Peaceful Kneads Massage

read moreAt our Montgomery, AL Massage Studio we help clients needing immediate relief for painful conditions and muscle tension, people working to get rid of chronic pain that has been ailing them for months or years, those who have clinical conditions and need help with injury rehabilitation, as well as with clients who do not have specific issues. We'll formulate a treatment plan that's right for you. Tell us where it hurts. Tell us where you are stiff and sore. We listen, then go to work performing a customized massage, precisely targeted to relieve aching muscles, stiff necks, and sore back.

read moreThai massage typically workswith compression - rhythmic pressing movements directed into muscle tissues by either the hand or fingers. Thai massage usually takes place on a futon mat on the floor, with the clientwearing loose orstretchyclothing. The therapist is also on the matand moves your body into various stretches and positions, without any work on your part. Thai massage can be both relaxing and energizing, so it is a good choice if you want to be active after your massage. The therapist usesa varietyof differentsequences of techniques on clients, who are eitherlayingface up, laying face down, seated, or on their side.

read moreSwedish Massage is the most common and best known type of massage. It involves long, fluid strokes of muscles and tissues with pressure that varies from light to medium to firm. This type of massage is considered to be one of the most relaxing styles. Your massage therapist will adjust the pressure according to your sensitivity and preference. Swedish massage uses five styles of strokes. The five basic strokes are effleurage (sliding or gliding), petrissage (kneading), tapotement (rhythmic tapping), friction (cross fiber or with the fibers) and vibration/shaking.

read moreIf you aren't sure exactly what to address in your session, that's OK. We will work with you to formulate a session that suits your individual preferences as well as your physical and mental state. With that in mind, we distill client needs before each session. Some clients enjoy slow gliding strokes to help them relax, and others prefer deep sustained pressure.