Alexandria Massage Therapy offers several massage techniques including, Swedish, Deep Muscle Therapy, Sports Massage, Pregnancy and Hot Stone. To assist you in choosing the type of body work best suited for you, the most widely practiced massage modalities are described below.

Swedish Massage
A light to medium massage, using long soothing strokes, designed to relax and reduce stress while improving circulation, range of motion and tension.

Deep Tissue
Used to release chronic muscle tension through slower strokes and more direct pressure or friction applied across the grain of the muscles. This massage releases the chronic patterns of tension in the body using long, slow strokes and deep finger/elbow pressure while improving circulation, range of motion and tension.

Sports Massage
Focuses on the muscles relevant to the particular athletic activity. It can also include pre-event, post-event and maintenance techniques that promote greater athletic endurance and performance, lessen chances of injury and reduce recovery time. This treatment can help prepare the body to function at peak efficiency or help to relax and recover after a strenuous workout. This massage allows the body to release the buildup of lactic acid in muscles caused by overexertion.

Pregnancy Massage
Devised specifically for mothers-to-be, a program of care treatments to improve skin's elasticity and helps to prevent the appearance of stretch marks while relaxing the body and relieving heavy legs. Regular massage can help the new mother re-connect with her new body as it returns to its pre-pregnancy state. Massage can help stabilize hormonal fluctuations by stimulating glandular secretions; this may alleviate some of the associated mood swings. Remember, the less stress you have, the calmer and happier you and your baby will be.

Myofascial Release / Fibromyalgia
Mostly known as a rheumatic discorder that, as some would say, feels as though you have the flu all the time. It is distinguishable by chronic, achy muscular pain and can be described as stabbing, shooting, burning or throbbing. The most effective treatment is Myofascial release.

La Stone (Hot Stone) Therapy
This is the application of deep, penetrating heat using heated stones. This treatment brings balance to the mind, body and soul. It also relieves aches, pains and muscle spasms. La Stone Therapy increased joint flexibility and blood circulation as a feeling of total relaxation overtakes you.

Cranial Sacral Therapy
By using a gentle touch, CST aides in the release of restrictions within the craniosacral system to improve the functioning of the central nervous system. CST is effective in treating a variety of pain such as migraine headaches, fibromyalgia, chronic neck & back pain, and stress & tension-related problems, to name a few.

Aromatherapy
The practice of using essential oils is used to relieve pain, to care for the skin, to alleviate tension and fatigue and to invigorate the entire body. Essential oils can affect the mood, alleviate fatigue, reduce anxiety and promote relaxation. The essential oils can be added to the massage oil or cream and massaged into the skin. It can be inhaled directly. When inhaled, they work on the brain and nervous system through stimulation of the olfactory nerves for psychological and physical well-being. We only use the purest organic essential oils from Young Living.

Raindrop Therapy
Coming to Alexandria Massage Therapy in September 2008.

Lymphatic Drainage
A gentle form of massage that stimulates the body's lymphatic system, helping the body to eliminate waste and toxins; it also provids a boost to the immune system. Health benefits can include reduced tissue swelling caused by soft tissue damage (for example, sprained or swollen ankles), sports injury, car accidents (like whiplash), reactions to medications, some headaches, radiation and surgery.

Chair Massage
Chair massage is great for companies, bridal parties, church events, etc. Client is fully clothed and seated in a comfortable chair made specifically for upright massage. Please call (703) 548-0310 for more information and pricing. Please plan your chair massage event well in advance.

Gift Certificates - If you would like to purchase a gift certificate, please call us at (703) 548-0310, it would be our pleasure to create and mail your "Gift of Touch" to you or directly to the recipient. You can pay by credit card over the phone or you can pick up your gift certificate and pay in person.

We sell BIOFREEZE®. Biofreeze® offers deep penetrating, long lasting pain relief from arthritis, sore muscles and joint, backaches and more up to several hours. It is greaseless, stainless and has a vanishing scent.

For more information, please call (703) 548-0310

Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday 9am - 9pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 3pm

Alexandria Massage Therapy
1217 Prince Street
Alexandria, VA 22314