Joel Montoya

MAT 13547

Massage Therapist at

Dr. Brendan Krause DC,

Lahaina Massage and Chiropractor Office

845 Wainee St. Suite 211. 

(808) 276-4336

(808) 669-8029

About Joel

              The Hawaiian Treatment

Deep Tissue Massage

Deep tissue massage therapy is similar to Swedish massage, but the deeper pressure is beneficial in releasing chronic muscle tension. The focus is on the deepest layers of muscle tissue, tendons, and fascia (the protective layer surrounding muscles, bones, and joints).

It's used to break up scar tissue and physically break down muscle "knots" or adhesions (bands of painful, rigid tissue) that can disrupt circulation and cause pain, limited range of motion, and inflammation.

Reflexology Massage

 Reflexology, also known as zone therapy, is an alternative medicine involving the application of pressure to the feet and hands with specific thumb, finger, and hand techniques without the use of oil or lotion. It is based on a pseudoscientific system of zones and reflex areas that purportedly reflect an image of the body on the feet and hands, with the premise that such work affects a physical change to the body.

"Reflexology is gentle manipulation or pressing on certain parts of the foot to produce an effect elsewhere in the body." 

Swedish Massage

The Swedish massage techniques vary from light to vigorous. Swedish massage uses 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, joint stiffness, and improving function in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee over a period of eight weeks.

Lymphatic Massage

 Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) is a type of massage based on preliminary evidence which is hypothesized to encourage the natural drainage of the lymph, which carries waste products away from the tissues back toward the heart. The lymph system depends on intrinsic contractions of the smooth muscle cells in the walls of lymph vessels (peristalsis) and the movement of skeletal muscles to propel lymph through the vessels to lymph nodes and then to the lymph ducts which return lymph to the cardiovascular system.  

Lomilomi Massage

Lomilomi practitioners use the palms, forearms, fingers, knuckles, elbows, knees, feet, even sticks, and stones. It may be performed with or without emollient. Lomilomi practices varied by family, Ahupuaʻa (traditional region), and island.

Traditionally in ancient Hawaii lomilomi was practiced as:

1. As a healing practice of native healers -- kahuna lāʻau lapaʻau (healers) and kahuna hāhā (diagnosticians)

2. As a luxury and an aid to digestion, especially by the ruling chiefs (aliʻi)

Thai Massage

Traditional Thai massage uses no oils or lotions. The recipient remains clothed during a treatment. There is constant body contact between the giver and receiver, but rather than rubbing on muscles, the body is compressed, pulled, stretched, and rocked.

The recipient wears loose, comfortable clothing, and lies on a mat, massage table, or firm mattress on the floor. 

Sports Massage

Sports massage therapy is geared toward athletes of every kind, from world-class professionals to weekend joggers. The particulars of the sports massage technique are specific to the athlete's sport of choice. Focusing on areas of the body that are overused and stressed from repetitive and often aggressive movements.

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