Therapeutic Massage is about having your muscle system accessed on more than a superficial layer. In offering massage that goes beneath the first few layers of tissue, our intention is to induce a physical change in the body. In that regard, the work is primarily focused on getting to those 'trouble spots' that often get missed in common massage sessions. We will usually forego a traditional full body massage in favor of a session that addresses a few specific areas in depth. By working this way, we can weave a session tailored to the problem areas of the body.

The world of bodywork and massage is an exciting place to be right now. In the emerging world of health, people are more active, living longer and looking for more sophistication in their health care. The awareness of alternate health care methods is steadily on the rise and massage is at the forefront of this movement. This has propelled a field of bodywork devoted to helping clients improve their overall lifestyles. Whether this means chronic pain releif, faster recovery from injury, prevention of injury from overuse or an overall education on how to move freely in your body, massage is no longer only about relaxation.

Bodywork geared toward easing pain, rehabilitation injury, addressing dysfunction and improving structure is rising in demand. MIDLINE looks to provide a venue for this specialty to evolve.

What to Expect in a Therapeutic Session

We will always address the core structures of the spine in a session, unless otherwise directed. This means complete access into the structures around the spine, lower back and neck. From there, we will often decide whether to focus in one of three areas: the shoulders/arms (upper girdle), the pelvis/legs (lower girdle) or the complete core (sacrum, spine and neck).

Whereas a whole-body massage session is very useful in bringing a relaxing quality to the body, we feel that our style of bodywork is best utilized in addressing particular 'issues' that seem to be persistent in your life. By allowing us the time to focus on these issues, we are hoping to provide an overall enhancement of health. This is very much a process and less of an 'event'. Please let us know how best to address some of these areas in you.