Services
SIGNATURE MASSAGE & BODYWORK
This is a poetic blend of various modalities designed to relieve your pain and tension, increase range of motion and improve quality of life. When the schedule permits, you may elect extended time whether it is to get a pesky trigger point worked out or just to get the pampering you deserve!
Acupressure
A form of energy healing that applies pressure to points on the body located on meridians, (the same points used by Acupuncturists but without the use of needles). There are fourteen meridian pathways through which chi flows throughout your body affecting the twelve systems that all play a part in your homeostasis or internal balance. An moderate degree of pressure is applied to these points by using thumbs, fingers or palms to clear up blockages and balance the energy flow. This simple and powerful technique has been shown to be very effective in treating headaches, backaches, and even insomnia.
Cranial Sacral Massage
A gentle yet powerful technique that manipulates the bones in the skull, neck and pelvis by encouraging movement of cerebrospinal fluid through the spine and around the skull. This modality effectively releases compression, pain, tension and mental stress. It is done fully clothed. During a session you may feel deeply relaxed or like you are falling asleep but conscious, you may recall certain memories or see colors. You may feel a sense of mild pulsations or numbing like pins and needles or even hot or cold sensations. This type of massage therapy provides a very soothing and relaxing healing experience.
Deep Tissue Massage
Deep Tissue Massage is a form of bodywork intended 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 soreness is often common after the treatment, and water intake should be increased to aid with the flushing and removal of toxins that are released during the session.
Energy Work
Energy work is based on the belief that everyone has a "life force", and that the body needs to sustain its balance for optimum health. Anytime you experience emotional or physical illness, it indicates that your life force has simply become unbalanced. I work directly with your energy field to restore balance and flow to your entire system. And once your energy field has been restored to full health, your body will follow.
Headache Massage
Combines repositioning techniques with Acupressure Reiki and Swedish massage. A hot facial towel scented with aromatic oils possessed with anti-inflammatory qualities, relaxes tense muscles and opens airways. Peppermint scalp massage relaxes tense cranial tissue. The hot towel is removed and Cold Stone Facial Massage follows lifting and firming the tissue, relieving your tension and calming your overactive mind. Manual manipulation of shoulders and arms help to relax distal tissue that is so often affected by headache pain. Headache massage addresses tissue in your head, face, neck, shoulders and arms effectively reducing headache and migraine pain as well as the number of episodes in between massage sessions.
Lymphatic Drainage
A very gentle and rhythmic manipulation of the lymph fluid that runs through the body directly under the skin layers. Your Lymphatic System is responsible for immune health and when blockages occur swelling or edema appears in the lymph nodes, usually visible in arms and legs. Manual Lymphatic Drainage relieves the swelling, reduces pressure and enhances immune system function. Manual Lymphatic Drainage is very useful as both a preventative and remedial technique and is gaining popularity in health care settings. I am a Certified Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapist (Vodder Technique).
Metameric Massage
An extremely powerful and complex, deep and beneficial treatment, in fact, a form of complete reflexology therapy. Metameric Massage is a specific technique that targets your body's metameres, which are bands related to nerve parts of the back – that cross the spine horizontally and are directly connected to the sympathetic nervous system through the spinal nerves. The theory behind Metameric massage is that we hold emotions in our physical tissue and develop certain complications and pathology related to areas that are affected by these pent up emotions. By manipulating the tissue in a specific way we can help release those emotions and heal compromised tissue restoring homeostasis.
Myofascial Massage
A form of soft tissue therapy intended to eliminate pain, increase range of motion and restore balance to the entire body. Fascia is the connective tissue made up of collageanous material that connects and surrounds muscles, organs, cells and skeletal structures providing protection and internal structure. Fascial imbalances can have serious effects on muscle health impeding range of motion and comfort levels. Direct myofascial release is sometimes known as deep tissue work. Indirect release applies light pressure and gently stretches the fascia; this allows for increased blood circulation and pain relief. Injuries to soft tissue do not show up on x-rays. While other forms of massage can overlook the fascia, this modality focuses specifically on releasing tension in this important membrane.
