Why a massage is just what you need
Whether you’re a NYC dweller or an out of town visitor you’re all too familiar with the anxious energy that co-exists with the vibrancy this city offers. The fast pace can quickly weigh on you leaving your body feeling stressed and depleted. The types of massages offered at Leading Edge bring a renewed sense of peace and calm to your day that you so desperately crave while helping you restore a feeling of homeostasis in your body.
If you’re experiencing pain or tension that needs to be resolved or you’re just simply looking to de-stress and be pampered you’ve come to the right place. Our uniquely crafted blend of massage and stretch therapy will put you on the path to healing and self-discovery bringing you an increased feeling of relief and satisfaction.
Explore our most popular massage types
At Leading Edge we offer a variety of massage techniques that we combine with our assisted stretching to appeal to everyone’s needs and preferences. It’s important to note that every massage style can also be personalized by adjusting the intensity to your liking so you can’t go wrong with your selection. However, here are some of our more popular massage techniques:
Pressure Point Massage is also known as a trigger point massage and involves applying pressure to various pressure points on the body to stimulate healing energy and promote relaxation in the region of the body each point corresponds to. This concept of each pressure point connecting to different organs and areas of the body is the practice of reflexology. Pressure points are specific areas on the body that are known to be sensitive to the touch and when pressure is applied to these areas, it can help release tension, stimulate circulation and decrease pain. This type of massage can be particularly helpful for relieving pain from chronic headaches, sciatica, menstrual cramps and even labor pain before birth. It’s also beneficial for posture, promoting better sleep, increasing energy and improving mobility and flexibility.
Deep Tissue Massage is a type of massage often used to treat musculoskeletal pain-points in the body including muscle spasms or knots and chronic pain from osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia or carpel tunnel. It is also used for improving mobility and tightness in the body. It involves applying sustained pressure with the hands, arms or elbows using slow deep strokes. It’s a more intense form of massage because firm pressure is required to reach the deeper layers of muscle and fascia.
Swedish Massage is very popular for promoting relaxation, improving circulation and relieving stress that can manifest in the body through depression and anxiety, headaches, muscle tension and cramping. It involves using light and gentle circular strokes, kneading and tapping for a soothing and calming experience.
Myofascial Massage focuses on the connective tissue known as fascia, which surrounds the muscles, bones and organs. It helps with your body’s natural recovery process by stretching and manipulating the fascia. It’s great for treating chronic pain, improving circulation and managing stress in the body. It involves applying firm pressure by hand to myofascial areas on the body that are tight and stiff to the touch to improve elasticity.
Other types of massages we offer
If you are a woman who is pregnant or looking to become pregnant you would benefit from our Pre and Postnatal Massage. This therapeutic massage is designed to support women during and after pregnancy by providing relaxation, reducing stress and managing pain. It can also help with the physical and emotional changes associated with pregnancy and child birth creating a better bonding experience between mother and baby. Recent studies have also linked prenatal massage to shorter labors and a better birthing experience.
If you are an athlete or you participate in regular physical activity we recommend you try our Sports Massage. It helps with muscle repair and recovery, injury rehab and prevention and better athletic performance. This technique uses stretching and deep tissue work that involves kneading. It is most comparable to a deep tissue massage.
Choosing the best type of massage for you
With so many types of massages it can be hard to decipher which massage type is right for you. This is where consulting with our licensed massage therapists comes in handy. You can convey your needs and desired outcome and our trained and licensed masseuse can help guide you towards the right choice for you! You can also personalize each massage to your liking by communicating with your masseuse before and during the session the exact level of tension you need and any areas you would like us to focus on.
Looking for types of massages not currently listed on our site? Be sure to inquire with us to see if we can accommodate what you are looking for. There are many other slight variations beyond the ones we’ve listed that our masseuse is trained to do. With our massage therapists’ trained eye and professionalism we always aim to exceed your expectations so that you’ll want to tell all your friends about us!
How NYC at-home massage therapy works
At Leading Edge we understand how stressful it can be getting around NYC’s crowded streets and the last thing we want is for you to arrive to your massage appointment late and feeling tense and overwhelmed. With our mobile service, we take all that stress away by allowing you to relax in the comfort of being in your own home.
Once you’ve booked your appointment with us your work is done. We take care of everything else. Our licensed and professional massage therapist will arrive at your home 5-10 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment so he has time to greet you, set-up, answer any health related questions he has for you and assess your needs and expectations. We will take care of all the supplies including linens, oils and lotions and even a massage table if requested prior. You then get to forget about time and stress and for the next 60 minutes get swept away into a state of bliss melting away all your pain and discomfort.
When your session is complete you’ll immediately feel lighter and calmer and wonder why you hadn’t done this sooner. Our payment – process is quite simple. Following your session you’ll receive a link for easy check-out where you can pay with a credit or debit card. You’ll also have the option when booking to sign-up for our monthly discounted membership program.
To not take away from your experience we encourage you to silence your cell phone during your massage. This will help free you from distractions. We also encourage you to wear loose fitting comfortable clothing.
Following your session we will reach out to you to make sure we exceeded your expectations and to schedule your next appointment if desired.
Want to explore the different types of massages we offer! And book an appointment? Contact us so we can get you feeling so much better!
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