Massage Therapy

Born in Russia and raised in the Ukraine, Tatyana Voytukhova relocated to the United States in 2004 settling in Denver. There she studied and obtained her certification in Massage Therapy at the Denver School of Massage. Tatyana specializes in Hot Stone Massage, Deep Tissue, Swedish, Prenatal and Hydrotherapy. She also is highly trained in injury therapy and sports massage and reflexology. Tatyana offers a variety of Body Masks and the ION Detox Foot Bath.

Tatyana offers the following modalities of massage:

• Hot Stone massage - Hot stone massage is a specialty massage that uses smooth, heated stones. They are often basalt, a black volcanic rock that absorbs and retains heat well. It is a deeply soothing, relaxing form of massage. The heat helps tight muscles release.
• Swedish Massage- The term "Swedish Massage" refers to a variety of techniques specifically designed to relax muscles by applying pressure to them against deeper muscles and bones, and rubbing in the same direction as the flow of blood returning to the heart. Swedish massage shortens recovery time from muscular strain by flushing the tissues of lactic acid, uric acid, and other metabolic wastes. It increases circulation without increasing heart load. It stretches the ligaments and tendons keeping them supple and pliable. Swedish massage also stimulates the skin and nervous system and soothes the nerves themselves at the same time. It reduces stress, both emotional and physical, and is suggested in a regular program for stress management. It also has many specific medical uses.
• Deep Tissue Massage (Neuromuscular) - Deep tissue massage is a type of massage therapy that focuses on realigning deeper layers of muscles and connective tissue. It is especially helpful for chronically tense and contracted areas such as stiff necks, low back tightness, and sore shoulders. Some of the same strokes are used as classic massage therapy, but the movement is slower and the pressure is deeper and concentrated on areas of tension and pain.
• Prenatal Massage - Prenatal massage is massage therapy specifically tailored for the expectant mother's needs. Pregnancy massage has been found to reduce stress, decrease swelling in the arms and legs, and relieve aches and pains in muscles and joints. It's a popular complementary therapy during pregnancy for back pain, when choices for pain relief, such as medication, are often limited.
• Neonatal Massage - Touch is one of the first forms of communication babies develop. It is recognized as one of the most basic of human needs and as a healing medicine. Touch is not only healing for your baby but also for you, the parent. By touching and massaging your baby, the bonding process begins. Massage creates an expression of caring, providing a positive experience. Massage touch may even improve growth and development while promoting rest.
• Reflexology - Reflexology is the physical act of applying pressure to the feet and hand with specific thumb, finger and hand techniques without the use of oil or lotion. It is based on a system of zones and reflex areas that reflect an image of the body on the feet and hands with a premise that such work effects a physical change to the body.
  
• Trigger point therapy - Trigger point therapy is a bodywork technique that involves the applying of pressure to tender muscle tissue in order to relieve pain and dysfunction in other parts of the body. Sometimes massage and trigger point therapy are performed together.