Therapy Types Speak to Your Body...
You will find a wide variety of therapies available to you when you call Austin Bodyworks. Each evokes a different form of communication with your body. See the list to the right for the different therapeutic languages available to you.

· Swedish (Relaxation) Massage
Massage techniques using oil to lubricate the skin for long, flowing strokes. This type of massage is the most common of Western massage modalities and has profound effects upon the body which include increasing circulation, improving skin tone, and enhancing the function of both the lymphatic and immune systems.

·Myofascial Release
Myofascial Release, as taught by John Barnes, P.T., is an extremely mild and gentle form of stretching that has a profound effect upon the tissues of the body, especially the fascial system. Click here to learn more.

 ·Deep Tissue Therapy
At Austin BodyWorks our therapists are specially trained with advanced techniques available at no other Austin facility to provide true Deep Tissue Therapy. In their training, they go beyond the ambiguous “deep tissue” label (that most therapists advertise) by cooperating with the body instead of trying to force it, thereby allowing the skilled therapist to soften through the layers of tissue to get to those deep restrictions that cause pain and dysfunction in the musculoskeletal system. This type of therapy is appropriate for tight muscles, assisting the healing process after a muscle injury, stiffness, headaches, sciatica, low back pain, neck pain, tightness between the shoulder blades and much more. If one of our therapists is designated as a Deep Tissue Specialist, you are ensured that she or he has the additional training to help you!

 ·Sports Massage
A conglomeration of massage modalities designed to increase the performance of athletes. Massage sessions are scheduled before and after events with maintenance sessions during and between training cycles to decrease the likelihood of injury, improve training ability and improve overall musculoskeletal function.

·Hot Stone Massage
Specially selected basalt stones are heated and placed on specific areas of the body in this unbelievable treatment. In combination with a relaxation massage, these stones greatly increase the circulation and relaxation effect in an 80-minute treatment.

··Cranio-Sacral Therapy
Named by Dr. John E. Upledger, D.O., O.M.M., this form of therapy addresses the system created by the brain, spinal cord and dura mater which surrounds the two former components. The techniques used are non-invasive and rely on the self-corrective aspects of our bodies to correct imbalances by treating the entire cranio-sacral system.

·Reflexology
Manipulation of certain points on the feet and hands to influence the functioning of organs, relieve pain and increase circulation throughout the body.

·Paraffin Hand and Foot Treatment
The hands and/or feet are dipped into warm paraffin wax to provide a deep heat to the joints and muscles of the hand/foot while softening and hydrating the skin. A great addition to any massage service.

·Shiatsu
An Oriental healing art where pressure is applied to specific points all over the body to release tension and balance the body as well as mind and spirit.

·Aromatherapy
With an aromatherapy addition, your therapist will use a specially-designed, aromatic oil blend from Arbonne. This oil blend derives its tension-relieving aroma from ylang ylang and chamomile infused in a blend of jojoba, grapeseed and hazel oils. This adds a wonderfully relaxing dimension to any massage session!


 ·Flexibility Programs
These programs can be combined with any treatment modality and is useful to anyone with an injury, to anyone who lacks flexibility or as a supplement to an existing exercise program. These programs provide the client with the ideas and techniques to self-manage pain and structural imbalances.
 

·Trigger Point Therapy
Pioneered by Janet Travell, M.D., physician to both JFK and LBJ, this therapy focuses on the release of tight bands within muscles called trigger points. These trigger points can cause pain, decreased range of motion and the referral of pain in areas remote from the origin.

·Hydrotherapy
Use of water, heat or cold to increase circulation and promote relaxation and healing in the area(s) of application.

·Couples Massage
This is a great way to share a relaxing hour together as you enjoy a side-by-side massage from two of our therapists. We create a sacred space with dim lights, relaxing music and a peaceful atmosphere to create a wonderfully memorable session.



·Hot Oil Scalp Addition
This is the best, most cost-effective addition to any massage service. Your therapist will use Aveda’s Active oil, heated to the perfect temperature and drizzle it along your scalp line and follow with an unbelievable scalp massage. It will leave your scalp and hair hydrated and buzzing with relaxation. The Active oil may be left in the hair for several hours after application and will continue to nurture and soothe the scalp and hair until washed.”