Treat yourself to the best massage in Steamboat Springs by one of our nationally certified massage therapists. Access to the hot springs is included with every massage! To schedule your relaxing and therapeutic massage, please stop by our front desk or call our guest services team at ext 0. A minor consent form must be signed for any youth receiving a massage under the age of Swedish massage includes long gliding strokes, kneading, friction, tapping, and shaking motions.
It affects the nerves, muscles, glands, and circulation, and promotes health and wellbeing. 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 a separate category of massage therapy, used to treat particular musculoskeletal disorders and complaints and employs a dedicated set of techniques and strokes to achieve a measure of relief.
Deep tissue massage is applied to both the superficial and deep layers of muscles, fascia, and other structures. This special form of massage is typically used before, during, and after athletic events to prepare the athlete for peak performance, to drain away fatigue, to relieve swelling, to reduce muscle tension, to promote flexibility and to prevent injuries. Depending on the needs of the athlete, a variety of techniques are used including classic Swedish strokes, cross-fiber friction, pressure-point work, and joint mobilization.
This massage not only relieves the tensions and aches caused by the extra weight and shift in the center of gravity to the body, but it reduces swelling, soothes the nervous system, acts as a tonic, reduces fatigue, and enhances energy. Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils for curative and rejuvenating effects. Dating back to ancient Egypt, India, and the Far East, this simple therapy has been used for centuries to reduce stress and tension, refresh and invigorate the body, soothe emotions, and clear the mind.
After an initial discussion with the client, specific essential oils are used in conjunction with other appropriate techniques, such as massage, acupressure, or reflexology.
