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The Concept

Set in a space of bliss and beauty, A Great Massage is a spectacular oasis of calm located in the Florence, South Carolina area. In our facility we aim to deliver the best massage experience to give you a small break of tranquility from the hustle and bustle of day to day lives.

 

The music has been thoughtfully selected so that from your first step into the spa you’ll be immersed in a climate of complete relaxation. When entering through our doors we want you to take a deep breath and begin the calming process. Come explore with us and discover the health benefits of spending time in our breathtaking slice of heaven.

Benefits Of Massage


  1. Relieve stress


  2. Relieve postoperative pain


  3. Reduce anxiety


  4. Manage low-back pain


  5. Help fibromyalgia pain


  6. Reduce muscle tension


  7. Enhance exercise performance


  8. Relieve tension headaches


  9. Sleep better


  10. Ease symptoms of depression


  11. Improve cardiovascular health


  12. Reduce pain of osteoarthritis


  13. Decrease stress in cancer patients


  14. Improve balance in older adults


  15. Decrease rheumatoid arthritis pain


  16. Temper effects of dementia


  17. Promote relaxation


  18. Lower blood pressure


  19. Decrease symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome


  20. Help chronic neck pain


  21. Lower joint replacement pain


  22. Increase range of motion


  23. Decrease migraine frequency


  24. Improve quality of life in hospice care

  25. Reduce chemotherapy-related nausea

 

 

 

 

 

 

Swedish Massage


Swedish massage therapy is the most common modality that most people think about when it comes to body massage.  This type of bodywork is performed by long gliding strokes of the muscles using massage oil or cream.  The soft and sometimes light rubbing of the muscles are in the direction of your blood returning to the heart.  Other Swedish massage techniques include circular pressure applied by the hands and palms, firm kneading, percussion-like tapping, bending and stretching.  Swedish massage is a relaxing bodywork that relieves the body of tension.  This massage service modality warms up the muscle tissue, releasing tension, and gradually breaking up "knots."

Deep Tissue Massage

Deep tissue massage modality bodywork is similar to Swedish massage , but focuses on the deeper layers of muscles and connective tissue.  Especially helpful for tense areas such as stiff neck and upper back, low back pain, leg muscle tightness, and sore shoulders.  Deep tissue massage is used to break up scar tissue and physically break down muscle "knots" (bands of painful, muscles) that can cause pain, limited range of motion, and inflammation.  Deep tissue massage service usually focuses on a specific problem, such as muscle pain. 


 
 

 

 

 

 

Shiatsu Massage

Shiatsu Chinese massage therapy is similar to Chinese acupressure.  It includes gentle pressing with palms, thumbs, elbows, fingers, knees and feet, on the meridians in order to induce relaxation of the mind and body.. 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 
Ashiatsu Massage

(Walk On Back)

Ashiatsu massage therapy, is a barefoot massage technique in which the therapist delivers deep, broad, consistent pressure while utilizing their feet and body weight. Working with gravity instead of against it, Ashiatsu therapists are able to provide an effective therapeutic massage without causing pain or discomfort to themselves or the receiving client. Cream or oil is applied to the clients body making this deep therapeutic massage fluid and relaxing. Parallel bars are used above the massage table for balance, support and client safety.

 

 

 

 

 


 
Hot Stone Massage

Hot stone massage therapy promotes deeper muscle relaxation through the placement of smooth, heated stones at key points on the body. Our professional massage therapists also incorporate a customized massage, with the use of hot stones. The premise behind hot stone massage therapy is that the direct heat of the stones relaxes muscles, allowing the therapist access to their deeper muscle layers. 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 
Acupressure Massage

Having been developed by Chinese medicine over 5,000 years, this is a type of massage that uses pinpoint pressure on certain parts of the body. By specifically targeting these specific parts, tensions that normally build up within these areas are released, giving the person significant relief. The acupressure massage uses the same principles as acupuncture treatment in that they target the same acupoints. However, they don’t use needles to “puncture” these spots. Instead, they apply pressure, which is where the massage got its name.
 
Eastern Massage

As the name suggests, an Eastern Massage is a type of bodywork that follows the principles of traditional Asian medicine, which usually translates to touch-based therapy with very specific purposes. This is why there are many kinds of Asian massages with different effects on the body, although they all aim to rejuvenate the body and promote some degree of physical and mental relief. Most Asian massages employ techniques that work with the body’s energy flow or chi. Basically, the goal is to create balance within one’s inner elements or chakras so that the body is reset. This is in contrast with western massage techniques that are mostly meant more for relaxation. 

Swedish Massage
Deep Tissue Massage
Shiatsu Massage
Ashiatsu Massage
Hot Stone Massage
Acupressure Massage
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