“Stress is simply a reaction to a stimulus that disturbs our physical or mental equilibrium. In other words, it’s an omnipresent part of life. A stressful event can trigger the “fight-or-flight” response, causing hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol to surge through the body.”_Psychology Today
Massage therapy has been shown to reduce stress on both a physical as well as psychological levels.
Stress is a very serious condition that can have adverse effects on your health. From migraines to high blood pressure to more wrinkles, it can cause a wide number of issues. This is why it’s so important to think about how you can destress and relax. If you suffer from severe anxiety then your doctor can recommend some medical solution, perhaps a cannabis product from a dispensary similar to this Cannon Beach Flagship store. However, not everyone is comfortable with this so here are some alternatives to using medical products.There are a number of ways you can destress. Some people enjoy getting outside and going for a run or a walk. Exercise has been shown to release serotonin which is the chemical that makes us feel happy. Others prefer to do art and find creating a new world or character can help them forget the stresses of the world. Many artists get freelance illustration jobs because it means they can relax by doing art while also making some money for themselves. A lot of people also enjoy getting a massage when they are stressed to relax tensions in their muscles. This can help them feel a lot better afterward.According to a study performed on the The short-term effects of myofascial trigger point massage therapy on cardiac autonomic tone in healthy subjects in the Journal of Advanced Nursing, a significant decrease in heart rate, systolic blood pressure, and diastolic blood pressure were found as a result of trigger point Therapy.
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I would like to introduce you to the wonderful world of Barefoot Massage and let you know how it was that I became a fan.
THE RECOMMENDATION I first fell in love with this truly healing massage in 2010. After years and years of requesting Swedish Massage with Deep Tissue on my neck and shoulders, my massage therapist and dear friend recommended for me to set up a Barefoot session with her instead. I was a little apprehensive at the idea of having someone walk on me as this did not seem to be something that I could imaging feeling relaxing, but decided to follow her guidance. After all, she was very rarely wrong when it came to body work or skincare.
HOW IT WORKS Barefoot is offered in both 90-min and 2-Hr sessions. Being a beginner to receiving this modality I opted for the 90-min. I was instructed to show up in yoga-style attire for the service. This is so you may comfortably move from position to position. In this service your massage therapist will have you lay down on a thai matt in the Barefoot Treatment room. The Barefoot Treatment Room is noticeably smaller to allow for the therapist to use the sides of the room to better leverage into muscle tension. Once on the matt your therapist places you in various positions so that they may received better access to the deeper layers of muscle tendons, ligaments, and connective tissue.
TRYING NEW THINGS During the service, while receiving work on the shoulder area which was pretty tight, I began to feel the tension dissipate and my shoulders’ range of motion increase. This increase in the range of motion is a common experience and may be why we have so many athletes request the Barefoot Massage service at Le Reve. In any case the pressure applied felt amazing. Although this service provides a deeper massage than Sports Massage, Deep Tissue, and Trigger Point it did not feel like it. The Barefoot Massage Therapy session left me feeling as if I had received an hour and a half of stretching. I left my treatment in a complete state of bliss.
If you like deep tissue and sports massage this Treatment is perfect for you.
FOLLOWING MY BAREFOOT MASSAGE The following day my range of motion was still increasing and I did not experience the slight soreness that can come from Deep Tissue body work. I had a renewed range of motion and flexibility. I even felt as though I was standing taller and without the discomfort that I had experienced from my muscle tension prior to my service I was also in better spirits. It is truly awesome what an amazing massage can do for the mind as well as the body. Barefoot massage uses deep compression and myofascial release to help ease tension and relax tight muscles. Through trigger point work we can help alleviate chronic tension and target the root of the problem relieving stress, increasing circulation, helping the healing process.
Treat yourself to a massage at Santa Barbara day spa Le Reve Organic Spa & Boutique and allow us to exceed all of your spa expectations
Le Reve invites you to experience a relaxing, therapeutic massage customized to restore you to optimum health and vitality. Our massage therapists are experienced in all types of massage. Our massages are based upon the amount of time you would like. Your massage therapist will speak with you before your treatment begins and the massage will then be customized to fit your needs.
Experience the ancient art of stone therapy. Healing stones will be placed on specific pressure points throughout your body. Your therapist will incorporate the warm stones into a deeply therapeutic massage.
