Intuitive Bodywork
Intuitive Bodywork

Our Services



Swedish Massage (Back to Top)

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.



Massage Therapy (Back to Top)


Experts estimate that up to ninety percent of disease is stress related. Massage Therapy induces a state of relaxation in the body and mind by easing stress and calming the nervous system, stimulating the release of endorphins - a natural chemical in the body that promotes deep relaxation. When stress is relieved the body's immune system functions better. Mental fatigue is relieved so thinking is clearer, too! Massage therapy is a gentle, relaxing and luxurious holistic therapy.

The benefits of massage therapy include:

  • Decreased anxiety
  • Greater energy
  • Improved concentration
  • Reduced fatigue 
  • Improves memory
  • Mental clarity
  • Soothes nervous system
  • Lessens depression 
  • Increased self-esteem
  • Enhanced sleep quality
  • Feels good!

Massage therapy is also a powerful complementary care ally in the treatment of physical conditions and common pathologies including:

  • Arthritis
  • Asthma
  • Muscular spasm
  • Cramping
  • Joint flexibility
  • Premenstrual syndrome
  • Anorexia nervosa
  • Headaches
  • Post surgery healing
  • Circulatory problems
  • immune disorders
  • Reduces pain
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Chronic fatigue 
  • Scar healing

Additionally, massage therapy strengthens the immune system, improves the condition of the largest body organ - the skin, provides rehabilitative care after an accident injury and provides support for weight loss, decreasing drug dependence, physical exercise and other self improvement programs.



Neuromuscular Therapy (Back to Top)

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. 


Some common pathologies that respond well to NMT include:
  • Back, pain
  • Neck pain
  • Arm/leg pain
  • Shoulder pain
  • Pelvic Pain
  • Headaches
  • Sports injuries
  • Occupational injuries
  • Excessive stress
  • TMJ syndrome
  • Thoracic Oulet
  • Sciatica 



Prenatal Massage (Back to Top)

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:

  • Eases back & neck pain
  • Decreases pelvic pain
  • Increases circulation
  • Improves digestion
  • Helps reduce swelling
  • Reduces fatigue
  • Alleviates stress
  • Promotes relaxation
  • Lessens anxiety
  • Improves skin elasticity
After pregnancy, postnatal massage will help you to feel like yourself again quicker. Not only will your muscular aches and pains disappear, but your calm mental state will be restored quicker, too.



Lymphatic Breast Massage (Back to Top)

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:

  • Congestion/ swelling
  •  Pregnancy
  • Breast tenderness
  • Breast pain
  • Breast injuries
  •  Breastfeeding
  • Weaning
  • PMS tenderness
  • Post-surgery
  •  Cancer treatment
  •  Health monitoring
  •  Wellness care
Breast massage can be incorporated into a 60 or 90 minute session, or it may be performed as a single 30 minute session that includes the neck and abdomen. Lymphatic breast massage is performed with extra sensitivity, trust and care.



Energy Work (Back to Top)

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 (Back to Top)

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.



Contact Info (Back to Top)

Intuitive Bodywork Massage Therapy
at Riverfront Medical Associates
725 River Road, Suite 106
Edgewater, NJ 07020
551-795-5224
alan@intuitivebodywork.net