Here at Yellow Hill, we hire elite massage therapists. Our therapists have years of experience and training to help you achieve your wellness goals. All ages and people from all different types of life styles from professional athletes to homemakers; from construction workers to desk jobs can benefit from massage. Massage offers a non-invasive, drug-free and holistic approach derived from the body's natural ability to heal itself.

Massage has been proven beneficial in helping to treat low back pain, sciatica, headaches, insomnia, stress, depression, cancer related fatigue, menstrual pain, digestive disorders, whiplash, smoking cessation, high blood pressure, age related disorders, low immunity, sore or pulled muscles, and stress. Experts believe that 80% of diseases are the result of, in part, too much stress.

The reason massage aids in the treatment of so many different types of disorders is because of its many physiological effects, such as: increasing circulation, relaxing and softening muscles, reduction of spasms and cramping, increased joint flexibility, reduced recovery time after workouts, improving range of motion, releasing endorphins (the body's natural pain killer), reducing adhesions and edema and reducing and realigning scar tissue. Massage also provides tactile stimulation or touch, which is important for healing.

There are four stages of healing that your massage therapist will take you through: relief, correction, strengthening and maintenance.
Relief- The massage therapist in your first few sessions works with the symptoms of your personalized problem to reduce muscle tension, relieve pain and relax overstressed nerves.
Correction- Once the pain is gone the therapist will focus on the source that caused the pain.
Strengthening- Your' therapist will now focus on making the tissue near the injury site stronger, so that it may provide adequate support when the injury has healed. Weak tissue can lead to reoccurring problems.
Maintenance- The goal of this final stage is to keep the body at its highest level of well-being and prevent the occurrence of new problems.

Here at Yellow Hill your' therapist will apply a personalized combination of modalities, or types of massage techniques, during your session to help you body through theses stages of healing. The modalities you may choose from include:
Swedish- This type of massage increases the oxygen flow in the blood, which decreases toxins by releasing them from the muscles. The less metabolic waste in your muscles: the shorter your recovery time. Also, this massage will increase circulation without increasing strain on the heart. Swedish massage is great for decreasing stress, stimulating the skin and nervous system while promoting health and well being.

Deep tissue-This massage technique is used to release the bodies chronic patterns of tension with slower, deeper strokes. It is aimed at loosening the stuck muscle fibers (adhesions and curtailments) while releasing the bodies deeply-help tension patterns.

Trigger Point- Applying pressure to specific points in the body that have become bound up thus increasing blood flow back to the area. This can help decrease pain by bringing more oxygen to the area and encourages the muscles to relax.

Prenatal- You can start massage at any point during pregnancy as well as any time after during post partum. Prenatal and postnatal massage can help to relieve aches, joint pain and swelling from body changes, decrease depression and anxiety and improve labor outcomes. Massage through this time can alter hormone levels leading to improved cardiovascular health and mood regulation.

Youth massage- Massage is beneficial at all ages including youth and adolescents when bodies are rapidly growing and changing. Young athletes and those suffering from anxiety and stress disorders will greatly benefit from massage at an early age.

We offer an arrayment of add-ons to enhance your table experience at an additional price. These include:

Aromatherapy- Add a little relaxing lavender or breath more deeply to the sent of Eucalyptus during your massage session. Feeling adventurist? Ask your therapist what the sent of the month is for a unique escape.

Cupping therapy- This is a therapeutic technique using silicone cups to create a negative pressure over the skin lifting underlying soft tissue into the cup. This increases blood flow to the area bringing oxygen and accelerating healing. Anyone can benefit from cupping but it is extremely beneficial in helping to treat tight muscles, scar tissue and fascial adhesions, tendinitis, plantar fasciitis, decreasing toxic build up in tissue and in releasing trigger points.

Himalayan Salt Stone Massage- Similar to hot stone this type of massage uses salt stones to warm the tissue and help melt away stress and tension. The positive salt ions received during this treatment help to ground and relax you; balance the central nervous system helping to improve your sleep and overall since of well being. Salt stones reduce signs of aging by gently exfoliating the skin leaving it with a smooth and silky appearance and feel.

Massage Face Rejuvenation- This is a invigorating, age defying experience. Your therapist will apply a special oil to the face and neck to nourish and moisturize the skin. Then the skin will be gently warmed and exfoliated with Himalayan salt stones. Once warm, your therapist will use a special set of facial cups to increase the blood circulation to the face and neck which may help to relieve muscle tension, promote cellular repair and strengthen the skin, thus toning the chin, decreasing puffiness and minimizing fine lines, scars and wrinkles. Next, a Jade Fascial Roller and Gua Sha tool will be used to firm, brighten and relieve tension around the eyes, nose and cheeks. This will visible lift and couture the face; improving skin elasticity in seconds as well as promoting a brighter complexation and creating a natural radiance helping you to put your best face forward.

Pelvic Floor Massage- This is a specialized therapy that involves gentle manual techniques to address pelvic floor dysfunction, including chronic pain, incontinence and sexual dysfunction, by relaxing tight muscles and improving circulation. This can be done by internal massage, external massage and gentle stretching and trigger point techniques. This can help to relieve pain, improve urinary and fecal continence, enhance sexual function as well as support pregnancy and postpartum recovery and promote overall pelvic health.