Massage
We offer sessions while integrating variety of Modalities
Please see below to learn about some of the therapeutic services offered at Burke Racquet & Swim Club.
Reflexology
Reflexology is a type of bodywork that focuses on applying pressure to thespecific nerve zones in your feet. Unlike other foot massages that intend to mostly relieve tension in the feet themselves, reflexology is a far more in-depth science that aims to harmonize your entire body. According to reflexology, every part of the human body is mapped into your feet. Reflexology treatments have been found to be highly effective for conditions such as allergies, headaches, and depression.
Swedish Massage
Swedish Massage is a very relaxing and therapeutic style of bodywork. It combines oils or lotion with an array of strokes such as rolling, kneading, and percussion to help the body improve its circulation. The benefits of this type of bodywork are wide-ranging and include relief from aches and pains, decreased stress levels in the body, enhanced mental clarity, improved appearance, and greater flexibility
Sports Massage
Sports Massage is a type of massage designed for highly active people who engage in athletics. Engaging in sports is harsh on the body and can often lead to injuries in both the short and long term. Sports Massage enhances performance and prolongs a sports career by helping to prevent injury, reduce pains and swelling in the body, relax the mind, increase flexibility, and dramatically improve recovery rates. Sports Massage is also highly effective in aiding the rapid recovery of an athlete from an injury by encouraging greater kinesthetic awareness and in turn promoting the body’s natural immune function
Deep Tissue Massage
Deep Tissue Massage is a form of bodywork that aims to relieve tension in the deeper layers of tissue in the body. Deep Tissue Massage is a highly effective method for releasing chronic stress areas due to misalignment, repetitive motions, and past lingering injuries. Due to the nature of the deep tissue work, open communication during the session is crucial to make sure you don’t get too uncomfortable. Keep in mind that soreness is pretty common after the treatment, and that plenty of water should be ingested to aid with the flushing and removal of toxins that will have been released from the deep tissue during the session.
Hot Stone Therapy
Hot Stone Therapy is a style of massage where heated stones are placed at specific sites on your body to deepen relaxation and promote circulation in your muscles. Muscles that are heated with these stones release tension and stress much more deeply and quickly than with a traditional massage. The overall experience is very relaxing, nurturing, and rejuvenating.
Trigger Point Therapy
Trigger Point Therapy is a style of bodywork that focuses on stimulating and releasing “trigger points” in your body. Trigger points are tender areas of tension similar to acupressure points, except they occur in the belly of the muscle rather than along the energy pathways of the body. These “knots” are built up throughout a person’s life due to physical, mental, and/or emotional stress. During a session, focused pressure is applied through a variety of techniques order to release your trigger points. This process can be quite painful at times, yet the effects are lasting and profoundly transformative.
Myofascial Release
Myofascial Release is a form of soft tissue therapy intended to eliminate pain, increase range of motion, and rebalance the entire body. It does this by using massage techniques to stretch the fascia and release the bonds that exist between the fascia, muscles and bones. Fascia is the connective tissue that connects and covers all muscles, organs, and skeletal structures of the body. Direct myofascial release is sometimes known as deep tissue work. Indirect release applies light pressure and gently stretches the fascia; this allows for increased blood circulation and relief from pain.
Pregnancy Massage
Pregnancy Massage is a style of bodywork designed specifically for pregnant women. Pregnancy is a time when a woman’s body endures tremendous stress due to dramatic physical and emotional changes. Pregnancy Massage helps release the pain and discomfort experienced throughout pregnancy. The benefits are profound, including emotional support, the relief of joint pain due to extra weight and postural imbalance, and improved breathing and relaxation.
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Download Body Code Brochure & PricesFarhad Alkadi
Farhad is a graduate of GWIM. He works using variety of techniques and modalities. He is trained and qualified, specializing in Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Sport Massage, Controlled stretching, Muscle Tissue Release, Trigger Point Techniques, Stone Massage, Pregnancy Massage, Cranial Sacral, TMJ Disorders, Sciatica Issues, Reflexology, Aromatherapy and other modalities.
Bahar Holzemer
Bahar Holzemer has been treating clients with musculoskeletal disorders since 2012. She specializes in therapeutic deep tissue massage & John Barnes Myofascial release.
Bahar worked in clinical settings, chiropractic and Acupuncture offices and medical Spas. She helped many people regain normal functioning after accidents, sports injuries and chronic pain conditions. She blends her exercise physiology back ground with her studies in kinesiology and therapeutic touch to achieve ultimate results. Bahar is currently obtaining her master’s degree in acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine at the Virginia University of integrative medicine.
Valerie Morgan
Valerie is a Graduate of AKS, Herndon, VA, a nurse and originally from France. Her specialties are Hot Stone Massage, Pregnancy Massage, Sports Massage, Myofascial Release; Valerie integrates Deep Tissue, Connective Tissue and Trigger Point Massage into her sessions. She has two black belts in Tae Kwon Do.
Lexie Staton
Lexie is a Certified Reflexologist. She is a graduate of the International Institute of Reflexology and is trained in Total Body Modification that offers great results by combining muscle testing and reflexology. She is currently training to become a certified provider of “The Emotion Code / Body Code System” so that she may offer Natural and Energy healing system.
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Making an Appointment
Massage therapy appointments can be booked at the front desk or by phone. Therapists are on call during their shifts; appointments can generally be arranged with 30 minutes notice or less. Every effort will be made to accommodate requests for off-hour massage appointments.
Cancellation
Clients who miss their appointment or cancel their appointments with less than 24 hours’ notice will be billed the full fee. If cancellation is due to illness or emergency, the fee may be waived if the appointment is rescheduled.
New Clients
New clients will be asked to fill out an intake form prior to their first appointment. Please arrive 5–10 minutes before your scheduled appointment.
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