Massage Therapy at Osher

Mindful Awareness in Body-oriented Therapy (MABT)

A type of bodywork that facilitates the practice of self-awareness by combining mindfulness and psycho-education approaches to process information from the body. MABT skills can improve body awareness and well-being.

Neuromuscular therapy

Neuromuscular therapy consists of alternating levels of concentrated pressure on the areas of muscle spasm. The massage therapy pressure is usually applied with the fingers, knuckles or elbow.

Swedish

One of the earlier formalized techniques of massage, this consists of light to moderate pressures and is good for general relaxation.

Deep tissue massage

A deep tissue massage uses the relaxing strokes of Swedish techniques and gradually sinks deeper into the body’s tissues, focusing on the relief of tension and pain from specific muscles or muscle groups. Clients with specific or chronic pain symptoms may benefit from this technique.

Fascial release therapy

A form of massage that focuses on restrictions within fascia that contribute to imbalances in the muscular tissue and function of the postural body. This technique utilizes gentle yet deep pressure and stretching.

Manual lymphatic drainage

Not technically “massage,” manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) is a gentle bodywork technique that promotes the absorption of inter-cellular fluid. Using light strokes and focusing on the skin rather than the muscles. MLD is a major component of complete decongestive therapy (CDT), the treatment for lymphedema. Further details on how manual lymphatic drainage may benefit you can be discussed with your therapist.