Takhina Therapeutics

 Massage is the manipulation of superficial and deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue to enhance function, aid in the healing process, and promote relaxation and well-being.

Massage involves acting on and manipulating the body with pressure – structured, unstructured, stationary, or moving – tension, motion, or vibration, done manually. Target tissues include muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia, skin, joints and other connective tissue.  There are a variety of massage techniques and modalities that we incorporate into the practice:

Trigger Point Release (TPR); is an application  of slowly increasing , non-painful pressure over a trigger point until the barrier of tissue resistance is encountered, contact is maintained until the tissue barrier releases.

Myofascial Release (MFR); a safe and effective hands-on technique that involves applying gentle sustained pressure into the myofascial tissue restrictions to eliminate pain and restore motion.

Edgework; a form of manual therapy that allows for release of deep muscle spasms and trigger points without pain and with the patient being in control of the depth and pace.

Active Release Therapy (ART); a non-invasive treatment system precisely engineered to locate and quickly resolve soft-tissue disorders through firing and relaxing targeted muscles. 

General Swedish Massage (GSM); joint mobilization, compression, rocking, tendon strumming, tapotement; for reducing tension, improving circulation and increasing relaxation of muscles.

Therapeutic Exercise Programs; may include stretching, strengthening, hydrotherapy, lifestyle choices for self care management.

Kinetic Massage; Kinetic massage is an active massage technique that incorporates both joint movements and advanced massage strokes.