Massage

VALENTINES DAY IS COMING! Buy One 60 or 90 minute Massage, receive the second one at 50% OFF!

Take this opportunity to give your Valentine the personal gift of massage. He or She will Thank You! Call the ZUM desk to purchase a massage today. Limited to one offer per person. This offer is valid until February 14th at 10pm. Sessions must be completed by 5/1/12.

Sports Massage - The Athlete’s Edge

All athletes look for an edge that can help them train more effectively, perform better or overcome injuries quickly. Over the long-term, sports massage can give you this edge. Sports massage is more specific and typically deeper than Swedish Massage, with the focus on the muscle groups you use most.

Whether you are training for a marathon, enjoying your favorite sports, or keeping up your weekly gym routine, sports massage is can help improve flexibility, prevent injuries and treat conditions such as tendinitis, planter fasciitis, strains, and more.

“Massage is an important part of the recovery process from exercise. The knowledge and expertise at ZUM is top notch. I have personally worked with Colleen and Judy for many years, and they are both very professional. I receive massage once a week after a heavy week of training and racing. It definitely helped me recover and feel refreshed and ready to go for each upcoming week. I am looking forward to more massage in the near future.” — Mike Hone, Cat. 1 cyclist, President of Kryki Sports Cycling Team

How training and massage affect your body

After hard training or an athletic event, muscles become constricted and shortened. Very small tears occur in muscle fibers which can lead to swelling and forming of adhesions. Without proper rest, stretching or massage, muscles can become increasingly fatigued, contracted and inflexible.

During sports massage, muscle tissue is stretched and broadened which improves flexibility. Also, blood circulation is stimulated which more effectively brings nutrients to the muscle tissues and carries waste away. This helps muscles recover faster and more completely which boosts the healing process.