Resonance
Massage Therapy
Amherst, MA
Massage Life
Feel Great
Resonance is a massage therapy practice in Amherst, MA focused on improving your well-being through hands on bodywork and education.
Massage and Integration
We use different massage modalities to introduce active dialogue between the therapist and client. Together, we create a container to guide the body and mind into a more relaxed and capable state of being. Our bodies, minds and spirits ultimately strive to be in their most harmonious forms. At Resonance we work together to discover how best to actively engage ourselves toward this aim.
Bodywork
By using an integrative array of massage modalities, our therapists use the most appropriate techniques to help relieve tension in the soft tissues of the body. Together, we create a container to guide the body and mind into a more relaxed and capable state of being.
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Deep tissue massage uses firm pressure and slow strokes to massage deep layers of muscle and fascia. Deep tissue massages are used to break up scar tissue and break down muscle adhesions.
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Sports massage is specifically tailored to different sports and sporting injuries. It is not a relaxing form of massage and can often be quite strenuous. It works by stretching tight muscles, stimulating inactive muscles and improving the condition of the soft tissue. The aim of sports massage is to reduce the stress and tension that can build up in the soft tissues of the body during exercise. This form of massage is used to: increase endurance, improve performance, reduce the chance of injury, reduce recovery time after an injury. During a sports massage session the client remains clothed in athletic wear, shorts, tank top and/or sports bra.
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Myofascial release is a massage treatment that attempts to release tension in the fascia due to trauma, posture, or inflammation. Connective tissues called fascia surround the muscles, bones, nerves, and organs of the body. Points of restriction in the fascia can place a great deal of pressure on nerves and muscles causing chronic pain. Myofascial release sessions employ long stretching strokes meant to balance tissue and muscle mechanics and improve joint range of motion in order to relieve pain.
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Relaxation massage is a smooth, gentle, flowing style that promotes general relaxation, relieves muscular tension, and improves circulation and movement range. Relaxation massages are provided at a depth that does not cause discomfort.
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Trigger Point Therapy is also known as Neuromuscular Massage. Trigger points are sore, painful spots—also called knots—found in muscles. These knots are sensitive and when pressure is applied, it can produce pain in a different part of your body. A trigger point massage helps work out those knots and reduce the pain associated with them. The objective of trigger point therapy is releasing or softening a muscle knot to reduce (or eliminate) the knot pain and associated pain. This release happens by applying various levels of pressure to muscle knots, and then stretching the affected areas through a complete range of motion.
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A prenatal massage is a full body massage with a few modifications with body positioning that can ensure the safety and comfort for both mother and baby.
Massage - 60 minutes
Our licensed massage therapists will craft a comprehensive treatment best suited to fit your wants and needs.
Massage - 90 minutes
Go deeper into the work with an added focus on breaking up impingements and adhesions and feel the long lasting effects of positive change throughout the body.
Integration - 20 minutes
During the session we examine day-to-day patterns and how they manifest in the physical body, develop techniques to address tension patterns, and align our actions with short term and long term goals and providing educational materials.
Adding an integration session to your booking is highly recommended.
Integration Packages - 5 sessions
During a 5 session package we will break down specific elements of massage and the parts of the mind and body they affect.
In each session we take a deeper look into the anatomical models being worked with while encouraging critical investigation of day to day patterns of living.
Pricing
60 Minute Massage
$100
90 Minute Massage
$150
60 Minute Massage + 20 Minute Integration Session
$120
90 Minute Massage + 20 Minute Integration Session
$170
5 Pack of 60 Minute Massages
$450
5 Pack of 90 Minute Massages
$650
Book a session
It’s quick and easy to book a massage and/or integration session at Resonance. Use the booking interface to select a service and a date.
We’ll be in touch with a confirmation with instructions on how to prepare for your session.
Our studio is located at 17 Kellogg Ave Amherst, MA on the 3rd floor.
Please indicate in the booking form if you are interested in a specific type of massage.
Resonant Curiousity:
Our Philosophy
If you’re looking to gain a deeper understanding of how tension manifests in the body and what actions you can take to reduce it, you’re in the right place. We are happy to direct your curiosity toward educational resources on daily practices to use to address stress and tension.
Encouraging self analysis through our bodywork sessions, we help our clients deepen their understanding of the relationship between mind and body.
Through analyzing patterns, we help our clients empower themselves to see with a wider scope how daily activities and habits of mind manifest in the body.
It our our belief that our best self acts from a relaxed and informed place. Our bodywork sessions aim to work together with the client to make this place accessible more often, and ultimately, always.
What is Mind Engaging Bodywork?
At Resonance, we craft a comprehensive treatment plan best suited to fit your needs.
We take pride in the fact that our clients demonstrate and report increased range of motion, improved performance in their sport, and an elevated feeling of overall well-being.
Our Team
Michael Shick L.M.T.
Mike is the founder of Resonance. He has been a practicing Licensed Massage Therapist for over 10 years. His practice is centered around Deep Tissue Massage, Sports Massage, Myofascial Release, Trigger Point Therapy and Neuro-Muscular Massage, Relaxation Massage, and Pre-Natal Massage.
Mike’s bodywork is an effective combination of deeper strokes with pinpoint pressure, while addressing myofascial restrictions with longer sustained strokes and stretching. He has a keen awareness of the need to look at an individuals pain from the perspective of their whole being. From a physical standpoint this is specifically addressed by looking into how soft tissue restrictions inhibit flow throughout the body and cause misalignments which can then lead to a myriad of pain responses.
Mike’s massage practice is further enhanced by his passion for yoga. An avid yoga practitioner himself, Mike is also a Certified RYT 200 Yoga Instructor. He enjoys sharing his depth of knowledge and love of yoga with his clients. By encouraging and teaching his clients practices that can be used daily to decrease stress on the soft tissues of the body, Mike aims to provide his clients with the tools they need to make lasting positive changes in their minds and bodies.
Visit
Resonance is a massage therapy office located in the heart of Amherst Center at 17 Kellogg Ave. We are directly behind the UU Meetinghouse and above Mexcalito restaurant.
Our office is conveniently located within walking distance of Amherst College and UMass Amherst and accessible by public transportation on the PVTA.
There is ample parking available in the metered spots next to the building and in adjacent center lots and on N Pleasant St.
We are on the third floor and unfortunately there is no elevator in the building so if stairs are an issue please contact us about in home alternatives.
If Spanish is your preferred language we are happy to conduct sessions en Español.
Hours
Mon: 9 AM - 2 PM
Tue: 9 AM – 2 PM
Wed: 9 AM - 7PM
Thur: 5 PM - 8PM
Fri: 9 AM - 2PM
Sat to Sun: by request
Phone
(781) 258-9864
Email
massageresonance17@gmail.com
