Massage Therapy

Bruni Baloga ia a licensed massage therapist currently practicing in the Hudson Valley and Connecticut.  

Bruni's approach is personal with a treatment based on your individual needs. Results are improved by educating and discussing the varying approaches to healing through the nurturing powers of touch.  

  • Graduate of the clinical program at the Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy
  • Licensed Massage Therapist in New York and Connecticut
  • Nationally certified
  • Member of the American Massage Therapy Association

Bruni Baloga

By appointment only 845-235-6313 | bruni_baloga@msn.com
To avoid unnessary fees please give a 24 hour cancellation notice.

 

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“Our bodies communicate to us clearly and specifically, if we are willing to listen” - Shaki Gawan

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Deep Tissues Massage               
This massage uses deep, deliberate strokes and compression to separate and lengthen muscle fibers throughout the body to relieve pain and release tight muscles. Working to enhance alignment of posture and restoring proper range of motion, this massage is highly recommended for active individuals who require therapeutic treatments on specific muscle groups.    
The effects of massage will vary due to techniques used by the therapist and the responsiveness of the client. This list has the most common effects.

Pre-natal Massage
A wonderful way to relax, increase your energy and relieve discomfort during pregnancy. The touch of massage can help the mother to address all her physical changes in a positive fashion. Massage eases all these pains and discomfort which occur during pregnancy. 

Focus Massage                                           
The effects of stress on the body can be extremely detrimental. When a muscle is stressed, circulation is reduced and both oxygen and nutrients are blocked. This focus massage for your back, neck and shoulder area will reduce stress and help to promote relaxation for the mind, body and soul. 

Therapeutic Massage                 
Inspired by Swedish massage techniques, this classic full-body massage uses light to moderate pressure combinations of both long and kneading strokes. This popular massage promises to soothe aching muscles and relieve stress and tension. 

Swedish Massage / Aromatherapy
Carefully selected essential oil blends are chosen from aromatherapy bar for their ability to nourish and hydrate the skin. By combining your personalized blend of healing essential oils with a therapeutic massage technique, tension and stress simply melt away. Proven to help with migraines, sinus pain, fatigue, relaxation and low energy.

Sport Massage
Perfect for the weekend or dedicated athlete, this massage combines the soothing strokes of Swedish massage with firm pressure, compression and light stretching to promote muscle recovery, enhance flexibility and improve circulation. 

Reflexology

Reflexology is the physical act of applying pressure to the feet and hand with specific thumb, finger and hand techniques without the use of oil or lotion. it is based on a system of zones and reflex areas that reflect an image of the body on the feet and hands with a premise that such work effects a physical change to the body. 

The effects of massage will vary due to techniques used by the therapist and the responsiveness of the client. 

Here are the the most common benefits of massage therapy . . .

General relaxation, and therefore, all the many health benefits associated with stress reduction.

Pain management / relief

Reduction in muscle tension

Increase in range of motion

Temporary increase in local circulation

Temporary increase in lymphatic flow

Temporary reduction in spasticity

Sensory stimulation

Assist in formation of mobile scar tissue in recent (less than one year) injury

Decrease in recovery time after injury (depending on the particular injury and the role that stress and muscle tension, etc., play in it)

Increase in body awareness and efficiency in movement

Increase in athletic performance

Provides safe touch (and all the many benefits associated with this-including healing of old trauma/abuse)

Provides healthy psychosocial contact, reducing isolation

Provides emotional nourishment, and a safe “container” to let go in

Helps the person come into touch with deeper emotional issues

Assists sleep (and all the many benefits associated with that)

Can be a reward for exercise

Provides an avenue for self-care