Massage Therapy

Amistad Spa Signature Massage

The Amistad Signature Massage was specially and carefully designed from the best techniques found in popular massage styles such as Swedish and Shiatsu, along with carefully modified techniques that our therapists formulated based on our clients’ response to the massages, with some strained areas given more attention or some rigorous techniques taken down a notch, all adjusted to achieve better results.check rates

Foot Massage

Pounding the pavement day in and day out can take its toll on your feet. Whether you have been standing at a trade show, standing in a research lab or side by side work agenda, your feet need a rest.

The feet may might as well be one of the most overworked parts of the body –much needed for daily physical activities and moving oneself from point A to point B. Which is why foot massages are steadily popular, to keep these appendages at their optimal condition.check rates

Sports Massage

This type of massage particularly caters to athletes or individuals involved in sports or rigorous physical activities. The Sports Massage differs in its specificity in targeting parts of the body that are either in need of pre-event conditioning, post-event conditioning, rehabilitative treatment or restorative treatment for those who wish to train harder while experiencing minimal pain or injury in the process.

The type of handwork applied is derived from basic styles such as Swedish and Shiatsu, but concentrates more on areas experiencing range-of-motion pain and sore muscles. Knots are kneaded in identified parts to increase blood circulation and increase motion range. While this is commonly applied to athletes, anyone can benefit from this style particularly those who chronically suffer from pain in particular parts of the body such as the shoulders and neck (which can be caused by just spending long hours at work behind your desk or in front of your computer!)
check rates

Shiatsu Massage

“Finger Pressure” in Japanese, Shiatsu is one of the most popular massage styles originating in Japan and founded on the Chinese Meridian System. Sometimes thought of as akin to acupuncture because of their similar foundation, Shiatsu involves no needles in technique but makes use of the thumbs, palms and fingers when applying pressure to identified areas in the body that are in need of attention.

Aside from the physical benefits believed to be acquired from Shiatsu such as improved blood flow and regulated nervous system activity, Shiatsu is also believed to restore balance of one’s chi and ease high levels of anxiety.check rates

Hot Stone Massage

Regarded as one of the most classic types of massages, the Hot Stone Massage makes use of smooth, flat stones that are heated then placed on crucial points of the body, particularly the back. The stones are selected based on their high heat retention, which aids in relaxing the muscles and allowing for deeper pressure. Alternately, others prefer this kind of massage simply because they find the heat to be relaxing and the amount of pressure used together with the rocks to be lighter.check rates

Swedish Massage

Originally founded by Swedish physiologist Henry Peter Ling from the University of Stockholm in 1812, this style is a commonly preferred style among those receiving their first massage. This style specifically focuses on areas where muscles receive the most tension, applying long strokes with the pressure ranging from light to firm depending on need or preference. The Swedish Massage also provides the basics for other styles like Sports Massage and Deep Tissue Massage.check rates