
Kenzo Kase, a well-known Japanese practitioner licensed in chiropractic and acupuncture, developed the tape, which has a texture and elasticity very close to living human skin, in response to limitations he encountered working with rigid sports taping methods on his own patients. It is used to successfully treat a variety of orthopedic, neuromuscular, neurological and medical conditions. The kinesio taping method is designed to facilitate the body's natural healing process while allowing support and stability to muscles and joints without restricting the body's range of motion.

Our FST therapist-Steve Young-is in good standing with the Registered Massage Therapist Association (RMTA) and the Stretch to Win Institute.įor more than 25 years, kinesio taping has been breaking new ground in the fields of sports performance, pain management and physical therapy. This is achieved by getting maximal length through traction and using the body’s reflexes for optimal results. You will get range of motion gains without pain, by targeting the whole joint and stretching neuromyofascia not just muscle. Each session FST is adjusted to current goals, tunes nervous system to current needs. FST has been shown to reduce tightness in muscles and joints make you taller, stronger, improve and enhance sex life as well as reducing pain.

Therapists use hands on direct techniques on a table with stabilisation straps, to assess and remove restrictions to movement in joints, muscles, fascia and the nervous system. This is a modified proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PnF) based client assisted flexibility system. The therapist will massage with the stones or place them in particular areas where the warmth will soothe the muscle and promote relaxation.Fascial stretch therapy (FST) combines innovative, passive, active and assisted mobility and stretching movement patterns. Hot Stone massage – the use of heated smooth stones to apply pressure during the massage therapy session. This suction is thought to improve circulation and the flow of energy in the body and facilitate healing
DEEP THERAPY RELIEF CALGARY SKIN
Reflexology–Massaging specific areas of the foot in order to promote healing and relieve stress in other parts of the body.Ĭupping Treatment – a therapy that involves placing cups on the skin to create suction. Lymphatic Drainage–Massage encourages the natural drainage of the lymph system, which carries waste products away from the tissues. It is also called pregnancy massage and helps to relieve the aches and pains associated with pregnancy.Ĭhild Massage– also known as Pediatric massage is a therapy to work on soft tissue and helps to improve the coordination of a child, improve the circulation and make a positive impact on overall health.

Prenatal Massage – designed to be used during pregnancy. The aim of orthopedic massage is to relieve pain while restoring balance to the tissues and create a fuller range of motion. Orthopedic Massage - focuses on treating painful conditions that affect the soft tissues of the body. Yoga bodywork focuses on improving and balancing the flow of energy throughout the body and combines therapeutic massage with dynamic-assisted stretching. T hai Yoga Massage - is the practice of therapeutic healing with its origins in Thailand. Relax, revive and rejuvenate at a massage depth that does not cause discomfort. Relaxation Massage- is a smooth gentle flowing technique that promotes general relaxation, relieves muscular tension to improve circulation and range of movement. Deep Tissue Massage- focuses on realigning deeper layers of muscles and connective tissue.
