About Massage Therapy
Welcome to Your Massage Therapy Journey!
Massage Therapy has been helping people heal for over 5000 years!
As a society, our lives are very fast paced, we work and play hard which can certainly contribute to stress, depression, limited mobility, and stiff or sore muscles. Massage has been studied and has been proven to have positive effects on the Body and Mind. I look forward to serving your individual needs and sharing the gift of touch!
Swedish Massage
Swedish style of massage is very calming and relaxing. The practitioner applies pressure with long gliding strokes, promoting relaxation. When our bodies are relaxed, it allows for the sympathetic nervous system (which stimulates our fight or flight response) to rest, allowing for deeper healing.
Sports Massage & Stretching
Sports massage is typically applied around sporting events or other athletic activities. This modality is meant to either invigorate muscles prior to athletic engagement or to cool off after. Proper warming up and cooling off is vital in muscular health.
Deep Tissue Massage
Deep tissue massage is incredibly versatile, as any massage modality can be considered deep tissue with the appropriate amount of pressure. This is typically used to release adhesions or trigger points in the muscular tissue.
Abdominal Massage
Abdominal massage can be very beneficial for those who may have IBS, constipation, or other gut issues. These massage strokes move clockwise to follow the natural motion of the body and to encourage flow.
*Not available for Prenatal Clients for safety purposes
Intraoral & TMJ Massage
Many of us may clench our jaws or grind our teeth, this can cause the mouth muscles to tense up. This tension can lead to head aches, jaw pain, and even deviate the jaw. Intraoral massage treatment is less than 5 minutes and incredibly effective.
Prenatal Massage
Mommies to be who have entered into the second trimester qualify for a prenatal massage experience! This entails a side lying position while promoting relaxation and releasing sore muscles.
Aromatherapy
The use of aromatherapy, is a holistic approach to achieve therapeutic benefits through the use of essential oils.
I only use USDA organic 100% essential oils.
*Not available for Prenatal Clients for safety purposes
Hot Stone Massage
Hot stone massage is incredibly comforting and relaxing with major physical benefits. This can be used in combination with Swedish and Deep Tissue to also break up muscular adhesions. It's sure to make your muscles melt!
*Not available for Prenatal Clients for safety purposes
Kinesiology Taping
Kinesiology tape can be used to help stabilize and encourage direction for connective tissues, which in turn may also reduce pain and swelling. The tape typically lasts 1-3 days.