Edgemont Massage Therapy

What Is Hot Stone Therapy And What Are The Benefits?

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What Is Hot Stone Therapy And What Are The Benefits? Hot Stone Therapy is a more recent addition to a massage therapist’s toolkit. It is quite a different experience receiving a Hot Stone Therapy session.  HOW DOES IT WORK? The stones are heated in a container in the room, and the therapist carefully applies the […]

What Is A Sports Massage And What Is It’s Purpose?

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What Is A Sports Massage And Who Can Benefit? Sports Massage is a type of therapy for athletes and non athletes depending on the rehabilitation goals. It can be used to warm up an individual prior to an athletic event or to recover after the event is finished. It is is also used when the […]

Deep Relaxation Massage To Reduce Stress + 4 Other Surprising Benefits

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Deep Relaxation Massage To Reduce Stress + 4 Other Surprising Benefits Let’s face it – the world is full of potential stress no matter where you live or what you do. From traffic to busy family schedules to work pressure – it’s hard to escape sometimes. Our nervous systems are managing this stress and when […]

What Is A Deep Tissue Massage And What Are The Benefits?

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What Is A Deep Tissue Massage And What Are The Benefits? WHAT IS A DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE? Many people hear about deep tissue massage and immediately think ‘Ouch!”. It is a bit of a misnomer because this is always relative to the individual receiving the treatment. Every body has a different history, current situation and […]