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.
Hot Stone Therapy is a style of massage where heated stones are placed at specific sites on your body to deepen relaxation and promote circulation in your muscles. Muscles that are heated with these stones release tension and stress much more deeply and quickly than with a traditional massage. The overall experience is very relaxing, nurturing, and rejuvenating.
Reflexology is a type of bodywork that focuses on applying pressure to the specific nerve zones in your feet. 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.
Breathwork is a powerful, safe, and gentle technique that will allow you to release stress from your body and increase energy. A breathwork session involves a consultation followed by an hour of connected breathing. In consultation you will have time to discuss where you are in your life mentally and emotionally with the goal being to assist you in moving forward with resolving current issues. I am a professionally trained breathwork facilitator who will guide and support you through emotional releases, thoughts, memories, and physical sensations that may arise during the session. I highly recommend breathwork sessions for anyone experiencing longstanding emotional, mental, or physical roadblocks in life that seem insurmountable. I have witnessed and experienced tremendous healing of long-standing issues with this powerful healing modality. I studied with the founders of Western breathwork, Leonard Orr and Sandra Ray.
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.
Chair massage is a popular way of relieving stress and releasing tension right in your home or workplace. You receive your massage in a specialized ergonomic chair which I bring to your location. In addition to the usual health benefits of massage, another benefit of chair massage is that it is done over the clothing. With seated massage, you can avoid the discomfort and awkwardness that you may feel in disrobing for a traditional massage. Also, chair massage sessions are usually shorter than traditional massage, making it convenient enough to fit into your busy schedule.
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.
Cupping is an excellent therapy for alleviating congestion in the fascia surrounding the muscle. During cupping, a suction cup is placed over muscle fibers that are hypertensive. Cupping helps to break up stagnation; thus alleviating pain and increasing blood flow and circulation of vital nutrients to the muscle tissue.
Sinus Massage is a powerful and effective modality that calms the sinus cavities using proven Manual Lymphatic Drainage techniques. This session would is an excellent adjunct to any therapy session for people with sinusitis or any other excess mucus conditions. The natural drainage mechanism of the lymph system is stimulated to clear the nasal passageways and to increase blood circulation to the sinuses for the purpose of optimizing sinus function throughout the day. Congestion and sinus pressure in the head is decreased with this modality to effectively releive headache and pain.
Bamboo massage incorporates heated bamboo sticks which allows for deeper penetration into the muscle tissue and fascia while also facilitating a relaxation response for the whole body. This is a wonderful technique for clients with active lifestyles who may have very tight and sore muscles from heavy workouts.