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.
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 soreness is pretty common after the treatment, and 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.
Myofascial release is a form of soft tissue therapy intended to reduce and sometimes 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 bones. Fascia is the connective tissue that connects and covers all muscles, organs, and skeletal structures of the body. 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 reduction/relief from pain.
Oncology Massage is a special type of massage developed specifically for cancer patients. Cancer patients have unique needs which must be addressed to make sure that a massage is beneficial to their health. I focus my attention on creating a gentle, nurturing environment for you to relax into.
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.
Stretching is a a physical exercise that involves flexing and expanding a muscle or tendon for improving your flexibility, range-of-motion, mobility and overall well-being. As you probably already know, stretching your muscles not only reduces your chance of injury, but also strengthens your muscles and tendons and improves your circulation.
Rapid Tension Relief (RTR) is a massage technique that uses percussion technology to relieve muscle tension and minor aches and pains. RTR can help relieve muscle soreness, improve circulation, and speed up warmup and recovery time.
How it works: A licensed massage therapist uses a Hypervolt device to deliver rapid percussion massage to targeted areas. The Hypervolt device has multiple head attachments and speed settings.
When to get it: RTR can be added as a 10-minute enhancement to a massage or stretch session, or it can be a stand-alone 30-minute service.
Enhanced Muscle Therapy can help soothe overworked muscles in hands, arms, legs, feet, back, and neck using warming and cooling therapies to your session. The warming and cooling therapies help relieve the everyday discomfort from tension caused by excessive physical work or activities.
EMT can be added as a 10-minute enhancement to a massage session, or it can be a stand-alone 30-minute service just to target problem areas of focus.
CBD cream enhancements, containing plant-based extracts like CBD, jojoba seed oil, shea butter, and cottonseed oil, is said to have health benefits like reducing pain and inflammation. The cream is designed to hydrate, nourish, and soften the skin.
CBD Enhancement added with massage to area of focus.
Added to a massage session, treatment includes a sugar scrub and body butter to soothe and soften the skin on your hands and/or feet.
The hair and scalp treatment, added on to a massage session, contains 18 amino acids that act as protein building blocks, helping to nourish damaged hair. Additionally 12 vitamins, 42 trace elements and minerals enhance the hairs shine and luster. The serum locks in and restores necessary moisture to the hair, making the hair surface smooth. It also helps protect against further damage caused by heat styling and environmental factors.
Trigger Point Therapy is a style of bodywork that focuses on stimulating and releasing “trigger points” in your body. Trigger points are tender areas of tension similar to acupressure points, except they occur in the belly of the muscle rather than along the energy pathways of the body. These “knots” are built up throughout a person's life due to physical, mental, and/or emotional stress. During a session, focused pressure is applied through a variety of techniques order to release your trigger points. This process can be quite painful at times, yet the effects are lasting and profoundly transformative.
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.
Cupping is a style of massage where chinese cups are incorporated with traditional massage techniques to help you relax more deeply and provide remarkable results in debilitating and stubborn cases. The suction creates a negative pressure which helps break up any adhesions and bring fresh blood to the area for healing and pain relief. Cupping can leave a temporary, non-painful mark that may last a week or two.
Added into a traditional Swedish Massage
KT taping, or kinesiology taping, is a therapeutic technique that uses an elastic tape to help with pain, swelling, and inflammation. KT tape is a thin, flexible, cotton tape with an acrylic adhesive. It’s designed to be non-restrictive and allow for a full range of motion. The tape lifts the skin from the tissues below, which increases blood flow and can help with pain relief and swelling.
Added to the end of a massage therapy session or a 10-minute stand alone service, just to receive taping.
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.
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.