Massage Care at Sunu
SuNu Wellness Center takes great pride in the ability of our massage therapists to bring about healing and change. Our team is extremely knowledgeable in regards to the human body and brings a diverse set of skills to the table, such as Swedish/Deep tissue, Shiatsu, Neuromuscular therapy, Myofascial release, Reflexology, Prenatal Massage, Craniosacral, Cupping and more.
When you call SuNu to schedule with one of our therapists, we will do our best to not only fit your schedule but to find the therapist who can best help you reach your own personal health and healing goals. Let this mark the end of your search for the perfect therapist because now you have a whole team at your disposal. We hope this marks the beginning of greater health and vitality!
Offering 60 and 90 minute massage appointments. Also, ask about our discounted prepaid packages.
Massage and Energy Work Therapies offered at Sunu
Swedish/Deep Tissue Massage
The most widely recognized and commonly used category of massage is the Swedish massage. Swedish massage techniques vary from light to vigorous and use five styles of strokes. The five basic strokes are effleurage (sliding or gliding), petrissage (kneading), tapotement (rhythmic tapping), friction (cross fiber or with the fibers) and vibration/shaking. Swedish massage has shown to be helpful in reducing pain and joint stiffness, relieving symptoms of osteoarthritis, and reducing stress.
To receive Swedish/Deep Tissue massage at Sunu, book a massage appointment with June Blume , Tichelle Scott , Jennifer Poehland Tanya Paulson or Tara Kyriss at our Minnetonka location, or and Megan Hurley at our Linden Hills location.
Myofascial Release
Myofascial Release is a safe and very effective hands-on technique that involves applying gentle sustained pressure into the Myofascial connective tissue restrictions to eliminate pain and restore motion. Trauma, inflammatory responses, and/or surgical procedures create Myofascial restrictions that can produce pressure of approximately 2,000 pounds per square inch on pain sensitive structures that do not show up in many of the standard tests (x-rays, CAT scans, etc.)
To receive Myofascial Release therapy at SuNu, book with Tanya Paulson or Tara Kyriss at our Minnetonka location, or Megan Hurley at our Linden Hills location.
Neuromuscular/Trigger Point Massage Therapy (NMT)
Neuromuscular therapy is a specialized form of deep tissue massage in which digital pressure and friction are used to release areas of strain in the muscle. These areas of strain are called tender or trigger points and are the cause of muscular pain symptoms. Trigger points are areas of hypersensitivity in a muscle caused by overstrain. These are small areas of the muscle in which there is a contracture of muscular tissue (think of a tiny snag in a knit sweater). Blood and nutrients are lacking in that part of the muscle and therefore the muscle spindle is unable to relax. Trigger points cause pain, fatigue and weakness in the muscle.
To receive Neuromusclar/Trigger Point Massage Therapy at Sunu, book an appointment with Megan Hurley at our Linden Hills location, or Tanya Paulson or Tara Kyriss at our Minnetonka location.
Pre-Natal and Post-Partum Massage
Pre-Natal and post-partum massage therapy is similar to regular massage therapy but it is customized to the needs of pregnant women and their changing bodies. Trained prenatal massage therapists knows where a pregnant women’s likely sore and swollen spots will be and may be able to provide some relief and also know which techniques and areas to avoid. Several of SuNu’s skilled massage therapists are trained in pre-natal massage and can provide a customized pre-natal or post-partum massage experience.
To receive Pre-Natal or Post-Partum Massage at Sunu, book a massage appointment with Katie Hanlon, Tanya Paulson or Tara Kyriss at our Minnetonka location, or Megan Hurley at Linden Hills.