Massage Therapy
Massage therapy in Portage Lakes is a way to help your body feel better by using hands-on techniques to work on your muscles, tendons, and soft tissues. A trained massage therapist gently presses, rubs, or stretches your body to help it relax and heal.
Massage can:
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Increase blood flow
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Relax tight muscles
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Reduce pain
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Help you feel calmer
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Speed up healing after an injury
The idea behind massage therapy is that your body has the power to heal itself. Massage supports that natural healing process by lowering stress, improving circulation, and releasing tension.
People choose massage therapy for many reasons—some want to relax, others want to feel less pain, and some are healing from injuries or stress. No matter the reason, massage can help your body and mind feel more balanced and well.
What to Expect During Your Massage
If you've never had a massage before, don’t worry—we’ll walk you through it! Here’s what your visit might look like so you feel comfortable and relaxed.
Before the Massage:
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You’ll fill out a short form so your therapist knows what areas to focus on or avoid.
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Your massage therapist will ask about any aches, pains, or stress you're feeling.
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You’ll be shown to a quiet, cozy room with soft lighting and relaxing music.
Getting Ready:
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You’ll have privacy to undress to your comfort level—some people stay fully clothed, others choose to undress and use a sheet for coverage.
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You’ll lie down on a warm massage table and get comfortable under the sheet or blanket.
During the Massage:
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Your therapist will use lotion or oil and begin with gentle pressure, checking in to make sure everything feels okay.
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They’ll use different strokes to help your muscles relax, improve blood flow, and ease tension.
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You can always speak up if something feels too strong, too light, or if you need anything.
After the Massage:
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You’ll get time to slowly get up and re-dress.
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Your therapist may give you tips for staying relaxed or stretching at home.
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Many people feel relaxed, lighter, or even sleepy after their massage.
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💧 Pro tip: Drink plenty of water after your massage to help your body flush out toxins and stay hydrated!
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Reflexology
Restore Balance from Head to Toe
Reflexology is a calming and natural way to help your body feel better by using gentle pressure on your feet, hands, or face. It’s not a massage—it’s a special technique that focuses on reflex points that are connected to different parts of your body.
Here’s how it works:
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Certain spots on your feet, hands, or face are linked to your organs and systems—like your heart, lungs, brain, and even your stomach.
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A reflexologist gently presses and rubs these points using their thumbs and fingers. It doesn’t hurt, but it can feel a little ticklish or tingly!
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The idea is that by touching these spots, your body sends healing messages to the right places, helping you feel better inside and out.
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Reflexology helps reduce stress, improve blood flow, and bring your body into balance so it can heal itself more easily.
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Many people say they feel deeply relaxed, sleep better, and even have less pain after a session.
It’s a great way to help your whole body feel calm, strong, and recharged—just by focusing on your feet, hands, or face!
What to Expect
Each reflexology session is customized to your needs. You may experience:
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Deep relaxation and improved sleep
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Reduced tension and fatigue
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Enhanced energy flow and wellness
Reflexology pairs beautifully with massage or can be a powerful stand-alone therapy.
Reiki
Gentle Healing with Energy
Reiki is a type of energy work that helps your body and mind feel better.
It comes from Japan and was created by a man named Dr. Mikao Usui in the early 1900s. Reiki uses gentle touch or hands held just above the body to help balance your energy.
The word Reiki means:
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Rei – Universal
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Ki – Life energy
What Reiki Can Help With
During a Reiki session, energy flows through the practitioner’s hands to your body. This can help:
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Calm your mind
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Ease stress and pain
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Help your body heal naturally
Reiki can also be done from far away (called distance healing), and it still works to bring balance.
What to Expect
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You’ll stay fully clothed and lie down or sit comfortably.
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The practitioner gently places their hands above or lightly on your body.
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You might feel warmth, tingling, or deep calm.
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The session is quiet and relaxing—many people feel peaceful or even fall asleep.
Warm Bamboo
Therapeutic Massage
Add-On Service
Warm Bamboo Massage, also called Mu-Xing Therapy or Bamboo-Fusion, is a relaxing treatment that uses smooth, heated bamboo sticks. Your therapist gently rolls and presses the bamboo across your back, arms, legs, hands, feet, and even your face.
The warm bamboo helps:
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Relax tight muscles faster
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Ease stress and tension
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Improve blood flow
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Melt away muscle knots
What to Expect
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Your therapist uses oil, so the bamboo glides smoothly on your skin.
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The warmth helps your muscles loosen up more quickly.
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The pressure can be gentle or deep, depending on your needs.
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The bamboo tools are cleaned carefully after each use.
This massage feels soothing and can help you feel calm, refreshed, and balanced from head to toe.