Baby Turtle Bodyworks
Where Western therapeutic techniques meet traditional Asian healing
Welcome to Baby Turtle Bodyworks
Baby Turtle Bodyworks offers massage therapy in which Western therapeutic techniques are informed by traditional Asian healing philosophies. We integrate different massage styles, tailoring treatments to the specific needs of our clients in the comfort of their own homes.
- Deep Tissue: Slow massage targeting deep muscle areas. Ideal for athletes or those recovering from injury.
- Russian Sports Massage: Fast strokes that increase circulation and provide heat to targeted areas. Often used to complement athletic training, Russian Sports Massage provides an invigorating alternative to Deep Tissue.
- Zen Touch Shiatsu: A Japanese bodywork technique that focuses on balancing the kyo (empty) and jitsu (full) energies of the body. A nurturing style of massage that promotes well being and balance.
- Parasympathetic Massage: Stimulation of the ‘rest and digest’ branch of the nervous system. Encourages patterns of brain activity associated with relaxation and healing.
- Trigger Point Therapy: A variety of massage techniques targeting the nodules of tension that refer pain to other areas.
- PNF: Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation. Assisted stretching that increases the range of motion of specific muscle groups. Increases flexibility and improves posture.
- Hot Stones Massage: Traditional elemental therapy harnessing the healing properties of water and the earth. Has a broad range of applications, from deep muscular relief to gentle relaxation.
- Hydrotherapy: The ancient art of using water to heat and cool the body. An indulgent way to refresh skin and detoxify the system.
- Chair Massage: A popular alternative to massage on a table, Chair Massage targets the back, neck and shoulders. Even if just as a fifteen-minute break from work, it is the perfect antidote to a stressful day.
- Thai Traditional Massage: A vigorous style of bodywork that uses compression and facilitated Thai Yoga stretches. An integral part of the Thai medical tradition, this is an intense and rewarding experience.
