Call 972-910-8622 today to schedule an appointment with a licensed massage therapist at Marshall’s Massage Therapy at our new location in Irving at 7600 N. MacArthur Blvd. Suite 105 Irving, TX 75063 Just south of 635 on N. MacArthur Blvd. (We are in the Stein Mart shopping center complex between Subway and Pei Wei).
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What is Massage Therapy according to the American Massage Therapy Association?

• MASSAGE THERAPY is a profession in which the practitioner applies manual techniques, and may apply adjunctive therapies, with the intention of positively affecting the health and well-being of the client.
• MASSAGE is manual soft tissue manipulation, and includes holding, causing movement, and/or applying pressure to the body.
• THERAPY is a series of actions aimed at achieving or increasing health and wellness.
• MANUAL means “by use of hand or body”.

Massage is a recognized, effective treatment for many health conditions. Muscle tension and soft tissue disorders place strains on the body, reduce healthy circulation, and disrupt normal nerve function.

There are many types of therapeutic massage and bodywork to address these conditions, as well as to promote overall relaxation. At Marshall’s Massage Therapy and Fitness, we are professionals who are licensed to use a variety of techniques to help you achieve your individual health and fitness goals:

• Swedish Massage 
• Sports Massage 
• Shiatsu
• Reflexology 

President of Marshall’ Massage Therapy, Marshall Jones is a native Texan from Dallas and a registered massage therapist with over seven years of experience. In addition to individual massage sessions, we offer group clinics, event massage, and educational programs in concert with National Academy of Sports, Massage School and other local practitioners.

SWEDISH AND DEEP-TISSUE MASSAGE
Swedish and deep-tissue massage currently represents the Western "standard" for massage. When you hear about getting a massage, you're probably hearing the description of Swedish massage or a derivative. The Massage Therapists at Marshall’s Massage Therapy have received initial training in Swedish massage techniques and then use this as a basis for progressing to more advanced techniques such as Shiatsu and reflexology.

Basic Swedish massage represents the most common form of massage in the United States.
Marshall's Massage Therapy's licensed therapists frequently develop their own unique styles of massage based on the fundamental Swedish moves, which consist of 5 strokes:

• Effleurage - gliding 
• Petrissage - kneading 
• Friction - rubbing 
• Tapotement - pounding 
• Vibration - shaking 

Each type of stroke offers different benefits with many variations. Our licensed therapists often focus on client relaxation using this technique, relying mostly on gliding and kneading strokes, as well as oils and lotions.

DEEP-TISSUE MASSAGE
Deep tissue massage is an advanced form of Swedish massage using deep-tissue techniques which involve slow strokes, direct pressure, and friction. A session consists of greater pressure to deeper layers of muscles than typical Swedish massage. Deep-tissue massage goes beyond the original concepts of Swedish massage. It consists of slower strokes, more pressure, and deeper friction. Most of the strokes, however, remain fundamentally the same as with more superficial Swedish massage. Deep-tissue massage targets deeper muscle groups than Swedish massage. Therapists also use deep-tissue massage to help break up scar tissue. Deep-tissue massage can be less comfortable to the client, but not necessarily more effective. Depending on the goals of the session, simply using more pressure will not necessarily improve the functional outcome and results.

SPORTS MASSAGE
Deep tissue massage is most often used in sports massage. This technique represents massage adapted to the needs of the athlete. It focuses on techniques for maintenance, event preparation, and injury recovery. Through his certification with the National Academy of Sports Medicine, Marshall Jones understands the need of an athlete to perform at peak level and can help you achieve this through massage therapy.

SHIATSU
Flexibility represents the ability of muscles and other soft tissues to lengthen and shorten through their intended range of motion (ROM). Active movement through a full ROM helps to improve circulation, nourish joints, and relieve the pain of soft-tissue adhesions. Stretching helps to maintain or restore flexibility and ROM, thus, improving your flexibility to obtain a full ROM and generally providing greater fitness.