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Please contact Naomi to schedule an appointment.
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deep tissue massage
Penetrates the fascia and superficial muscle groups to create longer term relaxation effects relieving muscular tension at its core.
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joint mobilization
Slow, specific movement between bone surfaces which allows the joints to be released for increased range of motion.
This technique introduces movement to restricted joints generally resulting in improved flexibility and comfort when performing routine, daily activities.
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trigger point therapy
Specific, focused pressure is slowly applied over a trigger point, or hypersensitive area of the muscle, until the tissue barrier releases and the trigger point is inactivated.This manual therapy technique is used to decrease muscle tension, spasms and pain caused by trigger points.
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stretching
For the especially tight among you who last performed this act in grade school or near about that time (we're all guilty!)
Here are a few helpful stretches...
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sports massage
Focused attention on 1-3 areas utilizing all the above modalities to help you recover from training and workouts.Sports massage is designed to assist in correcting problems and imbalances in soft tissue that are caused from repetitive and strenuous physical activity and trauma.
It helps to benefit the person engaged in regular physical activity. the application of sports massage, prior to and after exercise may enhance performance, aid recovery and prevent injury.
Swedish, Relaxation & Reiki massage are available upon request at the Chevy Chase location by Kenya Roberts. If you would like to receive this type of massage please contact me for details and scheduling.