Pregnancy Massage
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.
Reiki/Energy Massage
A Japanese form of healing developed by Mikao Usui, that uses energy to balance the body and mind on a physical, mental, emotional and spiritual level. One of the oldest healing systems in use, Reiki (Rei=universal), (ki=life energy) is also one of the most versatile. Through specific hand placements, I work directly with your energy field to remove blockages, detoxify your system, and restore your vital life force energy. As a result, the body's natural self-healing mechanisms strengthen, helping to establish optimum health. I use deep breathing techniques to release excess energy and ask you to do the same. Reiki can be applied through a gentle flat handed touch to conduct the necessary energy force between us or through fingertips for more directed energy. For those that cannot tolerate any degree of pressure or prefer not to be touched Reiki can also be applied without making direct contact. The benefits of Reiki range from the release of habitual mental/emotional stress to alleviating chronic pain. Done fully clothed.
Reflexology
A type of bodywork dating back to the fourteenth century that focuses on applying pressure to the specific nerve zones in your feet, hands or ears that directly affect other parts of the body. Unlike other foot massages that intend to mostly relieve tension in the feet themselves, reflexology is a far more in-depth science that aims to harmonize your entire body. According to reflexology, every part of the human body is mapped into your feet. Reflexology treatments have been found to be highly effective for conditions such as allergies, headaches, and depression. Done fully clothed. Removal of socks is optional.
Scar Tissue Massage
Scars form as the result of injury, surgery, or repetitive motion. Damaged tissue heals with adhesions or scar tissue formation causing tension, reduces range or pain, rather than the formation of brand new tissue. Scar tissue massage helps break down those adhesions, releases fluids and toxins to help the tissue relax. When beginning scar tissue massage, less is more so beginning sessions may be shorter and more often, then increased in duration over time. Sometimes scar tissue reforms and sessions are conducted weekly until the body becomes conditioned to the process and reformation becomes diminished. Scar Tissue Massage may improve the appearance and health of scar tissue and spare you from other types of treatments that are painful and invasive such as injections or surgery.
Spontaneous Muscle Release SMRT
Spontaneous Muscle Release Technique, (SMRT) is a modality that pivots around effectuating positional release that interrupts pain signals in the body quickly and painlessly producing an incredibly calming effect on the nervous system and highly stimulating the lymphatic system. SMRT goes beyond muscle tissue addressing ligaments, tendons and fascia resetting points between muscle spindle cells and gogli tendon organs, releasing trigger points and muscle tissue painlessly as tho multiple modalities were being applied simultaneously.
Swedish Massage
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.
Trigger Point Therapy
A style of bodywork that focuses on stimulating and releasing "trigger points" in your body. This image of an actual trigger point demonstrates how they occur in muscle belly and pull on muscle fibers causing pain and tension in the area. These "knots" build up throughout life due to physical, mental, emotional or environmental stress. During a session, focused pressure is applied to the trigger point to release the tension and restore relief. Deep diaphragmatic breathing will help with the release process. Trigger Point Therapy can be quite painful at times, yet the effects are lasting and profoundly transformative.
SPECIALTY MASSAGE:
Specialty Massage utilizes tools to produce your desired results. Add your preferred Specialty Massage to your basic service at the time of scheduling so that tools are ready for your session.
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Chakra Balancing Massage
Chakra Balancing is a form of energy healing that focuses on channeling energy into the seven chakras. Chakras are energy control centers located all along the length of your body from the base of the spine to the crown of your head. They take in good energy and release bad energy. Chakra Balancing massage eases muscle tension, soothes the mind and helps to bring balance to the Chakra system.
Crystals Healing Massage
The belief behind crystal therapy is that individual stones have the ability to communicate with the energy flow of the human body and help to realign the energy channels that are interrupting the natural flow of the body and help it heal itself. Proponents of this technique believe that crystals act as conduits for healing — allowing positive, healing energy to flow in as negative, disease-causing energy flows out. The electromagnetic charge within each stone is said to offer various levels of healing vibrations as they work to remove blockages around the body and restore a natural flow of energy.
