• Swedish Massage
Swedish Massage consists of superficial hand strokes throughout the body. Work is performed toward the heart to aid in the circulation of blood and lymph fluid. This type of massage has been determined through research to reduce stress, alleviate pain, increase attentiveness, assist in overcoming addictions, diminish premenstrual symptoms, reduce the number of headache days in migraine headaches, lower blood pressure and to increase job performance just to name a few. After a session, you will feel relaxed and renewed.
• Deep Tissue Massage
Deep Tissue Massage consists of deeper work on specific muscles and groups of muscles to reduce tension that sometimes leads to headaches, elevated shoulders and lower back pain and other discomforts and offset alignment in the body. During a session of Deep Tissue Massage, the areas of the body that either you inform me of or are found to be tight during palpation are warmed up using gentler strokes then slower and deeper strokes. This work is not performed to a high level of discomfort but to a level of what can be described of as sweet discomfort. Communication between you and I will be kept up so that the work is performed in such a way that you leave each session feeling deep relaxation and relief from the pain that can become almost normal to experience in your every day life.
• Myofascial Release
Myofascial release consists of very slow strokes to the fascia throughout the body. Fascia is the glue that keeps our bodies together. It connects the skin to the muscles, the muscles to the tendons and the tendons to the bones. Fascia is the most abundant tissue in the body. When fascia becomes tight in certain areas of the body, you may notice very limited movement in the skin or what can sometimes be construed as tightness in the muscles. In addition, due to tightness to the fascia, bones or joints may even move out of alignment causing tension around nerves and may even cause you to move with limitations. During a Myofascial Release session you will experience a feeling of release to those tight areas. Occasionally you may feel a gentle pulling sensation inches or even feet away from where the work is being performed. You will leave the session feeling more relaxed and with more freedom in the movement of your body.
Integrated Soft Tissue Therapy
ISTT Combines all of these techniques, including Trigger Point Therapy, and is what I practice most often on those who have areas of pain.
Asian Bodywork
Shosin Shiatsu is a combined Asian Bodywork. Shosin combines Zen Shiatsu, Thai massage and accupressure to create a relaxing modality. What you should expect while in a Shosin Shiatsu session is to recieve passive stretching, activation of tsubos and the freedom of meridians. The energy will begin to move throughout your body in an unhindered way after a session. When experienceing this modality there will be a since of relaxation and release of tension. This is a great modality for those who are compressed by sitting all day at a computer or for those putting up fences or those who are in athletic training. It is also great for those who have had injuries or simply just want to enjoy some relaxation. It is not uncommon after a session to feel light headed and sleepy. This will pass as you become more grounded and aware. In preparation for a session please wear clothes that are not restrictive (this includes tight jeans and skirts). You will be fully clothed during a session. This modality is also done on the floor. I will be using my hands, elbows, forearms, feet and knees in every session. If you have any restriction in your range of motion, or previous injuries this needs to be discussed with me prior to the start of the session.