Backcountry Wellness Center
Massage Therapy
Swedish massage includes long gliding strokes, kneading, friction, tapping, and shaking motions. It is effective for most ailments, because massaging the skin, the body’s largest organ, sets up a chain reaction that produces a positive effect on all layers and systems of the body. It affects the nerves, muscles, glands, and circulation, and promotes health and well-being. Light to medium pressure is used.
- Injury recovery from work/auto incidents.
- Deep tissue massage specialist.
- Improves range of motion and flexibility.
- Utilizes cupping and Tui Na techniques.
- Provides relaxing Swedish and hot stone massage.
This summary is for informational purposes only and may not be accurate.
Therapeutic blend is a synergistic combination of different bodywork modalities to customize and tailor the session to your needs. The combination may include Swedish, Deep Tissue and Neuromuscular approaches, as well as acupressure and Tui na. It allows more specific concentration on the problem areas while providing general circulatory massage.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a practice rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine that uses stimulation of very specific points on the body to promote balance and healing. Traditionally, a very fine needle is inserted and manipulated to increase the flow of qi and blood through the area increasing circulation and promoting healing. Other methods can be used to stimulate acupuncture points, such as electrical stimulation, or certain massage techniques.
- Pain relief and musculoskeletal pain management with acupuncture.
- Treatment for stress, anxiety, and nervous system regulation.
- Needle-based therapies for chronic conditions and symptom reduction.
- Acupuncture for overall relaxation and improved sleep quality.
This summary is for informational purposes only and may not be accurate.