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Massage Therapy & Bodywork

At The Resting Nook we approach massage therapy and bodywork with an integrative approach, incorporating a variety of modalities to better assist the body's natural healing abilities. On this page we have listed different massage styles and specialties to help you articulate the kind of session you'd like for us to create for you.  We value the experience you have at The Resting Nook and hope that this information will serve you in meeting your treatment goals.

Swedish Massage

A classic and most popular style of massage for relaxation.  It is the foundation of most our massages at The Resting Nook.  A traditional Swedish massage uses slow gliding movements and gentle stretching with pressure varying from light to firm. The goal here is pure bliss, rest and relaxation.

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Deep Tissue

The "good hurt" massage. A deep tissue massage is meant to increase joint mobility and decrease muscular tension. The goal here is to acquire depth into the soft tissue by means of assessment, massage, and varying pressure from light to deep.

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Trigger Point Therapy

Trigger point therapy is a slow style of bodywork which works with the body's nervous system and ability to alleviate pain referral or radiating patterns.  This style of bodywork may be considered a focused deep tissue modality and is often integrated with Swedish massage techniques.

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Myofascial Bodywork

The body's fascia is soft connective tissue that can become "stuck" causing pain, discomfort, and a lack in mobility. Myofascial release techniques are meant to create a sense of movement in the body by means of gentle stretching and massage.  This style of work may be considered a deep tissue modality with the same benefits of a relaxation massage.

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Thai Bodywork

Traditional Thai bodywork is an energy-based modality offered on the foundation of kind regard for the body. In this style of bodywork stretching and compression techniques are used to encourage mobility, relaxation and energetic flow throughout the body. Pressure varies from light to deep.

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Reflexology

Reflexology focuses on accessing points on the ears, hands and feet which are believed to address other parts of the body through means of neural pathways. This style of bodywork encourages a deep sense of relaxation and energetic flow throughout the body meant to relieve body aches, discomforts and systemic congestion.

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Prenatal and Postpartum Massage

Wherever you are in your journey to motherhood and beyond we are here to provide you with the best holistic bodywork care.  The goal here is to assist and pamper you through means of relaxation massage in order to give you a great sense of comfort and support.

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The Enhancements -

Heated Stones, Decompression Cupping, Aromatherapy, & Sound Healing

Every session for every person is unique and may sometimes call for the assistance of heated stones, decompression cupping, aromatherapy or sound healing to better serve in meeting your therapeutic goals.

Heated stones help to melt stress and tension away, while decompression cupping helps to lift and separate the soft tissue adhesions that may be contributing to the body's discomfort. Aromatherapy may help guide your senses into a more desired mindset. And, sound healing by use of crystal singing bowls may assist the body to gain a sense of harmony within.

Get in Touch

We're here to help, send us an email with any questions or concerns you may have at info@therestingnook.com

Hours of operation are by appointment only | Contact us at info@therestingnook.com
55 Leonardville Road | Belford, NJ | 07718
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