I offer the following modalities :

  • Chair Massage
  • Swedish Massage
  • Deep Tissue Massage
  • Hot Stone
  • Reflexology
  • Lomi-Lomi

Swedish Massage - Incorporates long strokes and kneading to soothe and increase circulation. My technique is to keep in constant contact with the body so as not to be distracting.

Hot Stone Therapy - The ancient art of stone therapy combines hot stones and Swedish massage techniques. The stones act like small heating pads transferring deep, soothing heat to areas of need. This increases circulation to the hands and feet while calming the nerves and warming the body.

Chair Massage - A sit down chair massage, often referred to as on on-site or corporate massage, usually takes place in a public setting (E.G., business location) and is done over clothing. Massage chairs also are excellent for working with clients who are more comfortable with sitting upright or a person who has difficulty getting on or off a massage table.

Reflexology - Reflexotherapy is treatment by manipulation applied to an area away from the disorder. In physiologic terms a reflex is an involuntary response to stimulus.

Deep Tissue - This method is effective especially around joints, where the tendons and ligaments become bound. Deep transverse friction is always a specific rehabilitation intervention. It introduces therapeutic inflammation through the creation of a specific and controlled injury of tissues.

Lomi-Lomi - An ancient Hawaiian technique whereby the therapist and client are in constant contact using long strokes and kneading techniques using a higher amount of oil. Actually is more circular style motion , like a Hawaiian dance. Best for relaxation.

"This was my second massage with Mark. It was extraordinarily easy to set up an appointment with him, his home is easy to find, and it and the room designated for massage are both immaculate, welcoming, and warm. Mark advertises a superior massage experience. It is a pleasure when the expectation is exceeded by the experience and, with Mark, this is clearly the case. He is a person for whom massage is a natural expression; I was easily able to sense the intention and direction of each motion and stroke. Mark massages in a a circular fashion that keeps him in constant contact with the client. The result is a feeling of nurturing care and the assurance that he is "present" completely and totally. Mark's massage is seamless and elegant; I enjoyed every aspect of it and left, at the end, in a state of complete euphoria. I hope that I will be allowed to make massage with Mark a regular part of my life." - Sam B.

 



Relaxing Hands Therapeutic Massage

Yucaipa, California
(909) 725-2952
By Appointment Only

Relaxing the Inland Empire and surrounding communities ... one client at a time.

 
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