What To Expect

To provide the most convenient and relaxing therapy sessions to my clients, I will travel and meet you at your Vieques villa, hotel or guesthouse.

Sessions are a full 60 minutes for $125.

90 minute sessions at $175

Receiving a massage at your lodging enhances the therapeutic effect of the session, allowing continued relaxation in your own space, with no need to go anywhere when our session is complete.

A typical Vieques massage therapy session lasts one hour and may be extended if you want or need more time. I offer a full body massage, which includes the head, neck, arms, hands, legs, and feet, with special attention to any specific problems you may have.

The practice of massage therapy involves the assessment and treatment of the soft tissue and joints of the body by means of:

  • Range-of-motion Testing
  • Muscle Testing
  • Soft Tissue Manipulation
What to Expect

WHY MASSAGE

A tropical massage session at your Vieques villa, hotel or guesthouse is a relaxing addition to your vacation.

 

After a day of snorkeling, diving, biking, or an aggressive afternoon of lying about, you can enjoy some of the many benefits of a Vieques Massage Therapy session delivered directly to your lodging.

A typical session provides one or more of the following:

Increased injury recovery •
Improved concentration •
Reduced mental stress •
Lower blood pressure •
Increased circulation •
Enhanced skin tone •
Reduced heart rate •

• Reduced tension in shoulders
• Diminished lower back pain
• Loosening of tight muscles
• Increased range of motion
• Soothed aching muscles
• Less tension headaches
• Entire body relaxation

MODALITIES

Contact me to discuss which combinations of massage therapy will be right for you.

Neuromuscular Release Myofascial Release​

The myofascial release (MFR) approach is a form of soft tissue therapy used to treat somatic dysfunction and resulting pain and restriction of motion. It is a traetment which uses continual palpatory feedback to achieve release of myofascial tissues. This is proposed to be accomplished by relaxing contracted muscles, increasing circulation and lymphatic drainage, and stimulating the stretch reflex of muscles and overlying fascia.

Myofascia Neuromuscular Therapy

Neuromuscular therapy (NMT) is a form of soft tissue manual therapy. It is distinguished from other types of massage in that a quasi-static pressure is applied to the skin with the aim of stimulating specific areas of skeletal muscle. Often these areas of muscle are myofascial trigger points. NMT is a comprehensive program of soft tissue manipulation techniques that balance the central nervous system (brain, spinal column and nerves) with the structure and form of the musculoskeletal system. NMT is based on neurological laws that explain how the central nervous system maintains homeostatic balance.

Deep Tissue Deep Tissue Massage

Deep tissue massage is designed to relieve severe tension in the muscle and the connective tissue or fascia. This type of massage focuses on the muscles located below the surface of the top muscles. Deep tissue massage is often recommended for individuals who experience consistent pain, are involved in heavy physical activity (such as athletes), and patients who have sustained physical injury. It is not uncommon for receivers of deep tissue massage to have their pain replaced with a new muscle ache for a day or two.

The term “deep tissue” is often misused to identify a massage that is performed with sustained deep pressure. Deep tissue massage is a separate category of massage therapy, used to treat particular muscular-skeletal disorders and complaints and employs a dedicated set of techniques and strokes to achieve a measure of relief.

Swedish Massage Swedish Massage​

The most common type of massage is Swedish massage therapy. It involves soft, long, kneading strokes, as well as light, rhythmic, tapping strokes, on topmost layers of muscles. This is also combined with movement of the joints. By relieving muscle tension, Swedish therapy can be both relaxing and energizing. And it may even help after an injury.

The term “Swedish” massage is actually only recognized in English and Dutch speaking countries, and in Hungary. Elsewhere (including Sweden) the style is referred to as “classic massage”.

The four common strokes of Swedish massage are:

  • Effleurage: a smooth, gliding stroke used to relax soft tissue
  • Petrissage: the squeezing, rolling, or kneading that follows effleurage
  • Friction: deep, circular movements that cause layers of tissue to rub against each other, helping to increase blood flow and break down scar tissue
  • Tapotement: a short, alternating tap done with cupped hands, fingers, or the edge of the hand

CONTACT

787-435-1313 | viequesmassage[AT]yahoo.com