Swedish Massage is a very relaxing and therapeutic style of bodywork.
It combines oils or lotion with an array of strokes such as rolling, kneading, and percussion to help the body improve its circulation.
The benefits of this type of bodywork are wide-ranging and include relief from aches and pains, decreased stress levels in the body, enhanced mental clarity, improved appearance, and greater flexibility.
CranioSacral Therapy is a gentle yet powerful technique that is effective in releasing neck pain, back pain, and mental stress (among other things).
It does this by optimizing the movement of cerebrospinal fluid through the spine and around the skull.
Developed by physician William Sutherland, this therapy provides a very soothing and relaxing healing experience.
Light touch, client may be fully Clothed. CranioSacral Therapy id safe for Cancer patients undergoing Treatment.
Deep Tissue Massage is a form of bodywork that aims to relieve tension in the deeper layers of tissue in the body.
Deep Tissue Massage is a highly effective method for releasing chronic stress areas due to misalignment, repetitive motions, and past lingering injuries.
Due to the nature of the deep tissue work, open communication during the session is crucial to make sure you don't get too uncomfortable.
Keep in mind that plenty of water should be ingested to aid with the flushing and removal of toxins that will have been released from the deep tissue during the session.
Energy work is based on the belief that everyone has a "electro-magnetic pulses", and that the body needs to sustain its balance for optimum health.
Anytime you experience emotional or physical illness, it indicates that your electro-magnetic pulses have simply become unbalanced or blocked.
I work directly with your energy to restore balance and flow to your entire system, and once your energy field has been restored to full health, your body will follow.
This modality is light touch and the client may be fully clothed.
Geriatric massage is a form of massage designed to meet the specific needs of the elderly.
It helps to improve blood circulation, relieve pain, and also increase range of motion.
If you are elderly, geriatric massage can help you maintain and improve your overall health, as well as regain certain physical functions that have been reduced due to aging.
In addition, since the elderly don't typically receive enough physical touch, this massage can also help alleviate symptoms of loneliness or depression.
This modality touch ranges from non-touch to deep touch. Client may be fully clothed without the use of oils at the clients request.
Jin Shin Jyutsu is a disarmingly simple system of acupressure.
It lays out a set of 26 "points" along the major energy pathways of your body.
If one of your pathways becomes blocked, this creates stagnation in your energy field and leads to illness or discomfort.
I use my hands to gently release any blockages in your energy pathways, and restore balance to your entire system.
The whole experience is very relaxing, nurturing and therapeutic.
This modality is light touch and the client can be fully clothed.
Lymphatic Drainage Therapy aims to gently and rhythmically move the lymph through the body, especially swollen areas of the body, relieving pressure and enhancing the functioning of the immune system.
As both a preventative and remedial technique, LD can be used for a wide range of purposes including faster recovery from injury, reduction of swelling and discomfort from pregnancy, and strengthened resistance to illness.
After care is especially important after this modality. increase water drinking and warm epsom salt bath.
Movement education uses a custom-tailored approach to improving your body awareness and movement skills.
Combining problem-solving, guided-discovery, and exploratory methods, this practice inevitably leads to a stronger connection between the mind and body, creating a more natural and graceful experience of movement and interaction with other people.
I use my knowledge of Pathology and proper body mechanics to design specific stretches and exercises to improve balance and recovery from trauma/ injury.
Neuromuscular therapy is a system of massage techniques that were developed in the 1930's by Dr. Stanley Lief in England.
It uses a holistic approach towards healing, emphasizing and stimulating the body's natural ability to heal itself.
Neuromuscular therapy also enhances the function of joints and muscles, and accelerates the overall healing process by facilitating the release of endorphins.
Pregnancy Massage is a style of bodywork designed specifically for pregnant women.
Pregnancy is a time when a woman's body endures tremendous stress due to dramatic physical and emotional changes.
Using various techniques specially developed for the expecting mother, Pregnancy Massage helps release the pain and discomfort experienced throughout pregnancy.
The benefits are profound, including emotional support, the relief of joint pain due to extra weight and postural imbalance, and improved breathing and relaxation.
Your body stores stress in specific areas called pressure points.
Pressure points are small painful pockets of energy that are located along a nerve pathway in your body.
These pressure points actually block the nerve energy from flowing through your body, causing a variety of discomforts and illnesses.
In our session, I apply pressure to these specific points and dissolve them, releasing any blockages and restoring your nerve pathways to optimal health and function.
Thai massage is more energizing and rigorous than most other forms of massage therapy.
It's also called Thai Yoga massage, because I use my hands, knees, legs, and feet to move you into a series of yoga-like postures and stretches.
My clients say Thai massage is like doing yoga without doing any of the work.
No oil is applied, so you are fully dressed during the session.
A single Thai massage session will help you release stress and relieve pain, and help you function more effectively at work and home.
Body/Mind Integration is therapy that helps you find answers to your body's complaints and dis-ease or imbalances.
Gentle and patient work dealing with memories, holding patterns, pains and somatics.
This is an effective Modality in working with trauma and stress manifested in the body/mind.
This modality can be done fully clothed and touch can range from non-touch to deep tissue blends.