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Custom, Integrative Massage
Originally known as "Neo-Reichian Massage" developed by Wilhelm Reich in the early 1900's, this classic modality seeks to mindfully, gently dissolve negative body armoring that the client is carrying. The therapist works from the center of the body outward to the periphery, head to toe, general to specific, overlapping joints and corresponding body parts to create a feeling of integration of the body as a whole. Excellent for clients suffering from trauma and repetitive injuries that layer up and harden tissue.
Clothed Acupressure
I created this hybrid of Comfort Touch (R) and Japanese Zen Shiatsu to meet the special needs of clients who prefer not to undress using balanced pressure moving into the center of the limb or tissue belly. This triggers an oxytocin response within the brain, leading to feelings of calmness, bonding, and deep relaxation. Especially effective with populations given to agitation behaviors, skin conditions or extreme skin sensitivity where skin on skin contact is overwhelming or just not wanted. This is an excellent technique for young teens and the neurodivergent!
Manual Lymph Drainage
I have a special certification (CMLDT) in Vodder Technique Manual Lymph Drainage which is designed to increase the movement of lymph and interstitial fluid back to the cardiovascular system. It's a gentle modality focusing on the superficial lymph vessels. Clinically proven successful for the treatment of post-surgical, post-traumatic/injury edema, primary and secondary lymphedema, lipedema, fibromyalgia, Meniere's disease, tinnitus, migraine, whiplash, hematoma (bruising), fibrocystic breast disease, Lyme disease, post cosmetic surgery, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, scleroderma, complex regional pain syndrome, and calms the sympathetic nervous system for the treatment of anxiety disorders, and PTSD.
Hot Stone Therapy
Incomparable! Hot Stone Therapy is a style of massage using dry-heated stones as massage tools constantly moving on the body to deepen relaxation and promote circulation in the muscles. Often described as a "liquid heat" massage. 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 deeply relaxing, nurturing, and rejuvenating. If you feel super tight and no amount of pressure works for you, try hot stones!
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.
Swedish Massage
Classic Swedish Massage is a very therapeutic style of bodywork. It combines a lubricant with an array of strokes toward the heart 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.
Sports Massage
Sports Massage is a type of massage designed for highly active people who engage in athletics. Engaging in sports is harsh on the body and can often lead to injuries in both the short and long term. Sports Massage enhances performance and prolongs a sports career by helping to prevent injury, reduce pain and swelling in the body, relax the mind, increase flexibility, and dramatically improve recovery rates. Sports Massage is also highly effective in aiding the rapid recovery of an athlete from an injury by encouraging greater kinesthetic awareness and in turn promoting the body's natural immune function.
Cupping
A modern heatless form of ancient vacuum therapy used to soften tight muscles, tone attachments, loosen adhesions, and lift connective tissue, bringing hydration and blood flow to tissue. Also used in conjunction with Manual Lymph Drainage and body contouring for reduction of cellulite, spider veins, and wrinkles. Also used for post surgical scar tissue and cosmetic surgery after care. Facial cupping is done dynamically (moving) with no marks and supports collagen production within the skin and sculpts the face by moving excess lymph through the tissues.
Neuro-Myofascial Release
Neuro-Myofascial release is a form of soft tissue therapy intended to eliminate pain, increase range of motion, and rebalance the entire body. It does this by using massage techniques to stretch the fascia and release the bonds that exist between the fascia, muscles and bone. Fascia is the connective tissue that connects and covers all muscles, organs, and skeletal structures of the body in one continuous structure. The speed of this work is customized the individual client's tissue which this allows for increased blood circulation and relief from pain. The role of the nervous system cannot be overstated and it is through this "brain in the body" that all tissue change occurs.