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.
Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT) is a form of bodywork that aims to relieve tension in the deeper layers of tissue in the body. Neuromuscular Therapy is a highly effective method for releasing chronic stress areas due to misalignment, repetitive motions, and past lingering injuries. This work is designed to achieve quick and long-lasting results for people in pain. Based on the principles of ischemia, trigger points, nerve entrapment, and postural distortion, NMT allows a reversal of the stress/tension/pain cycle.
Expectant moms experience unique physical and emotional changes that occur as a result of increased weight, changing posture and adjusting hormone levels. While this is a beautiful period of heightened expectation and joy, moms-to-be may also experience a variety of discomforts including muscular tension, headaches, backaches, neck and shoulder aches.
When you are pregnant, nothing feels better than a little pampering. Take it easy. Put up your feet and relax! Prenatal massage is a natural touch therapy that reduces muscular discomfort and has been proven to reduce stress hormone levels. The benefits of prenatal massage include:
Breasts are often compressed in tight clothing which is not ideal for the flow of blood and lymph, and they do not have muscles, as does the rest of the body, to help them move. Lymphatic breast massage is a an effective and proactive way to promote breast health and wellness care. Indications for breast massage include:
Energy Work cleanses and balances the energy patterns in the body. As a result, the body’s natural self-healing mechanisms strengthen, helping to establish optimum mental, emotional, and physical health.
During a session, I work in energetic connection with you in order to remove blockages, detoxify your energy system, and restore your vital life force energy. Energy Work utilizes a gentle laying on of hands to conduct the necessary energy force between us. The benefits of Energy work range from the release of habitual mental/emotional stress to alleviating chronic pain.
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.