Massage Therapy
Soma Wellness offers our clients in the Nashville, and Middle Tennessee area board-certified massage therapy, performed by licensed massage therapists. Read more about the benefits of massage therapy and the different types we offer.
Now Offering Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy®
Arvigo® Maya Abdominal Therapy helps relieve core tension and restore balance to digestive and reproductive health. It moves and improves chi, blood, nerve & lymphatic flow within the belly. The initial session will include a castor oil treatment while discussing the intake form; the abdomen and lower back/hip/sacral area will receive hands-on treatment. Clients also learn how to do daily self-care massage, achieving their best results.
Would I benefit from Massage Therapy?
Massage Therapy is the science and the art of reducing stress in the human body through intentional, knowledgeable touch that will decrease muscle tension, increase circulation, reduce pain, and enhance an overall sense of well being due to the influx of endorphins. Clients find the therapy a highlight of their week, and a necessity for those subject to high-stress situations related to life circumstances or their line of work.
Benefits of Massage
Decrease high blood pressure
Allows for circulation to aid the body in nutrients and waste removal of cells
Breaks down scar tissue & adhesions of the fascia
Reduce pain & muscle tension
Calm the nervous system
Improve sleep patterns
Remove toxins from the body
Prevent & decrease the severity of muscle injury
Regulate hormones
Alleviate constipation
Reduce stress
Soma Wellness Massages
Deep Tissue
This type of massage focuses on realigning deeper layers of muscles and connective tissue. It is especially helpful for chronic aches and pains and contracted areas such as a stiff neck and upper back, low back pain, leg muscle tightness, and sore shoulders.
Swedish Relaxation Massage
An energizing and relaxing massage with elongating strokes to the muscles in a rhythmic fashion to reduce muscle tension.
NeuroMuscular Therapy
A specialized form of manual massage in which pinpointed pressure is used to release areas of strain in a muscle. Strained areas are known as trigger points, and they tend to be the cause of ongoing muscular pain symptoms.
Trigger Point Therapy
Direct pressure is applied to specified points on the ‘trigger point areas’ that are tender muscle tissue to bring about reduction in muscle tension and pain relief.
Reflexology
In reflexology, pressure is applied to specific reflex points on the foot. These points correspond to organs and areas of the body. The treatment is said to induce a healing response, even alleviating some ailments.
Sports Massage
This type of massage caters to athletes in prepping for their next big event! It is used to help prevent injuries, to prepare the body for athletic activity and maintain it in optimal condition, and to help athletes recover from their workouts and injuries.
Myofascial Release Therapy
An effective hands-on technique that involves applying gentle, sustained pressure into the Myofascial connective tissue restrictions to eliminate pain and restore motion.
Infant & Prenatal Massage
An energizing and relaxing massage with elongating strokes to the muscles in a rhythmic fashion to reduce muscle tension, optimal positioning for prenatal. If you are looking for the best midwife and/or doulas in Nashville, be sure to check out Nova Birth Services
Massage for Kids
For ages 12 and under, an energizing and relaxing massage with elongating strokes to the muscles in a rhythmic fashion to reduce muscle tension.
Massage Cupping
Massage Cupping is an incredibly versatile, modern style of therapy. The basic movements can easily be customized to accomplish a wide variety of techniques, from lymphatic drainage to deep tissue release. By creating suction and negative pressure, Massage Cupping is used to soften tight muscles, tone attachments, loosen adhesions, lift connective tissue, bring hydration and blood flow to body tissues, and drain excess fluids and toxins by opening lymphatic pathways.