How can Massage Therapy help me to recover?

Massage therapy has become an important tool for general health care and is a recognized part of an individual's wellness and stress-reduction regimen.  Recommended for certain health conditions, injury rehabilitation, and recovery from strenuous exercise, massage therapy plays a definitive role in treating chronic soft tissue ailments. Massage therapy at AIM focuses primarily on therapeutic and sports massage.  Clients will get relief from chronic muscle tension and pain through our skilled massage therapists.  Expertly applied deep tissue techniques are utilized by our therapists to decrease muscle tension and stress and to enhance the quality of daily activities. 


Deep Tissue

For particular clients and recovery conditions, we can focus on more of the deeper layers of muscle tissue and fascia. Our goal is to release the chronic patterns of tension in the body through slower strokes and more targeted pressure. We apply deep tissue techniques to helps to break up scar or damaged tissue, which may cause some initial soreness in specific areas and relief within a few days.

Why get a Deep Tissue Massage?

When muscles are stressed, they can block oxygen and nutrients, which can lead to inflammation building further toxins in the muscle tissue. A deep-tissue massage helps loosen those tissues and restore proper circulation. As we begin to release the fibers of a muscle and deeply-held patterns of tension we begin to see the immediate corrective and therapeutic affects including:





    Relieved stress and tension
    Improved circulation and oxygen utilization
    Corrective function of core muscles and connective tissues
    Scar Tissue manipulation and break up
    Relief of chronic ailments and past injuries