Daugherty Integrative Therapies

Swedish massage uses smooth, gliding strokes that engage superficial muscles with gentle pressure to promote relaxation, ease muscle and nervous system tension, and encourage circulation.Swedish massage is distinct from Deep Tissue massage in that Swedish massage does not address deeper tissues. Swedish massage focuses on superficial muscle fibers while encouraging blood and lymphatic circulation.

Acupuncture is a Traditional Chinese Medical practice that encourages the smooth flow of qi throughout the body. In Western terms, regulating the qi can relate to improved nervous system regulation, reduced inflammation, supported digestion, balanced energy, better quality sleep, mental clarity, and pain reduction.

Reflexology is a technique that utilizes pressure points in the hands, feet, and ears that correlate with other regions of the body. This technique offers the relaxation benefits of a full-body massage, but limits contact to the feet, hands, and ears. This is ideal for clients with fibromyalgia or other conditions that tend to experience increased pain with traditional massage techniques.Reflexology is also a clothed-massage technique, for those who prefer this style of bodywork.