Massage Therapy

MASSAGE

Massage is a hands on manipulation of the body's soft tissues. The purpose of massage is generally for the treatment of body stress, discomfort and/or pain. The benefits include promoting circulation, decrease in any present swelling, increase of range of motion and general overall well-being.

What To Expect When Getting A Full Body Massage: This massage typically includes the posterior legs (with the hip - undergarments depending), back (including upper glutes), cervicals, anterior arm with pec minor, anterior legs and general feet flushing. More time will not be spent on a specific area causing discomfort. Recommended for general body maintenance or for when you are not sure where to start with your massage therapy journey.

What To Expect When Getting A Specific Treatment Massage: This massage is for when you have a specific complaint and would like to have a problem area massaged to resolve adhesion's and or contusions commonly known as "knots". During a 60 minute massage 3 major areas (in general) will be focused on. Recommended for someone enduring pain and or discomfort in a specific area.

FOOT MASSAGE

Foot massage is a massage treatment given to the feet while following a specific map associated to the seven chakras which are associated to all feelings, emotions and various body areas. 

What To Expect When Getting A Foot Massage: The client is fully clothed, face up on the massage table. 15 minutes of massage per foot, starting with the ankle and ending at the top of the big toe. Pressure stroke from ankle to knee pants depending. Hot towels under neck, over eyes, and around feet at end of session.

HOLY FIRE REIKI

Reiki is a Japanese word for "Universal Life Energy". Other names for "ki" or energy include chi, prana or mana. The most common form of reiki has been Usui since the early 1900's however since 2020 with a major shift of consciousness on earth, Holy Fire has been introduced within the Usui lineage and is considered to be a more direct and intense form of reiki energy healing.

What To Expect During A Reiki Session: to stay fully clothed on the massage table, under a blanket with pillows as preferred. Very little touch is involved and one hour of usui reiki is equivalent to 3 to 5 hours of sleep. Guided meditations known as holy fire reiki experiences may be incorporated depending on the desired outcome of the recipient. We encourage the use of your fit bit rem tracker during stand-alone sessions.

Please note that all reiki services from within Kramp Chiropractic are provided by a Holy Fire Reiki Practitioner who has been taught from a Reiki Master with direct lineage to Dr. Mikao Usui.

All reiki sessions provided have no dogma, are from a positive source and has no association with the energy of the practitioner. 

HUNA KANE

Huna means secret in Hawaiian and refers to ancient knowledge said to enable an individual to connect to their highest wisdom. Huna is for anyone who is ready to open up to whatever they have been suppressing emotionally and mentally from any moment in life before now to let go, accept, heal, and move forward.

The 7 principles of Huna are:

• IKE– The world is what you think it is.
• KALA– There are no limits, everything is possible.
• MAKIA – Energy flows where attention goes.
• MANAWA – Now is the moment of power.
• ALOHA – To love is to be happy.
• MANA – Power comes from within.
• PONO – Effectiveness is the measure of truth.

What To Expect During A Huna Kane: A massage done to the back of the body, while fully clothed, followed by a neck massage with coconut oil. A positive re-framing is done by the practitioner while the recipient lays still and may or may not fall asleep. Recommended for anyone who is ready to let go of any suppressed issue(s) and move forward on their journey fearlessly.

LOMI LOMI

Lomi Lomi is a massage for times of great change in life. Originally designed for royalty before their coronation ceremony. "Times of great change" can refer to things such as: getting married, getting divorced, experiencing a break up, retirement, changing careers, moving homes, having house guests finally leave, experiencing a death or major loss and being ready to move forward*, moving away from home or country for the first time, or buying a new vehicle. The list goes on and on!

*also a perfect time for Huna Kane

What To Expect During A Lomi Lomi: A massage done to the posterior body, applied with the forearms and reaching from the recipients shoulder to ankle with one long pass. Massage to the back, calves, soles of feet, arms and hands followed by a relaxing neck massage. A shoulder stretch known as "flight " is applied mid massage, before the client is covered in blankets and flipped for the neck massage.

Please note the Hawaiian massages do incorporate prayer, chanting and connection to spirit through meditation. There is no dogma and the energy or mana associated to the Hawaiian massages is all positive and has no association with the energy of the practitioner. 

HOT STONE MASSAGE

Hot stone massage therapy is an age-old treatment with the addition of heat for a modern twist. Water-heated, smooth stones are placed strategically on the body on key points—with or without pressure—for the ultimate in relaxation and pain relief.

This treatment helps relieve tension, eases muscle stiffness, and increases circulation. How? Hot stone therapy promotes healing by targeting the deeper layers of muscle through the use of heated stones. Combined with regular massage, this treatment delivers a wealth of benefits, including:

• Relief from chronic pain, including fibromyalgia, arthritis and multiple sclerosis (MS)
• Reduced stress and tension
• Better joint mobility and flexibility
• Muscle pain and spasm relief
• Improved circulation
• Insomnia support

Warm and soothe your body with this specialized, unique massage. Whether you’re looking to help ease chronic muscle tension or just completely relax, hot stone massage is for you.

What To Expect During A Hot Stone Massage: Will feel very similar to a Swedish massage, however, it will be warmer and more relaxing. Stones can be placed on your back, stomach, chest, hands, or feet as setting stones. Or they can be used for gliding across the muscle. This is first done with very little pressure. As the muscle warms up, this pressure can be increased. After massage is complete, please note that dizziness or a lightheaded feeling is normal, however, if you do experience this after your massage, please remain seated until the dizzy spell passes. Always alert your massage therapist when they come back in the room if this is the case, and always remember to STAY HYDRATED after any massage!

RESTORATIVE DUO'S

Restorative Duo’s are a combination of a traditional Swedish Massage immediately followed by a 30 minute Holy Fire Reiki session. (For further clarification on what each of these entails, please see their individual information sections)

What To Expect During A Restorative Duo: A massage treatment length of choice (30, 60, or 90 minutes) followed by 30 minutes of reiki. Clients preference of hot towel under neck before or after reiki session, hot towel over eyes to follow massage, before reiki. Hot towels will be wrapped around feet post 90 minute full body massages, before reiki. Lights spritz of water and essential oils at end of reiki session.