Hot Bamboo Massage
Promotes circulation, sensory nerve perception, and lymphatic drainage, and provides a deep sense of relaxation and well-being as well. It is believed that the bamboo stalks have a natural ability to stimulate the tissue and reduce the sluggishness by dissipating the heat resulting from an accumulation of toxins and poor circulation. Some of the feedback I have received after a Hot Bamboo Massage reflects a whole-body tingling or a warming sensation.
What is Hot/Cold Stone Massage?
Stone Massage is a style of massage where hot or cold stones are used to traced over muscles and tissue and are then placed at specific sites on your body to deepen relaxation and promote circulation. Hot stones release chronic pain, reduce stress and promote relaxation faster and more deeply than with traditional massage. Hot stones produce a sedative effect that can promote circulation and vasodilation (expand blood vessels), which encourages blood flow throughout the body. Cold stones reduce inflammation, slowing blood flow and encouraging vasoconstriction (constricts blood vessels). When combined, heat and cold encourages vasodilation and vasoconstriction creating a pumping effect, bringing blood to the area that encourages healing on a cellular level. The overall experience is very relaxing, nurturing, and rejuvenating. Increase your water intake after these treatments to help your body hydrate and flush toxins.
ADD ACCENTS:
Maximize your experience with the following accents designed to enhance relaxation on a deeper level.
Cold Stone Facial Massage
Stone Massage is a style of massage where hot or cold stones are used to traced over muscles and tissue and are then placed at specific sites on your body to deepen relaxation and promote circulation. Hot stones release chronic pain, reduce stress and promote relaxation faster and more deeply than with traditional massage. Hot stones produce a sedative effect that can promote circulation and vasodilation (expand blood vessels), which encourages blood flow throughout the body. Cold Stones reduce inflammation, slowing blood flow and encouraging vasoconstriction (constricts blood vessels). When combined, heat and cold encourages vasodilation and vasoconstriction creating a pumping effect, bringing blood to the area that encourages healing on a cellular level. The overall experience is very relaxing, nurturing, and rejuvenating. Increase your water intake after these treatments to help your body hydrate and flush toxins.
Foot Bath Detox
Foot Bath Detox allows you to sit back and relax, submerge your feet in the warming waters of the foot bath solution. The salts draw metals and toxins out of the body and replace vital Magnesium. The water may change in appearance depending upon the amount and type of toxic build up you may have. Whether you notice a distinct change in the water or not a Foot Bath Detox is very relaxing and an ideal follow up to any massage due to its detoxifying quality! (Adds 30 minutes).
Honey Massage
Honey Massage is the essence of hydration with its natural humectant quality. Honey is applied and spread by hand. The hands are then lifted and replaced repeatedly creating a lifting effect to the tissue. As the process progresses the honey thickens helping to maximize the lifting process. Once the honey begins to thin a hot towel is applied to open pours and remove any excess honey.
Sugar Scrub(Hands or Feet)
Sugar Scrub gently exfoliates the skin without the microscopic tears that salt can cause. Sugar scrubs are naturally hydrating, a natural source of glycolic acid that penetrates the skin and breaks down binding skin cells, promoting new cell growth for fresher, younger-looking skin and helps rejuvenate sun burned or aging skin. We top it off with some hot towel wraps, essential oils and a relaxing surface massage!
MASSAGE CLUSTERS
Massage Clusters are designed to make massage a more valuable element in your wellness routine. We offer discounted pricing when you purchase a cluster of 3 or a cluster of 6 Signature Massages for clients that wish to come in monthly or more often. Massage Clusters are paid for in advance and sessions may be transferred to any person you designate, whether family or friend. Specialties, Accents or Extended Time may be added to any massage within a cluster at regular price. Massage Clusters are transferrable but NOT refundable.