Massage & More

Tranquil Touch is here to make our clients in and around Amherst, NY, feel better. Our services will relax you as a by-product of improving your overall health, but we are not a spa, and we don’t focus on relaxation as our main goal. We offer treatments to improve your overall wellness — mind, body, and spirit. Relieving your pain, detoxifying your body, and decreasing symptoms of stress will be relaxing, but it will also be much more.

Chiropractic Care

Tranquil Touch’s Chiropractors use gentle, yet effective techniques such as spinal manipulations, soft tissue therapy, and joint mobilization to decrease pain and increase function. Your Chiropractor will diagnose, treat, and prevent mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system. We have seen a definite improvement in patients that suffered from back pain, neck pain, migraines, sciatica, and more.

Massage Therapy

At Tranquil Touch, massages are designed for more than relaxation. Our practitioners are trained in medical massage, Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, Ashiatsu, and more. Medical massage is focused on providing specific, tangible results for your particular health issues and overall wellness. Contact us to find out what type of massage will be most beneficial for you.

Prices

Custom Massage Prices
30 minutes – $37.50
One hour massage – $75.00

Specialty Massages
Ashiatsu (30 mins – $55; 60 mins – $95)

Ashi-Thai (60 mins – $95)

Aroma Touch (60 mins – $85)

Swedish Massage is offered at $1.25/minute.

Swedish massage is one of the most well-known types of therapeutic massage that focuses on muscle relaxation, targeting superficial muscles and increasing blood circulation. Using long, gliding strokes in the direction of blood returning to the heart, this technique is very effective in inducing total body relaxation. Beyond relaxation, Swedish massage is exceptionally beneficial for increasing the level of oxygen in the blood, decreasing muscle toxins, improving flexibility and easing tension.

Deep Tissue

Deep tissue massage involves applying firm pressure and slow, deep strokes to reach the inner layers of muscle and fascia (the connective tissue surrounding muscles). While this type of massage is not focused specifically on relaxation, it does offer both physical and psychological benefits. Studies show that massage modalities like deep tissue lower blood pressure, stress hormone levels, and heart rate. It also boosts mood and relaxation by triggering the release of oxytocin and serotonin. Deep tissue massage techniques are mainly used for musculoskeletal issues, such as strains and sports injuries, by breaking up the scar tissue that forms following an injury. It may also promote faster healing by increasing blood flow and reducing inflammation.

Ashiatsu

(30 mins – $55; 60 mins – $95)
An Asian style of massage that has been practiced for thousands of years, Ashiatsu is a barefoot massage technique using deep strokes from the therapist’s feet. This style of deep tissue massage works further into the fascia, as well as releasing trigger points and stretching connective tissues. Working with gravity instead of against it, Jason provides an effective therapeutic massage without causing pain or discomfort to the client. Long, gravity-assisted strokes broaden and lengthen muscle fibers to restore and improve flexibility. Gentle manipulation of deeper layers of soft tissue increases circulation to flush out inflammation that may be causing pain. Broad compressive strokes enhance the circulation of blood and the effectiveness of the lymphatic system.

Some of the common benefits of Ashiatsu are:

Reduction of chronic pain
Improved flexibility
No residual soreness
Stress reduction
Long-lasting effects

Some additional massage techniques utilized by our therapists include Trigger Point Therapy, Myofascial Release, and Pregnancy Massage.

Reflexology

Reflex areas on the feet, hands, outer ears, and face correspond to various body systems. Gentle pressure on specific areas directs energy to corresponding organs and systems to open energy channels. Keeping the energy flowing restores balance and promotes healing.

Reflexology is offered at $1.25/minute.

Some individuals may feel discomfort when pressure is applied to the various reflex points. However, reflexology should never be painful.

Some of the common benefits you may experience are:

Increased relaxation
Reduced pain
Improved blood flow
Reduced anxiety
Improved sleep patterns
Balanced hormones
Removal of toxins

What is the difference between massage therapy and reflexology?

Massage therapy works through the musculoskeletal system whereas reflexology works through the central nervous system. The focus of reflexology is to stimulate the nerve reflexes on the feet, ankles, hands, ears or face.

What can I expect from my reflexology session?

During your session, try to make yourself comfortable and relaxed. Reflexology is most effective when your body is not resisting. As your reflexologist gradually increases thumb and finger pressure to relax specific reflex areas and relieve tension, feel free to communicate if/when you need more or less pressure. Feel free to ask questions related to your session. Your session may be on a massage table or in an anti-gravity chair.

Who can benefit from reflexology?

Reflexology is beneficial for everyone from infants to the elderly. This technique has a long history of promoting relaxation and healing and can be very beneficial in relieving stress or aches and pains that are part of daily life. If you have any health concerns in regards to receiving reflexology treatment, we recommend speaking with your doctor before receiving this treatment.

How much time should I allow for my session?

Sessions are between thirty and sixty minutes.

How frequently should I have a reflexology session?

Clients typically book weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly appointments to maintain the benefits that work for their lifestyle and/or symptoms.

Aroma Touch

Using essential oils, we address stress, toxic insult, inflammation, and nervous system issues. Each oil has specific properties and is applied with a gentle, purposeful physical touch designed to enhance your relaxation and leave you feeling reinvigorated for the rest of your day.

Aroma Touch is offered at $85/one-hour session.

These oils address:

Stress
Toxic insult
Inflammation
Nervous system issues

Some of the benefits you may experience from essential oils:

Relieve emotional stress and anxiety
Decrease headaches and migraines
Improve sleep quality
Reduce inflammation
Boost immunity and fight infection
Balance hormones
Boost energy levels

Are the oils safe for everyone?

If you are on medication or a treatment plan with a doctor, please consult with them before booking an appointment. A list of oils is available upon request and any oil can be left out or substituted.