Fifth Avenue Fitness - Massage in Sunnyvale

DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE focuses on realigning deeper layers of muscles and connective tissue. The massage therapist uses slower strokes or friction techniques across the grain of the muscle. It is especially helpful for chronically tight or painful muscles, repetitive strain, postural problems, or recovery from injury.

SWEDISH MASSAGE is the the most common type of massage therapy in the United States. Therapist use long smooth strokes, kneading, and circular movements on superficial layers of muscle using massage lotion or oil. Swedish massage can be very gentle and relaxing. If you've never had massage before, this is a good one to try first.

SPORTS MASSAGE is specifically designed for people who are involved in physical activity. But you don't have to be a professional athlete to have one-it's also used by people who are active and work out often. The focus isn't on relaxation but on preventing and treating injury and enhancing athletic performance. A combination of techniques are used. The strokes are generally faster than Swedish and facilitated stretching is a common technique used to helps loosen muscles and increase flexibility.

PREGNANCY MASSAGE also called prenatal massage, is becoming increasingly popular with expectant mothers. Your therapist will use proper positing and support for the woman's body during the massage. Pregnancy massage is used to reduce stress, decrease swelling, relieve aches and pains, and reduce anxiety and depression. The massage is customized to a woman's individual needs.

AREA SPECIFIC MASSAGE focus on areas of the body that need specific attention. Your therapist will focus on areas most effected by tightness or tension. Often this is your neck and shoulders, low and mid back, hips, legs, thigh or feet. If you like face or scalp massage, please be sure to let us know.