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.
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.
Most of us hold our tension in our Neck & Shoulders. In just 30 minutes you can experience a release of tension in these areas and have time for the rest of your day.
Bamboo rods are heated to help release tension in tight muscles. Bamboo is a wonderful light yet durable wood that retains heat well. We heat short (6 inch) and long (12 inch) rods which are rolled on different parts of the body to maximize healing benefits in the needed areas. Muscles that are heated with the warm bamboo release tension and stress much more deeply and quickly than with a traditional hand massage. You almost feel as though the knots are being steam-rolled away. The rods also allow the practitioner to get a deeper effect than they might otherwise be able to with their own hands/arms/fingers. The overall experience is very relaxing, nurturing, and rejuvenating. If you prefer deeper work, than this might be for you!
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.
Reiki is a Japanese form of energy work that cleanses and balances the energy system in the body. As a result, the body's natural self-healing mechanisms strengthen, helping to establish optimum health. During a session, I work directly with your energy field to remove blockages, detoxify your system, and restore your vital life force energy. Reiki utilizes a gentle laying on of hands to conduct the necessary energy force between us. The benefits of Reiki range from the release of habitual mental/emotional stress to alleviating chronic pain.
Allow your body extra time on the table to relax and absorb the work. Relax peacefully on the table and be awoken by a bell, chime or rain stick of your choice.
Myofascial massage is a technique used to treat injuries and discomfort, reducing pain and increasing range of motion. Myofascial massage differs from other types of massage in that it targets the fascia - the membrane surrounding muscles - rather than the muscle itself. Since fascia completely encases every muscle in the body, imbalances in the fascia can have serious effects on your range of motion and comfort level. While other forms of massage can overlook the fascia, myofascial massage focuses specifically on releasing tension in this important membrane.
In this session, I am including Trigger Point, Neuromuscular, Deep Tissue work and various techniques to work out the adhesions in the tissue and relieve tension and pain.