Advanced Massage & Neuromuscular Therapy
Individually Crafted Relief
Massage and bodywork therapy are recognized for their numerous benefits across both Western and Eastern holistic traditions. In Western medicine, techniques such as myofascial release, deep tissue massage, and neuromuscular therapy are designed to ease muscle tension, improve circulation, and alleviate chronic pain while promoting relaxation and stress reduction. In Eastern traditions, massage is embraced as a means to harmonize the body’s energy flow (Qi) by manipulating acupressure points along meridian pathways, fostering healing on physical, mental, and emotional levels. In Chinese medicine, it is often stated that where there is stagnation of Qi, there is pain, and when Qi flows freely, there is no pain. Techniques such as gua sha, acupressure, and cupping are used to resolve excess/deficiency and restore balance.
Bodywork therapy focuses on healing the body as a whole, addressing not only muscle tension but also deeper structural imbalances, emotional blockages, and energy flow. Through various techniques, bodywork aims to release tension, improve posture, and restore proper alignment while also balancing the nervous system and energy pathways. The goal of bodywork is to promote long-term health and wellness by addressing the root causes of physical discomfort and fostering deeper, more lasting healing.
By integrating these approaches, our therapy sessions target both the superficial and deeper layers of the body, maximizing pain relief and promoting overall wellness. Experience the benefits of massage and bodywork through our mobile services in Buncombe (Asheville and Candler) and Haywood (Canton & Waynesville) counties, or book a session at the Haywood Health and Fitness Center in Clyde, NC.
Massage Therapy Modalities
Deep Tissue Massage
Involves applying firm pressure and slow strokes to target the deeper layers of muscles and connective tissues, relieving chronic tension and promoting relaxation and healing.
Neuromuscular Therapy
Specialized massage aimed at identifying and targeting muscular imbalances and trigger points to alleviate pain and restore optimal function through precise manipulation of soft tissues.
Myofascial Release
A massage technique aimed at releasing tension and tightness in the fascia, the connective tissue that surrounds and supports muscles throughout the body.
Cupping Therapy
The application of suction cups to the skin to create a vacuum effect, promoting blood flow, relieving muscle tension, and facilitating healing. Cupping therapy is like a reverse massage by pulling tissues upwards. This pulling effect aids in loosening fascia, alleviating fascial restrictions, and deactivating trigger points, offering a unique therapeutic benefit. It's said that 5 minutes of cupping is equal to 30 minutes of massage.
Tui Na Massage
Tui na, also called Chinese medical massage, is a traditional hands-on manipulation treatment method guided by TCM theory. It involves rhythmic kneading, pressing, and stretching to promote the flow of qi and blood throughout the body, aiming to alleviate muscle tension, promote relaxation, and restore balance to the body's natural energy pathways. Herbal topicals may be used durring treatment.
Gua Sha Therapy
Gua sha is a traditional Chinese healing technique that involves scraping the skin with a smooth-edged tool to promote circulation and alleviate muscle tension. This gentle scraping action helps to release stagnation, reduce inflammation, and encourage the body's natural healing processes. Gua sha can also promote lymphatic drainage and enhancing the flow of qi, or vital energy, throughout the body. Herbal topicals may be used durring treatment.
Pricing
30min
$53
Refresh
Haywood Health & Fitness Center Appointments Only. Tue,Wed,Thu:6:30pm-8pm; Sat:10am-4pm; Sun:1:30pm-5pm
60min
$79
Revive
$79 - Haywood Health & Fitness Center
$150 - Mobile Massage - 25 Mile Radius
90min
$105
Renew
$105 - Haywood Health & Fitness Center
$175 - Mobile Massage - 25 Mile Radius
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About us
Joey brings over two decades of experience as a Licensed Massage & Bodywork Therapist (NC LMBT# 3259), beginning with his graduation from Southeastern School of Massage and Neuromuscular Therapy in Charlotte. He furthered his education in Alternative Medicine at Everglades University, Sarasota, FL, and then studied Classical Chinese Medicine at Daoist Traditions in Asheville, NC. His extensive studies encompass various holistic modalities, including soft tissue manipulation, classical homeopathy, functional medicine, holistic nutrition, herbalism and Chinese medical practices. Over the past 20+ years, Joey has collaborated with a diverse range of medical professionals, such as Chiropractors, Naturopathic Physicians, Osteopathic Physicians, and Medical Doctors, to deliver massage therapy rooted in medical principles.
His tenure in the field of massage therapy has culminated in the refinement of a distinctive approach that integrates neuromuscular therapy, trigger point therapy, deep tissue massage, myofascial release, tui na, cupping and gua sha techniques. This blend of bodywork modalities ensures each massage session is comprehensive and tailored to meet individual needs, whether addressing specific musculoskeletal concerns or providing full-body relaxation.
Joey brings the convenience of massage therapy to your doorstep with his mobile services, covering a 25-mile radius around Candler, NC. Additionally, he offers appointments at the Haywood Health & Fitness Center in Clyde, NC, with a limited schedule.
