Deep Tissue - Massage affecting the sublayer of musculature and fascia. Relieves chronic muscle pain, helps release toxins, focus on specific areas of tension and injury rehabilitation. This style of massage uses slow strokes and deep finger pressure.

Sports - Helps alleviate stress and tension in muscles due to physical activity. Also, prepares individual for peak performance by draining away fatigue, relieving swelling, reducing muscle tension, promoting flexibility and preventing injuries. Helps maintain good physical condition. (Eugene)

Swedish - Massage of the soft tissues of the body to increase circulation. Increases relaxation, range of motion, circulation and healing, relieving minor aches and pains. This style of massage uses kneading, rolling, vibrational, percussive and tapping movements.

Thai - Practiced in Thailand for over 2000 years, this massage is done on a mat on the floor with the recipient fully clothed. Comfortable clothing is recommended. It promotes flexibility, body-centered movement, and balanced energy. This style of massage combines firm pressure on energy points with muscle stretching.

Acupressure - An ancient healing art that uses gentle but firm pressure on key points to stimulate the body's natural self-curative abilities. Releases muscular tension and promotes circulation of blood and energy.

Orthopedic - Integrates diverse techniques such as trigger point therapy, deep transverse friction, myofascial approaches and muscle energy techniques to reduce soft tissue dysfunctions. Helps in dealing with aching back, stress, tension headaches, injury rehabilitation, pain management and range of motion.

Massage Therapists Madelein Schuster - a Connecticut licensed and nationally certified massage therapist. She is a teacher of massage at Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy (CCMT). Madelein's original massage training was through apprenticeship with Dr. H.J. Reilly (1976-1985). She went on to study at CCMT (1985-1987). Madelein has studied Thai Massage with Maxine Shapiro, Rick Haesche and Bernadette Della Bitta.

Pam Mason - a Connecticut licensed and nationally certified massage therapist. Pam graduated from the Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy. She has studied Reiki and Acupressure. Pam integrates energy work into Swedish massage along with deep tissue work.

Eugene Borshchenko - a Connecticut and New York licensed and nationally certified massage therapist. Eugene graduated from the clinical massage therapy program at the Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy in Westport.

Cancellation Policy Failure to give 24 hours notice for the cancellation of an appointment will result in being charged the full amount for the appointment. Individual exceptions may be made at the discretion of the practitioner, or in the event of an emergency or severe weather conditions. For More Information If you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment, contact Madelein Schuster at madyoung@sbcglobal.net or call 259-0882.