Services
List of Services
At Shiatsu Tom, we offer a range of therapeutic services designed to help you feel your best—whether you're looking for relief from pain, relaxation, or a boost to your overall well-being. With over 51 years of experience and a holistic approach that blends traditional techniques with modern therapies, each session is tailored to meet your individual needs. Here’s a look at the services I offer to help you achieve optimal health:
Deep Tissue Massage
A deep tissue massage is a therapeutic technique that focuses on the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue in the body. It uses slower strokes and more intense pressure to relieve tension, reduce pain, and improve overall mobility. This type of massage is particularly beneficial for chronic pain, muscle tightness, and recovery from injuries. By targeting specific areas of discomfort, deep tissue massage promotes relaxation and enhances physical well-being.
Reflexology Massage
Reflexology is a holistic therapy that involves applying pressure to specific points on the feet, hands, or ears. These points correspond to different organs and systems in the body, relaxation and improving overall health. By stimulating these reflex areas, reflexology aims to enhance circulation, relieve stress, and encourage the body's natural healing processes. This non-invasive treatment can be a soothing way to support well-being and vitality.
Swedish Massage
Swedish massage is a popular therapeutic technique designed to promote relaxation and improve overall well-being. It involves long, flowing strokes, kneading and gentle circular movements on the topmost layer of muscles. This type of massage helps to increase circulation, reduce tension, and enhance flexibility. It's often recommended for those looking to relieve stress and unwind from daily pressures.
physio-Therapy
Physiotherapy therapy is a highly effective, non-invasive treatment designed to restore movement, alleviate pain, and improve overall function. Whether you're recovering from surgery, managing a chronic condition, or dealing with a recent injury, physiotherapy plays a crucial role in helping you regain your strength, mobility, and independence. At its core, physiotherapy is about empowering individuals to take an active role in their recovery through movement, exercise, and personalized care.
Shiatsu Massage
Shiatsu Massage Therapy is an ancient Japanese healing art that promotes relaxation, relieves tension, and restores balance in both body and mind. The word “Shiatsu” literally translates to “finger pressure” in Japanese, and this therapy uses a combination of gentle yet firm finger, thumb, and palm pressure on specific points along the body’s energy pathways, known as meridians. These meridians are connected to vital organs and systems, and by stimulating them, Shiatsu helps to restore the body’s natural flow of energy—also called ki or chi—which is essential for maintaining optimal health.
Sports Massage
Sports massage uses a range of techniques to target muscles, tendons, ligaments, and fascia, improving circulation and muscle flexibility. The therapist may apply deep pressure, slow strokes, kneading, and stretching techniques, depending on your needs. Sports massage can be performed before or after physical activity, or as part of an ongoing maintenance plan to prevent injury.