Acupressure
Restore Balance. Relieve Tension Naturally.
A needle-free manual therapy that uses focused pressure along specific points of the body to help ease discomfort, release tension, and support overall balance.
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Overview
Targeted Pressure.
Needle-Free Relief.
Acupressure uses the hands, thumbs, elbows, or feet to apply focused pressure to specific points along the body's traditional meridian pathways. It offers a hands-on approach for people interested in complementary care without needles.
It works in the same way as its needled counterparts — acupuncture and dry needling — but manual pressure is used in place of the needles.
What a Session Involves:
- Palm, elbow, foot or thumb pressure along the body's energy meridians
- Performed on bare skin or through light clothing
- Oil or lubricant is rarely used
- Often combined with myofascial and trigger point work in one session
Why Choose This Treatment
A Gentle, Conservative
Approach to Hands-On Relief.
Pain Relief
Focused pressure may help ease everyday aches and areas of discomfort.
Muscle Release
Helps address areas of tension through targeted hands-on pressure.
Stress Relief
Provides a calming treatment experience that can support relaxation.
Better Relaxation
Encourages a sense of physical ease without relying on needles.
Complementary Care
Can be incorporated alongside other therapies and wellness approaches.
Needle-Free
Offers a manual alternative for those who prefer not to use needles.
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Hands-On Recovery
Licensed Massage TherapistAmy Montia, PhD, LMT
Licensed Massage TherapistNicole Kabel, LMT
Licensed Massage TherapistStephen Donnelly, LMT
Licensed Massage TherapistAtsuhiko Kawamura, LMT
Licensed Massage TherapistLauren Ng
Licensed Massage TherapistElijah Jihaad Dixon
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Questions Answered
Everything You
Need to Know.
What is acupressure?
Acupressure is a manual therapy that uses focused pressure from the hands, thumbs, elbows, or feet on specific points of the body.
Does acupressure use needles?
No. Acupressure massage works in the same way as its needled counterparts, but manual pressure is used in place of needles. It is a great option for anyone interested in exploring complementary medicine for aches and pains but who is hesitant about needles.
What happens during an acupressure session?
Palm, elbow, foot or thumb pressure is applied to the body along defined lines known as energy meridians. Acupressure is performed on bare skin or through light clothing, and oil or lubricant is rarely used. Many of our therapists incorporate acupressure, myofascial and trigger point therapy into a single session.
Is acupressure painful?
Acupressure is a gentle and conservative, yet effective massage therapy option for people with chronic pain or discomfort. It is performed on bare skin or through light clothing, and oil or lubricant is rarely used.
What can acupressure help with?
Acupressure is one of the many techniques in medical massage that may be helpful for pain relief. It is a gentle and conservative option for people with chronic musculoskeletal pain or discomfort, and a good fit for anyone interested in complementary medicine for aches and pains but hesitant about needles.
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