Relaxation or Therapeutic Massage?
Relaxation Massage
Book a relaxation massage: when your primary goal is to improve your sense of well-being, overall wellness and inner self; when you have no specific condition to treat, but are looking for the relief of discomfort brought on by stress and chronic muscular tension. Relaxation massage treats the full body to reconnect, rejuvenate and restore balance to the system as a whole. Relaxation massage can also be booked when a full body treatment is desired with a focus to a particular area of discomfort.
Therapeutic massage
Book a therapeutic massage: when you wish to focus the entire treatment on a specific area of the body. In this case, when booking an appointment, it is always best to inform us of your actual needs and areas of concern at the time of booking so we can prepare for your treatment.
Calgary massage studios are everywhere in town, which means there are lots of places to choose from. Sure, your health benefits cover it, but why should you pay the outrageous prices when you can get a fabulous massage by a Registered Massage Therapist in a comfortable, home based spa for much less.
Gelous offers the most affordable massage in Calgary, so that all you have to do is relax and enjoy. We offer a combination of hot stones and hydrotherapy treatments to make your massage an extraordinary experience.
Relax, renew and give your body the attention it deserves. Our Registered Massage Therapist will consult with you to help select what type of treatment best suits your needs; relaxation massage, therapeutic massage, or a combination of both.
The benefits of massage speak for itself:
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Increases circulation, allowing the body to pump more oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs.
- Stimulates the flow of lymph, the body’s natural defence system, against toxic invaders. For example, in breast cancer patients, massage has been shown to increase the cells that fight cancer.
- Increased circulation of blood and lymph systems improves the condition of the body’s largest organ – the skin.
- Relaxes and softens injured and overused muscles
- Reduces spasms and cramping
- Increases joint flexibility.
- Reduces recovery time, helps prepare for strenuous workouts and eliminates subsequent pains of the athlete at any level.
- Releases endorphins – the body’s natural painkiller – and is being used in chronic illness, injury and recovery from surgery to control and relieve pain.
- Can be used to reduce and realign scar tissue after healing has occurred.
- Improves range-of-motion and decreases discomfort for patients with low back pain.
- Relieves pain for migraine sufferers and decreases the need for medication.
- Provides exercise and stretching for atrophied muscles and reduces shortening of the muscles for those with restricted range of motion.