Contraindications › Skin allergy › Sunburn › High blood pressure › Varicose veins › Broken...

Welcome to Spa Halkuff

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Contraindications› Skin allergy› Sunburn › High blood pressure› Varicose veins› Broken bones› Fever

Settings

Wellness massage› Spa› Yoga studio

Medical massage› Chiropractor’s office› Physical therapist’s office› Sporting events

Why is massage beneficial? Increased circulation

› Fresh blood and oxygen to the muscles Endorphin release

› Alleviates pain and headaches › Reduces depression› Promotes sleep

Increased immunity (lymph flow) Injury prevention

› Increased flexibility› Reduces spasms/cramps› Pre/post workout (lactic acid)

Massage Techniques Effluerage - long strokes Kneading – squeeze, press, roll Petrissage – muscles are lightly

grabbed and lifted Friction – thumbs work deep circles into

the thickest part of the muscle Tapotement – chopping motion Vibration – Hold muscle firmly and

shake