Our Massage Approach
Massage is a powerful way to support the body’s natural ability to heal, recover, and restore balance. At Changing Point Massage, our treatments blend a range of techniques — from deep tissue and myofascial release to relaxation, energetic, and lymphatic approaches — allowing each session to be tailored to your body’s unique needs on the day.
Rather than offering a one-size-fits-all massage, our therapists intuitively combine modalities to support the body as a whole — physically, mentally, and energetically — creating treatments that are both effective and deeply restorative.
Definition of the different modalities
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As the name suggests, this style targets deep in the muscle to release stubborn tension or reoccurring tension within that muscle. This can be a painful treatment, but the benefits are great because it creates space for fresh blood to circulate and help with the release.
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This is when a section of the muscle holds onto tension and causes a trigger point. Releasing this area can cause a ripple effect for the rest of the muscle to release and relax.
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All of your muscles have a connecting layer around them and this is called myofascial tissue. This style of massage is to release this tissue and improve mobility to the entire body. There is a lot of stretching and can be painful.
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You can be fully clothed for this session. It is light to heavy pressure on the body to relieve tension and improve circulation. This is a great therapy for those experiencing headaches, jaw tension and scalp tension. It can also release emotion tension and stresses.
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This style is aimed at athletes of any level, or those with an active lifestyle, who are wanting to incorporate massage into their routine. There is an assessment done by the therapist and a regular treatment plan is usually made for the client.
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Also known as relaxation massage. This is a flowing and soothing treatment which gets blood moving around the body. This is beneficial for sensitive people and those looking to destress.
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This is a Japanese style of massage involving pressure to both the muscles and joints. This is less of a flowing massage than swedish and offers great benefits like improved circulation and joint release.
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Reiki is all about energy. This treatment is very light and connects you deeper within yourself. A lot of emotions can erupt from a reiki session and healing can continue for weeks.
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Cupping is a type of alternative therapy that involves placing cups on the skin to create suction. This suction will improve the flow of energy in the body and facilitate healing.
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Lymphatic drainage is a type of massage that encourages the natural drainage of the lymph, which carries waste products away from the tissues back toward the heart.