Experience the ultimate relaxation and rejuvenation with massage.
Discover the Art of Relaxation
Experience the ultimate relaxation and rejuvenation with massage.
Logan Your Massage Technician
Logan Your Massage Technician
Logan Your Massage Technician
I grew up on the Coast and loved all things sports but hockey was definitely my passion, playing Junior hockey into my early 20's.
My journey from junior hockey player to massage has brought a wealth of experience and passion.
With a background in sports and a deep understanding of the body's needs, my spa massages are designed to rejuvenate both the body and mind. Whether you're looking to relieve muscle tension, reduce stress, or simply indulge in some self-care, my personalized approach will ensure a blissful experience.
Now in my second year of the RMT program, I am excited to offer spa massage services that blend therapeutic techniques with a relaxing spa atmosphere.
Discover the perfect blend of relaxation & healing.
Good hands in hockey, good hands at the table.
Our Philosophy
Logan Your Massage Technician
Logan Your Massage Technician
At Massage Lab, we believe that massage therapy is not just a luxury, but an important part of self-care and overall wellness.
Specializing in Swedish massage services, with a passion for promoting wellness and relaxation. Experience the benefits of therapeutic massage in the comfort of your own space.
At Massage Lab, we started with a vision to provide a space where people could come to relax, rejuvenate and find inner peace. What better place to do that but in your own space. Massage Lab goes mobile offering convenience, comfort, privacy and personalized care, making it an attractive option for those seeking therapeutic relaxation.
We believe that massage is not just a luxury, but an essential part of self-care and our goal is to provide high-quality therapeutic massage that is both affordable and convenient.
Swedish Massage
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Swedish Massage
Since Swedish massage is the most universal type of massage, RMT’s are trained in this modality first prior to branching out to other modalities.. Swedish massage has become the standard in the massage industry.
What can you expect during a Swedish massage? What is the difference between Swedish massage and other types of massage?
A Swedish massage involves long, flowing strokes, as well as kneading, tapping, and other rhythmic techniques with the goal of relieving muscle tension.
Swedish massage strokes are sometimes called “hello and goodbye” strokes because they signal both the initial and final connection between the therapist’s hands and the client’s body.
Some of us love deeper massage work, but prepping the body’s internal nervous system is the key to creating and sustaining an effective release of muscle tension—hence the importance of Swedish massage strokes, no matter the type of massage you’re receiving.
Swedish techniques are extremely valuable when a massage therapist is gauging tissue mobility and tenderness. It’s actually easier for your massage therapist to feel the tension in your muscles when applying lighter pressure.
Don’t let that fool you, though, as deep pressure can absolutely be applied during a Swedish massage. You might be surprised how powerful a Swedish massage can be!
The 5 Techniques of Swedish Massage, all of encourage circulation and the softening of connective tissue.
Effleurage. Remember when we said Swedish massage techniques were the “hello and goodbye” strokes? Well, when we said that, we were really talking about effleurage.
Effleurage is a smooth, flowing stroke that is usually going toward the direction of the heart to stimulate blood flow.
It can be long or short and is generally used to apply varying types of lubrication such as oil or lotion to help the therapist avoid pulling on the clients’ skin and hair (ouch). Effleurage is usually performed with the therapist’s hands and forearms.
A massage therapist usually uses effleurage with the intent of soothing the circulatory and parasympathetic systems as they gauge the tension of your body’s tissue.
A massage therapist can gather a lot of information about a person’s connective tissue on the table with effleurage. Is the tissue pliable or rock hard? Does it move or is it stuck to underlying structures? The depth the therapist can go into your muscles depends on the response of the tissue.
In other words, the therapist’s hands are having a conversation with your body’s connective tissue.
Petrissage. Once a massage therapist has a general idea of the state of your tissue with effleurage, they’ll typically transfer their techniques to include petrissage.
The word petrissage comes from the French word, pétrir, meaning 'to knead'.
Compared to effleurage, petrissage generally has a deeper effect on soft tissue, and includes kneading, squeezing, lifting, shaking, wringing and rolling.
These kneading strokes prompt the movement of cellular fluids by creating space between the myofascial layers and what is called “ground substance”—a gel-like substance that is found in everyone’s tissues—and can create movement between the layers of skin and underlying structures.
Petrissage has also been used to help circulate adipose tissue, facilitate increased circulation, stimulate synovial fluid in joints.
Tapotement. So after your massage therapist has finished with effleurage and petrissage strokes, they’ll usually move toward more stimulating techniques (depending on the length of time that they are applied) that affect the tone and circulation of the soft tissue.
One of these techniques is tapotement, which is a rhythmic tapping, drumming or cupping of the tissue.
Hacking is a type of tapotement where the side of the hand is used in a rhythmic hacking motion on the body’s soft tissue. It is frequently applied to athletes’ limbs before sporting events to increase circulation to the area.
Tapotement administered for a short duration is rather stimulating, while a longer session can actually produce fatigue in a muscle or group of muscles and feel very relaxing.
Many massage therapists will use tapotement at the end of a massage session to wake the client up and give them an invigorated feeling for the rest of their day. Other therapists use tapotement for longer periods on certain clients where it softens up the tissue enough to make it more malleable and workable.
Friction. Friction massage is typically done using the ball of the thumb or a pointed object. It is a deep pressure massage done in small circular, or cross-fiber movements to penetrate deep tissues. The technique involves pressing on the tissue and rubbing it back and forth over the underlying muscle.
Friction is especially effective at remodeling scar tissue and softening adhesions.
Vibration. Vibration is a massage technique in which tissues of the body are pressed and released in an "up and down" movement. This often takes the form of a fine trembling movement applied using the palm of the hand or the fingertips of either or both hands.
Some of the benefits of vibration include relaxation, improved nerve function, and muscle relaxation. It can affect superficial body parts as well as deeper internal organs. Vibration as a massage technique is an efficient way to stimulate deeper tissues and organs.