Modalities Offered

Modalities

With a thorough health history intake, postural assessment and Orthopedic testing if needed,
I am able to strategize and offer a session that you can appreciate and benefit from.
Sessions can be very productive by combining techniques together. All of the following types of massage have been practiced and taught.

Clients can keep clothing on if they prefer and still benefit from Trigger Point therapy, Shiatsu, Sports Massage, Thai, Reflexology, Stretching and Energy work.

Pre and Postnatal Massage

Any and all techniques can be used to support our Mamas-to-be and our new Mamas! There are certain"forbidden" points/areas of the body that your therapist will be sure to avoid. Side-lying position may be the most comfortable for you. Help us help you de-stress and feel most comfortable in your "shared" beautiful body. Massage can also be very supportive in the first few months of being a mom, as we tend to roll our shoulders in and hunch our backs in order to carry and/or feed our babies!

Trigger Point Therapy Using the Trigger Point "map" created by Janet Travell and others, we will find where the source of your pain may be coming from. Trigger Points in one area of our body may produce pain in other parts nearby. Each muscle can harbor trigger points, which are sections of dense and contracted muscle tissue that restrict movement, refer pain, and create dysfunction in the muscle. Elbows, knuckles and forearms may be used to find that sweet spot. This can be experienced with clothing on or off, while being draped, and incorporated with other modalities.

Shiatsu and Acupressure

Traditional Chinese Medicine teaches us that there are Meridians throughout the body that correlate with our organs and our physiological systems. Acupressure addresses Psubo Points along these Meridians to help ease tension and bring Qi/Energy to that area of the body and that system. Shiatsu is originally from Japan and incorporates the Meridians with stretches and energizing techniques for the whole body. This is done clothing on, or can be incorporated with other modalities. Be ready to feel relaxed and energized at the same time with this incredible style.

Cranial Sacral Balancing

The Cerebrospinal Fluid flows in and around your brain and spinal cord to help cushion them from injury and provide nutrients. With Cranial Sacral Balancing, we address that fluid and encourage it to flow. This is a gentle massage that includes holds at the head, down the spine, and at the sacrum. Breathwork is encouraged, and a deep relaxation allows bones to shift as needed to increase fluid movement. This can support the healing from trauma caused from both internal and external forces.

Foot Reflexology

Ancient medicine teaches us that a map of our body can be found in entirety on our feet (and hands and ears too)! Your right foot reflects the right side of your body and the left foot, the left side. Through a relaxing technique, your therapist will explore your feet and notice if there may be any blockages/dysfunction that may be associated with your organs or your skeletal system. An energizing style of thumbwork, fingerwork, and other techniques are applied to the ankle and feet to improve health and stimulate your systems.

Energy Work/ Chakra Alignment

There are seven chakras, or energy wheels aligned and spinning in the center of our bodies. Each chakra is associated with a type of hormone in our body, as well as ailments that may form in our bodies, colors, frequencies, musical notes, etc. In a truly holistic approach to healing, your therapist will use a pendulum to discover which chakras are spinning in a positive way or which may be signaling to us that dysfunction may be present. Light holds of the body and other energy techniques are used to move stuck energy and create movement in our energetic bodies. Fluids generally follow energy, and this type of work can help improve overall health by creating more flow in the body.