HANDS can...
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HANDS are...
powerful & magical

Sharon H Petry, LMT, PFT
Licensed Massage Therapist
#MSG001314

For an Appointment Call
(570) 664 - 1990

deep tissue massage

The massages are offered as 60 or 90 minutes.

Deep Tissue Massage is a type of bodywork aimed at the deeper tissue structures of your muscles and fascia (also called connective tissue). The Deep Tissue massage modality uses many of the same movements and techniques of Swedish massage, but the pressure is generally more intense or "deeper". Deep tissue is a more focused type of therapeutic massage. As your massage therapist I work to release chronic muscle tension or 'knots' (also known as adhesions).

Deep tissue massage should not be painful, but it might, at times, feel more uncomfortable than a classic Swedish or 'spa' massage. It is very important that you communicate intense discomfort to me. This type of massage works on chronic muscle tension or injury because there are usually adhesions in muscles. These adhesions create constrictions which result in body pain by blocking circulation, limiting movement or range of motion and causing inflammation. The intension of deep tissue bodywork is to break down adhesions and therefore increase circulation, help relieve pain and restore normal range of motion. I use direct pressure, friction, stretching and other deep tissue massage techniques to help break-up constrictions and adhesions. Unlike traditional or classic Swedish and "Spa" massage therapy, which is used mostly for relaxation, the deep tissue massage modality will leave you relaxed but focuses on more specific muscular issues.

Massage cream is used for deep tissue bodywork to provide medium glide and appropriate friction. The cream allows the therapist to have complete control without excessive drag on the skin, providing optimum relief of tension and stress. The massage cream also conditions and moisturizes your skin leaving your skin feeling soft and moisturized without greasy or sticky residue.

I use the highest quality VEGAN, ORGANIC and Hypo-allergenic massage cream.

For a detailed description of my massage room protocol please click here

Please contact me for an appointment
(570) 664 - 1990