"I am amazed... For the first time since I hurt my shoulder I can hold my arm into the air and swing it in a rotary motion in reverse. Bliss is the best!" - Glenn Davis, Glenn Davis Golf Academy
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BLISS MASSAGEMassage is the art. Massage is the spiritual healing. And massage is the way to bring your body to the relaxed state so you can heal physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Massage is mechanical manipulation of soft tissue of human body which evokes intimate healing processes at the cellular and tissue levels. The physiological and therapeutic impacts of massage depends on how skillfully the therapists uses hands to calm, stimulate or provide pain relief to the skin, muscles, connective tissue, and periosteum. |
Holistic Bodywork and Massage Therapy
Initial consultation to determine desired goals for bodywork and massage therapy;
Your therapist is fully present during the session and targets therapy to meet your specific needs at the moment;
Guided breathing, visualization, meditation, and affirmations are incorporated at the beginning of every session to achieve deeper relaxation;
Mindfulness, awareness, and presence on the moment you breathe;
Your therapist is highly trained in relaxation, therapeutic, and medical massage therapy and may use therapeutic tools such as TheraGun, Gua Sha, etc. to achieve the best outcome for your massage therapy session!
Therapeutic exercises and professional referrals are usually highly appreciated by clients after the session.
Initial consultation to determine desired goals for bodywork and massage therapy;
Your therapist is fully present during the session and targets therapy to meet your specific needs at the moment;
Guided breathing, visualization, meditation, and affirmations are incorporated at the beginning of every session to achieve deeper relaxation;
Mindfulness, awareness, and presence on the moment you breathe;
Your therapist is highly trained in relaxation, therapeutic, and medical massage therapy and may use therapeutic tools such as TheraGun, Gua Sha, etc. to achieve the best outcome for your massage therapy session!
Therapeutic exercises and professional referrals are usually highly appreciated by clients after the session.
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SWEDISH MASSAGE
This type of massage allows you to quickly reduce physical and psychological stress. Its technique is hallmarked by long sweeping strokes and muscle kneading. To help release tight muscles, slightly more pressure might be applied with fingers, knuckles or elbows. THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE This type of massage is an advanced system of massage therapy which includes plethora of therapeutic massage techniques. Greater therapeutic effect comes from a combination of advanced friction techniques developed in Finland; Russian kneading techniques; lymphatic pumping developed in France; passive stretching widely practiced in the USA; and myofascial release techniques originated in Austria and Germany. MEDICAL MASSAGE THERAPY The outcome based course of massage therapy. It is primarily the application of scientific treatment protocols targeted to the specific problem the patient presents with physician's diagnosis including but not limited to: chronic low back pain, headaches, TMJ, sciatica, tennis or golfers elbow, arthritis, neuralgia, & scoliosis. Massage therapy is proved to be beneficial for people with insomnia and fibromyalgia. It provides relief to people with diabetes and cancer. Check out the BLOG for more info. Please request Galina. MANUAL LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE (MLD) is designed to help move lymph fluid through the body, assisting the body's cleansing cycle and improving the immune system. The practitioner guides the lymph toward the various lymph node areas so it can be collected and drained from the body. It is light, but very effective therapy and speeds up the lymph flow by 20 times. It helps with chronic pain, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, autoimmune conditions, cellulitis and in post-surgery recovery. CHINESE CUPPING and GUA SHA THERAPY is an ancient form of alternative medicine in which a therapist puts special cups on your skin for a few minutes to create suction. People get it for many purposes, including to help with pain, inflammation, blood flow, relaxation and well-being, and as a type of deep-tissue massage. AROMATHERAPY
supplements massage therapy session. Exclusive therapeutic-grade essential oils (doTerra and Young Living brands) are used in one of two ways: 1. the oil diffusion; 2. the oil is massaged into the skin. We prefer the first method since some people may have skin reactions and allergies. |
PRENATAL MASSAGE THERAPY
Touch therapy for mother-to-be. This type of massage is administered on the side-lying position with bolsters and pillows to support proper position of the fetus. It also allows to work on the areas of mother's low back, shoulders, and neck. Lymphatic drainage techniques allow to drain excess fluids from swelled up feet. DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE THERAPY
