Amherst Therapeutic Bodywork

Sports massage uses a variety of massage techniques including Trigger Point therapy designed to help your body feel freer and stronger. Sports massage is specifically designed to support movement, performance, and recovery. It targets the muscle groups most engaged in your activities, helping to address tightness, soreness, or imbalances that might arise from repetitive movements.

Basalt stones are heated and then lubricated with oil. The therapeutic effects of heat are used to relax muscles more deeply. Used as an extension of the therapist’s hands, the use of massage stones induces deep relaxation and provides a unique experience many find to be tremendously calming and centering.