We’ll start by observing how you move, how you breathe, and what’s on your mind. Our massage therapists understand that there are many factors affecting how your body feels, and they’ll customize a healing massage with a set of techniques appropriate to meet you where you’re at. You will be undressed and covered, with a session lasting from half an hour to two and a half hours, for one person or for two, with or without oil, as desired. While we do offer walk-in massage, we appreciate your reservation. We can provide a translator with advance notice.
A typical massage session at MED*UM involves elements of the following styles. We are happy to honor your requests, or you’re welcome to just let the massage therapist work his or her magic.
Our massage therapists know how to get in deep, applying firm yet appropriate pressure to get out those deep knots. A deep tissue massage technique is great to release shoulders and hips that have been carrying a load for months. You’ll benefit from increased circulation in the muscles and softening of myofascia and connective tissue. It’s great for muscle recovery.
Lymphatic drainage massage is a light technique designed to stimulate the flow of lymph, which helps to remove the buildup of toxins released by your cells during natural life processes. Light pressure is used to encourage the flow of lymph through ducts without stimulating the muscles, which generally require more pressure during massage. The technique, also known as a lymph drainage massage or just lymph massage, leaves most people feeling lighter and fresher.
Couples massage is for two persons, with a therapist performing body work on each. It’s a great way to heal your body, deepen a relationship, or just be more efficient with your time in the downtown historic center of Oaxaca.
With the four hands massage, you’ll have two therapists working on you at once. It’s a great way to cover more ground, working out all those little tight spots that one therapist just might not have time to get to alone. Moreover, you’ll be in the energy field of a team of experienced experts whose mission is dedicated to supporting your wellbeing.
Cranial massage, or craniosacral massage, is a gentle technique. It’s based on stimulating pressure points on the body that control the flow of fluids. It’s considered to be an “indirect” technique in Mexico, as the therapist’s gentle touch guides water through your body. The effect is a gentle yet incredibly deep massage from within, as your own fluid pressure is used to stimulate internal structures that just cannot be reached directly by a therapist’s hands.
TMJ massage refers to techniques used to reduce jaw tension, which may be complicated by teeth grinding or facial tension. Your therapist will detail all those little tight points around the jaw itself. Additionally, we’ll work on parts lower in the body — the neck, shoulders, hips, or even legs — that contribute to jaw tension. The idea is to get to the root of the issue, including helping you understand how emotional and mental patterns affect jaw tension.
The rejuvenating massage is for those that just want to experience more energy and vitality, as opposed to work with a specific physical issue. Our therapists will assess, identify and work to release limitations in your body to free up your vibrant self.
One interesting ancestral technique very specific to Oaxaca that we like to apply to rejuvenate the body is an energetic cleaning using an egg, known as a limpia de huevo. Here in Oaxaca, you can probably get a story out of almost any older local about his or her grandmother applying the limpia de huevo technique. It’s widely regarded in the local tradition to rejuvenate and revitalize a person lacking any medical condition yet obviously suffering from low energy or reduced anima.
Massage for back pain can be an important aspect of getting resolution for a tight or injured back. We will help to soften up the muscles around sore or injured body parts, increasing flexibility and circulation which allow healing to happen naturally. In addition to pressure, a variety of stretching, heating, relaxation, or other therapeutic massage techniques may be used to promote a more comfortable body.
The MED*UM massage center staff is a small team of highly motivated and diverse therapists. We love helping others to achieve their health and spiritual goals. The therapists are all professionally trained and licensed, and additionally draw from a variety of ancestral techniques learned from their families. We’re serious about your wellbeing, and we like to have a fun time in the Oaxaca city center — or just hang out at the massage center to enjoy a laugh when we’re not helping others.
Our massage therapists are trained professionals, each with a unique skill set. Feel free to call us to discuss what type of massage you desire, and we’ll match you up with an appropriate therapist.
We offer prenatal massage, also called maternity massage, for expecting mothers and postnatal massage for new mothers. Special techniques are used during and after pregnancy to provide support to women during these moments of intense physical transformation that are necessary to bring a beautiful new life into this amazing world. We’re trained to support women during or shortly after pregnancy.