There is a difference between deep tissue massage and firm pressure. Excessive pressure can be a very destructive power that may result in injury, severe medical complications, and earn bad reputation for massage therapy. On the other hand, deep tissue massage effectively and softly releases tension in deep fascia. Massage strokes are applied in a slow mindful manner accompanied with client's deep breathing to allow the tissue to release without causing discomfort and pain. SPORTS MASSAGE THERAPY
The session focuses on athletic needs, such as areas of the body that are stressed from repetitive use. It is most useful for those who exercise vigorously and participate in sports regularly. Sports Massage allows quick recovery after physical activity and helps to prevent injury. Post-event massage should be administered 1,5 hours after the event for the best outcome COUPLE'S MASSAGE THERAPY
It is the most delightful, romantic, and memorable spa experience. A couple's massage is offered in a private room on a side-by-side massage tables with two therapists who work on each individual at the same time. Aromatherapy and hot stone therapy is included in the session. A couple's massage is a perfect gift for any occasion. Whether Valentine's Day is just around the corner or a long way off, you should book one now. HAWAIIAN LOMI LOMI
Lomi Lomi is best know for its long, flowing, dance-like strokes, often using forearms and generous amounts of oil. Gentle stretches and joint rotations are common in this massage, as the massage therapist massaging two parts of your body at the same time, for example, using one hand or forearm on your shoulder while simultaneously massaging a hip with the other hand or forearm. TRIGGER POINT THERAPY
Various studies have estimated that in 75-95% of cases of regional and referred pain find that trigger point are the principal cause. This therapy relieves sources of pain through a very particular technique utilizing vibration, ischemic compression, and post-isometric muscular relaxation technique. HOT STONE MASSAGE
utilizes warm-to-hot (120-150 degrees) to direct heat deeply into the muscles. The application of deep heat on muscles have a sedative effect and is effective in treating hypertension and managing pain by dilating blood vessels, loosening tense muscles, and allowing a therapist quick access to deeper layers of soft tissue in less time. Hot stones can be used as an extension of therapist's hands (in motion), or by careful placement. |
FACIAL MASSAGE
Facial massage is a powerful medical-aesthetic and energy technique with osteopathic effect. Natural rejuvenation and the face lift happens without operation and injections due to tonization, strengthening, and relaxation of basic mimic face muscles and the impact of facial bones of the skull. The benefits of facial massage:
Facial massage may be done as a course of 12 sessions once or twice per week (1 hour long), or as a beautiful addition to the full body massage (20 minutes).
Facial massage is a powerful medical-aesthetic and energy technique with osteopathic effect. Natural rejuvenation and the face lift happens without operation and injections due to tonization, strengthening, and relaxation of basic mimic face muscles and the impact of facial bones of the skull. The benefits of facial massage:
- reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkels;
- improves texture of the skin;
- relaxes muscle tension in the face;
- aids in lymphatic drainage;
- helps remove dead skin cells;
- it is very relaxing and healing.
Facial massage may be done as a course of 12 sessions once or twice per week (1 hour long), or as a beautiful addition to the full body massage (20 minutes).
"Normally, I come in for a massage feeling stressed, having some minor aches and pains in my body, and generally exhausted. The therapist does her magic by massaging every muscle fiber of my body paying specific attention to the areas of discomfort and pain. This majestic technique is very unique, with lots of stretching which I personally adore! Bliss Massage truly puts me into the place of peace, calm, and deep relaxation. I always leave the place feeling like a brand new person with no mental or physical pain whatsoever, energized, and ready to conquer work challenges" - Clay Nesmith, pastor at Barefoot Church
"I have a very bad chronic lower back condition because I neglected to do the surgery a long time ago. I’m glad I found this place! I live in Charlotte, NC, and I drive to Myrtle Beach to get a massage at Bliss Therapy. It does miracles! Galina does an amazing job at my back maintenance so I forget about pain for several days, and feel truly renewed! Also, she has a great personality, strong faith, perseverance, and commitment to excellence which I respect in her so much!" - Bymun Caldwell, owner at Lake Electric Co.