Massage Therapy - Courts Plus Fitness Center - Fargo, ND

About our Massage Therapists

Rachelle Reile is a Nationally Certified Massage Therapist and a member of ABMP. She graduated from International Professional School of Bodywork in San Diego, California. She has completed over 1000 hours of the HHP (Holistic Health Practitioner) program which include Massage Therapist Certificate. She practices Swedish, Deep Tissue and Sports massage.

While in San Diego she worked at Massage Envy, Elite Salon and Spa, Well-Heeled Spa and interned at the Taoist Sanctuary.

Type of Massage

Swedish massage is the most commonly offered and best known type of massage. It is a firm but gentle pressure to improve the circulation, ease muscle aches and tension, improve flexibility and creates relaxation. She uses oil or lotion to facilitate making long, smooth strokes over the body.

Deep tissue massage is a type of massage therapy that focuses on the deeper layers of muscles and connective tissue. It is especially helpful for chronically tense and contracted areas such as stiff necks, low back tightness, and sore shoulders. The movement is slower and the pressure is deeper and concentrated on areas of tension and pain.

Sports massage is designed to help athletes prepare their bodies for optimal performance, recover after a big event, or function well during training. A sports massage is a good choice if you have a specific problem -- a tender knee from running, for instance. She will focus on the problem area. Sports massage is a type of Swedish massage that stimulates circulation of blood and lymph fluids. Some sports massage movements use trigger point therapy to break down adhesions (knots in the muscles) and increase range of motion.

All massages are done with the client covered by a sheet, a technique called "draping". One part of the body uncovered, massaged, and then covered up before moving on to another part of the body.