Techniques

Scott Hatch has studied many forms of body awareness and healing modalities. To provide a customized session for each client, he employs a variety of techniques, including:

Swedish Massage
Long strokes, kneading and friction techniques on the more superficial layers of the muscles, combined with active and passive movements of the joints.

Sports Massage
Used to help prevent injuries, to prepare the body for athletic activity and maintain it in optimal condition, and to help athletes recover from workouts and injuries. Active and passive stretch and release methods free up muscle tissue from the surrounding fascia, and help muscles harmonize with the central nervous systerm.

Deep Tissue
Pressure aimed at specific muscles and fascia located further away from the skin (deeper). Typical techniques include trigger point pressure - using fingertips, knuckles or small massage tools, and heavy effleurage - using body weight on elbows or forearms.

CrainioSacral Still Point
Facilitates the release of restrictions in the membranes around the brain and spinal cord. It works quite simply. Pressure applied to the bones in the back of the skull triggers the delicate interruption of fluid flow - experienced somewhat like a "sigh," but of the entire central nervous system. When the tissues are subsequently released and the fluid begins to flow again, it gently "flushes" the system, causing the membranes to stretch a bit and release tissue restrictions or adhesions.

Relaxation Massage
Focused on wellness, relaxation massage relieves symptoms of stress by increasing blood flow to soothe tired and stiff muscles.  It calms your nerves with long, rhythmic strokes, and pleasant sensory input, and improving your sense of self and well being.

Hot Stone Massage
Placed on specific energy points of the body, and used to iron out muscles, smooth stones produce a profound sense of relaxation. Circulation can be boosted up to 8 times more than a "hands only" massage.