Swedish— A very relaxing modality characterized by long, slow strokes, kneading, and circular motions using the hands, soft fists, and forearms.  This is the type of massage one would generally get at a spa. The client is draped with a sheet, and portions of the body being massaged are un-draped.  Oil or lotion is used.

Chair—Any modality done in a specially-designed massage chair.  This type of work is generally done in offices, at parties, outdoors, or in any other public arena.  The client is fully dressed and oil and lotion are generally not used.

 

Hot Stone Therapy-- An extremely relaxing, extremely therapeutic modality using smooth, heated river rocks to help work into the tissue.  Highly recommended.

Deep Tissue— Very slow, deliberate work with the intention of loosening restrictions in the fascia.  The work may include body positioning and breathwork. The client is draped with a sheet, and portions of the body being massaged are un-draped.  A small amount of shea butter or other similar lotion will be used.

Thai-- Think of it as getting all of the benefits of yoga without having to do any of the work!  Thai massage includes pressing and kneading of the muscles using the hands, elbows, forearms, knees, and feet along energy lines, and passive yoga-like stretching.  This type of work is extremely effective in relieving deep or chronic muscle pain and in improving flexibility.  The client will usually wear loose clothing, such as sweatpants, and the work is generally done on a mat.  Oil and lotion are generally not used.  Melody has been trained in Thailand for Thai massage modalities.

 

Thai Foot Massage and Reflexology-- a great way to relieve sore feet, this modality also helps to detoxify and balance the body through stimulation of specific points on the feet.  This massage ends with a relaxing foot bath and scrub. 

 

Thai Herbal Ball Massage-- A very deep, very therapeutic massage that utilizes a steam-heated, aromatic pack (or "herbal ball") filled with medicinal Thai herbs to aid in the healing process.  Extremely relaxing and highly recommended.

Trigger Point--  Trigger points are hyper-irritated, contracted areas of the muscle that cause localized and referred pain.  Trigger point therapy concentrates directly on these areas, sometimes for several minutes at a time.  The work is very deep and can be intense, and it is extremely effective in relieving chronic pain. The client is draped with a sheet, and portions of the body being massaged are un-draped.  Oil and lotion are generally not used.

Myofascial Release—Releases restrictions in the fascia using traction, compression, extension, pressing, and realigning the body.  This work is extremely therapeutic and is much like passive physical therapy in nature. It is extremely effective in relieving chronic pain. The client is draped with a sheet, and portions of the body being massaged are un-draped.  Oil and lotion are generally not used.