Massage Modalities

Swedish, or relaxation massage, is the most common type of massage. It’s primary goal is to relax the whole body. Swedish massage is very beneficial for increasing blood oxygen levels, decreasing muscle toxins, and improving circulation and flexibility. Different Swedish massage techniques include tapotement (percussion-like tapping), circular pressure, firm kneading, stretching and bending.

Sports massage is available for any type of athlete, and the particulars of technique are specific to the athlete’s sport of choice. Sports massage therapy can help you prepare for a sporting event or reduce recovery time after training or an event. One of the key benefits of sports massage is the ability to target muscle-tendon junctions, which helps decrease muscle soreness in athletes who receive massage either before or after exercise.

Prenatal, or pregnancy massage helps pregnant women reduce stress on their joints and helps to relax nervous tension caused by hormonal changes. The therapist will offer sideline positioning if needed with supportive cushions to help alleviate strain on the lower back and pelvic areas.

Soothing Hands Mobile Massage is proud to offer chair massage for business. We will travel to your business location and offer customized chair massage for $90/hour! We also have additional pricing if the massages are employee-paid. We offer chair massage to businesses in Pflugerville, Round Rock, North Austin, Cedar Park, and the surrounding communities. 

Deep tissue massage is similar to Swedish massage, but the pressure is deeper, which helps release chronic muscle tension. The massage focuses on the deepest layers of muscle tissue, tendons, and fascia. Deep tissue massage can also help reduce stress and heart rate levels while improving your mood and relaxation by triggering the release of mood improving hormones, like oxytocin and serotonin.

Adding total body assisted stretch therapy to any massage will increase mobility, flexibility, and improve muscle function.  Therapeutic stretching is a wonderful added benefit to multiple types of massage including Swedish/relaxation, deep tissue, prenatal/post-natal, sports, orthopedic, and more.