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Jennifer Hoppaugh - Massage Therapist
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*** Services Coming Soon ***
I will soon be offering Facial & Pedicure services in my Home Studio. And, although, I do not currently accept credit cards, I will soon have the ability to accept these types of payments for services rendered in my Home Studio.
Please check back soon for additional details.
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Please note that effective October 1, 2006, Massage Therapists working in NJ must charge and collect 7% Sales Tax on all Massage Therapy services provided. This charge is included in the prices noted above.
*Additional charges may apply for distances greater than 15 miles. Please read my office policies before making an appointment.
Gift Certificates are available for any occasion.
Massage Therapy
Massage creates a sense of being cared for, of being nurtured. Massage helps us become more aware of our bodies and the feelings we value. Human touch connects one person to another and the feeling shared are healing and energizing emotionally. Massage by a responsible professional is a relaxing way to enjoy safe touch.
Massage Therapy practices are designed to promote and maintain the health and well-being of the client, and do not include the diagnosis or treatment of illness, disease, impairment or disability.
Massage gives one a feeling of comfort and relaxation like a mini vacation from the pressures of your life. A weekly massage will make you look and feel years younger. You owe it to yourself to give a massage a try.
Types of Massage
Swedish Massage
Swedish Massage is primarily used to relax the body & mind with slow, light to medium pressured strokes over the body. It is also used to shorten the recovery time after exercise by removing metabolic wastes out of the muscles. The strokes and manipulations of this massage are designed with therapeutic benefit in mind. This massage helps to improve blood return from extremities and does not increase heart load. This massage also stretches ligaments and tendons and relaxes the nerves while stimulating the skin. Swedish massage is a regular component in stress management programs.
Deep Tissue Massage
As the names suggests, this therapy is used to release chronic muscle tension by slower, deeper, and more direct touch. Deep tissue massage locates ingrained areas of discomfort and slowly opens them.
Neuromuscular Therapy
Neuromuscular Therapy is a combination of both Trigger Point Therapy and Myofascial Release techniques. Its purpose is to balance the nervous system with the musculoskeletal system in efforts to relieve nerve pain caused by pressure from soft tissues including muscles, fascia, and tendons. This technique has shown to help with conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, TMJ, back pain, neck pain, scoliosis, sciatica, fibromyalgia, and migraines.
Shiatsu
Shiatsu is the Japanese method of restoring energy balance to the body, mind and spirit by applying finger point pressure to specific points in the body. These points align to the energy channels for smooth, continuous flow. Strokes will also be used to encourage build up of energy in depleted areas or to encourage the spread of excess energy. Stretches are also used to help the circulation of energy.
Lomi Lomi
Lomi Lomi is a form of massage that originated in Hawaii. Following the idea that a belief can block energy flow as much as muscle tension can, Lomi Lomi helps release the blockages and, simultaneously, gives the energy new direction. The massage is given in fluid, rhythmic motions.
Hot Stone Massage
Stone Massage is designed to create a greater intensity of relaxation of the muscles by first applying water-heated basalt stones of varying sizes to key points on the body. This allows manipulation of a greater intensity than with regular massage and a sensation of comfort and warmth.
Polarity Therapy
Polarity Therapy employs a profound system that blends both eastern and western concepts of health. It deals with the whole person, mentally, emotionally and physically, by helping the body to heal itself naturally. Polarity Therapy works on many different levels: subtle energy; nervous, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory and digestive systems; gynecoligical (excellent in pregnancy and after-care) and at emotional and mental levels. It has been found useful in dealing with many varied and different expressions of disease by unlocking the holding patterns that create the symptoms.
Integrated Massage
Integrated Massage is a blend of the modalities listed above. It is a personalized session utilizing different techniques based on the receiver’s needs.
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