the associated symptoms should be eliminated or relieved. MAT is a type of bodywork which blends the principles of osteopathy and structural integration to relieve chronic pain, and to reduce the potential for the emergence of pain which could become chronic over time. The therapist integrates myoskeletal alignment techniques into regular massage and bodywork sessions. A session of MAT can sometimes alleviate body pain considerably. Regular sessions can be used to address the early signs of pain, bringing the body back to a neutral state before it develops a vicious cycle of pain. This type of bodywork can be especially useful for people in stressful occupations, or for people with jobs which require repetitive motion, as these careers can place a great deal of strain on the musculoskeletal system.
Myofascial Release Approach is the ultimate therapy that is safe, gentle and consistently effective in producing results that last. Fascia is sort of like a wax paper covering around each muscle which is meant to allow our muscles to move freely and slide against each other easily throughout their range of motion. Fascia can become damaged in a variety of ways including overuse, trauma or injury, infection and inflammation or being sedentary for long periods. When the fascia is damaged, it can become thick, stiff and inflexible. This can result in pain and stiffness and limit your range of motion. This is one of the causes of stiffness after hard work or exercise. The areas where the fascia has become stiff and inflexible are called adhesions. Adhesions can be thought to be like glue that has taken the place of the wax paper. The damaged fascia becomes thick and sticky. The adhesions cause the muscles to become restricted and movement is more difficult and range of motion decreases. If adhesions are not treated and continue to develop to where they are causing restricted movement they are referred to as myofascial restriction that can produce tensile pressures of approximately 2,000 pounds per square inch on pain sensitive structures that do not show up in many of the standard tests (x-rays, myelograms, CAT scans, electromyography, etc.). It is very important to reduce or eliminate these myofascial restrictions in order to increase your flexibility and maximize your ability to perform your best for sports or other activities. Also, inflexibility from myofascial restrictions can lead to other more serious injuries. Medical approach to drug patients and traditional physical, occupational and massage therapy to treat the symptoms of the pressure of the Myofascial system, but does nothing about the pressure that causes and perpetuates the symptoms. So the effect is temporarily free from pain but does nothing about the pressure that is causing the pain. Only Myofascial Release treats the entire myofascial mind/body complex eliminating the pressure of the restricted myofascial system that causes the symptoms. People who are seeking Myofascial Release are usually those when medicine, surgery or traditional therapy or massage did not produce the desired results. Myofascial Release will safely and gently release the entire Myofascial complex for lasting and comprehensive results and authentic healing. People with following dysfunctions will benefit from the therapy such as Back Pain, Headaches, Whiplash, Pelvic Pain, Neck Pain, Sports Injuries, Chronic Pain, Disc Problems, Migraines, Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, Neurological Dysfunction, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Adhesions, Carpal Tunnel, Jaw Pain (TMJ), Painful Scars, Scoliosis, Sciatica, Myofascial Pain Syndrome, and Women's Health Issues.
Reflexology is an alternative medicine involving application of pressure to the feet and hands with specific thumb, finger, and hand techniques. It is based on a system of zones and reflex areas that purportedly reflect an image of the body on the feet and hands, with the premise that such work effects a physical change to the body. Foot Reflexology massage can be a deeply relaxing and therapeutic modality for those suffering from plantar fasciitis, ankle injuries or even everyday work and play. Except hand techniques, therapist will apply traditional Swedish and sports massage techniques to the foot, calf and upper leg. This will not only help relieve toe pain, ankle pain, plantar fasciitis and common forms of arthritis, but can also decrease stress and anxiety in the entire body. In addition, a variety of stretches can be beneficial.
Aromatherapy is a form of alternative medicine, the practice of using the natural oils extracted from flowers, bark, stems, leaves, roots or other parts of a plant to enhance psychological and physical well-being. The inhaled aroma from these "essential" oils is widely believed to stimulate brain function. Essential oils can also be absorbed through the skin, where they travel through the bloodstream and can promote whole-body healing. It is used for a variety of applications, including pain relief, mood enhancement and increased cognitive function.
