Spa visits offer quiet environments and treatments to help promote physical health. AshiBar Spa offers several types of massages performed by licensed massage therapists. Here is more information on why spa treatments can be beneficial for health and wellness:
Muscle Tension and Pain Reduction
Massages at a spa will help release muscle tension in the body. Deep tissue massage works by utilizing slow, intentional pressure to address deeper muscle layers. This helps with chronic stiffness and knots in the neck, shoulders, legs, and back. Thai stretch massage relieves muscle tension through stretching and steady pressure. AshiBar Spa also offers hot stone treatments to promote deeper muscle relaxation.
Massages can also help reduce pain and soreness, improving daily comfort. Reasons for muscular pain include muscle overuse, poor posture, or sports injuries. Deep tissue massage targets areas of muscular restriction to help relieve back and neck pain, muscle soreness, and shoulder tension. Sports massage helps support tissue recovery and reduce discomfort from repetitive motion. Ashiatu massage therapists apply strokes with their feet instead of their hands, distributing pressure more evenly; this reduces post-massage soreness.
Mobility Improvement
Receiving a massage can promote mobility improvement in the body. Thai stretch massage is performed on a mat while you remain fully clothed, and it works to improve your range of motion through assisted stretching. Assisted movements improve joint mobility and facilitate easier movement in the hips and spine. Sports massage targets specific muscles to enhance flexibility and joint movement to promote better performance, and deep tissue massage helps release fascia that may be restricting movement. Gu-Shua massage, an Asian bodywork treatment, works to improve your range of motion and lower pain in the neck and back, utilizing scraping strokes and deep tissue techniques. Improved mobility makes it easier to manage day-to-day life; a greater range of motion allows you to bend over, pick things up, and exercise more easily.
Physical Regulation
Being in a quiet environment can help with physical regulation, as being still allows you to lower your blood pressure and decrease your heart rate. Some spas also offer healing and chakra work to promote meditation. When participating in a couples massage, decide ahead of time whether both of you plan on conversation or complete silence during your treatment. AshiBar Spa offers soft lighting and a quiet, clean environment.
Massage treatments are able to assist with nervous system regulation. Ashiatu massage therapists utilize slow, flowing strokes and grounded compression that can help the nervous system relax. Swedish massage uses gentle to moderate pressure and long strokes to promote relaxation of the nervous system.
Massage treatments also promote improved circulation. The long strokes of Swedish massage, the compressive pressure of Ashiatu massage, and the movement of deep tissue massage all work to stimulate blood flow. Improving the body’s circulation helps with lymphatic drainage and sends oxygen to the tissues. It can also promote overall muscle recovery. Cupping treatment also impacts circulation; during this treatment, the massage therapist places suction cups on your back while performing your preferred massage technique on your legs and glutes. The cups work to lift muscle and skin away from the body to restore circulation in tense areas of the body.
Schedule a Visit to Our Spa
Receiving massage therapy in a quiet space offers time for stillness while improving muscle tension. We also offer skin exfoliation treatments, such as our salt glow and Hammam-inspired body scrubs, to complement your massage session. A sauna and cold plunge are available for one to two people. AshiBar Spa also offers reflexology and abdominal massages. To learn more about our spa treatments, we invite you to book with us today.
