You are the most important part of our massage—that is why we take time to meet with you and really listen to your needs, wants and goals. We strive to
create sessions that reflect each individual's needs and therefore provide something unique and extraordinary. Our therapists are chosen for their passion just as much as their technique. We all love what we do and genuinely care about every massage, every session. We hope you enjoy and benefit as much as we do from our massage.
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Types of Massage available:
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Myofascial Release Therapy:
Everything in our body is supported by and linked to connective tissue. It is what holds us up and holds us in our own unique posture. So, much like it sounds, this therapy works directly with connective tissue and its link to muscle— helping to relieve tension and restrictions in muscles, soft tissue, joints and supporting structures. Freeing these restrictions and tension in connective tissue can help relieve both acute and chronic pain. Some examples being:
Headaches, Neck Pain, Back Pain, Fibromyalgia, Sports injuries, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome And much more...
This therapy uses subtle but effective techniques providing lasting results by—STRETCHING, LOOSENING, UNWINDING and RELEASING TENSION wherever it may be. You can enjoy muscular freedom, improved range of motion, and relief from pain and discomfort almost immediately. The end result is often a feeling of a really good stretch along with a feeling of deep relaxation.
Therapeutic Massage:
This session uses a combination of techniques to address each client's individual needs to achieve the best results. From stretching the muscles and connective tissue to deep tissue techniques, the therapist responds to the tissue and the comfort level of the client to provide a deeply relaxing, yet beneficial massage. This is good for chronic and acute problems, pain management, and to help achieve more sustained results.
Restorative Massage:
This session provides slow and soothing strokes to help integrate all parts of the body. The therapist adjusts pressure to respond to the tissue and comfort of the client. This is a good all purpose massage that can help get you back on track and stay there.
Traditional Thai Massage: 
Thai Massage is an ancient bodywork modality from Thailand that is an interactive and unique massage developed over many centuries. Such techniques include: reflexology, acupressure, passive stretching, energy work, meditation, and aromatherapy. It focuses on the spaces between the muscles; the fascial layers and connective tissues. This 'Lazy Man's Yoga' is very therapeutic for opening and transforming the body, mind, and spirit into a place of relaxation and peace. This session is performed with the client laying on a mat instead of a massage table.
Thai Fusion Bodywork:
Bringing together the Western style of Therapeutic Massage and the Eastern Tradition of Thai Massage for a whole body massage experience. You will be fully and comfortably clothed while relaxing on a massage table. Your therapist will use thumbs, palms, forearms and feet to restore balance, breath and relaxation to your body.
Barefoot Massage:
Powerfully designed for Kalari Warriors this style of massage is applied with bare feet, truly offering a deeply relaxing and grounding experience.
Pregnancy Massage:
Find support during all stages of your pregnancy with a massage that adapts to your growing body and focuses on the areas that need the most attention. This is a great way to get more in touch with your changing body and become a little more grounded and balanced. Pregnancy massage is performed with the client in side lying position fully supported by pillows and cushions.
Give yourself a chance to recuperate from pregnancy and childbirth. Don't let lack of sleep, worry or the baby blues get the best of you and your new mama experience. This massage will help release pressure, stress and tension as well as offer you a much-needed break.
Enhanced Postnatal Massage:
Commonly referred to as "Mother Roasting". Keeping mama warm after her long hours of labor is crucial to her body's recuperation. Recommended within the first three weeks after your new baby is born, you will gently receive the nourishment your tired body is craving. This session begins with warm stone abdominal massage to give a helping hand in the re-generation of healthy muscle and abdominal tissue. Next, therapeutic massage is applied to the limbs to help any excess fluid to be excreted. Finally, the scalp, neck and shoulder massage complete this blissful treatment. This
will not only send you floating home to your new bundle of joy, but will also replenish the body's energy and peace of mind. (60 min...$70, 75 min...$85)
Fertility Enhancement Massage:
A four session series to help cleanse the body, enhance blood flow, support breath exercises to enhance energy and open the body. Warm herbal compresses and aromatherapy are integrated into your sessions.
Session 1 Cleanse the body- this includes abdominal massage but mainly focuses on massaging the lymph so the body can detoxify. It is similar to cleaning up the house after a big party.
Session 2 Enhance the blood- this is a massage that helps bring more blood flow to certain areas of the body including reproductive organs. Includes abdominal massage.
Session 3 Open the breath- working with massage and breath exercises to enhance energy and open the body further.
Session 4 Relax and Integrate- very relaxing massage including abdominal massage with the focus on the optimal health for fertility.
Reiki:
Reiki means "Universal Life Energy". It is an ancient Japanese system of natural healing. Reiki can be used to promote personal balance and well-being, mental and emotional health, and physical healing. The Reiki Practitioner works with hands lightly on or slightly off the client's fully clothed body. Initial session is 75 minutes. Future sessions may be scheduled for 60 or 75 minutes.
Reflexology:
Reflexology is a 60 minute treatment beginning with an Epsom salt soak for the feet to draw out toxins, then heated stones are applied and finally, reflexology pressure applied to points in the feet, hands and ears.
Facials, bodywraps and waxing by Linda Tyler
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To schedule an appointment, please contact Zach at 515.202.2585 or email at massage@thefamilytreedm.com. Massage is offered 7 days a week!
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The Family Tree | 3817 Ingersoll Ave. Des Moines, Iowa 50312 | 515.202.2584 | 515.202.2585
info@thefamilytreedm.com