Services & Rates

Deep Tissue Massage

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.

Sports Massage

Sports Massage is a type of massage designed for highly active people who engage in athletics. Engaging in sports is harsh on the body and can often lead to injuries in both the short and long term. Sports Massage enhances performance and prolongs a sports career by helping to prevent injury, reduce pains and swelling in the body, relax the mind, increase flexibility, and dramatically improve recovery rates. Sports Massage is also highly effective in aiding the rapid recovery of an athlete from an injury by encouraging greater kinesthetic awareness and in turn promoting the body's natural immune function. 

 

Pre Natal Massage

Pre Natal Massage is a style of bodywork designed specifically for pregnant women. Pregnancy is a time when a woman's body endures tremendous stress due to dramatic physical and emotional changes. Using various techniques specially developed for the expecting mother, Pregnancy Massage helps release the pain and discomfort experienced throughout pregnancy. The benefits are profound, including emotional support, the relief of joint pain due to extra weight and postural imbalance, and improved breathing and relaxation.

 

Massage for 18 and under

   BENEFITS OF MASSAGE FOR 18 and UNDER:

I have been getting quite a few new clients under 18. It has helped some of my young clients get much relief whether it be working through chronic pain from a previous injury or to enhance their performance for competitive swimming, basketball , or CrossFit. Massage combined with cupping therapy has really helped them all. 

Below are a few of the many benefits :

• Helps to boost immune system 
• Promotes healthy blood flow 
• Increases range of motion and flexibility
• Reduces pain and inflammation 
• Relaxes the body
• Treats strains and sprains
• Reduces anxiety, headaches, insomnia, and depression.
• Prevention of injury
• Aides in muscle recovery.

Clients under 18 require a parent or guardian to remain in the treatment room for the duration of the service.
 

Cupping Therapy

                •WHAT IS CUPPING THERAPY?•

Cupping Therapy is a type of alternative therapy that originated in China. However, it is said to have been written in one of the oldest medical textbooks in the western world dating back to 1550 BC. In this book it describes how the Egyptians used cupping. In addition to this it is said that in Ancient Greece (409 BC) Hippocrates used cupping for internal disease and structural problems 

Cupping Iinvolves placing cups on the skin to create suction. It removes toxins, improves blood flow through the veins and arteries, loosens fascia, and eases scar tissue deep within the muscles and connective tissue.

               •ARE CUPPING MARKS BRUISES?•

No, cupping marks are not  bruises because a bruise is a traumatic injury resulting in damage to blood vessels and tissue. The cupping marks are debris from the capillary beds that include dead blood cells, proteins, metabolic wastes and fluids. The suction of the cups pulls this debris to the surface where the body can remove it more easily. Typically as an area is treated, these marks no longer occur. The marks are also informative. You can cup several areas in a row and not all of them will have a mark. Only areas that are restricted and compromised will have marks.

           •WHAT KIND OF CUPS DO YOU USE?•

There are different cups and certifications out there. Some are glass and use flame and some are plastic and have a suction like pump. I am certified in silicon cupping. I like these cups because I can manage the intensity of the suction with just my hand. I also love the flow that my cups allow me to have because massage should have a flow whether it’s Swedish, cupping, deep tissue, sports, prenatal, etc. It improves the circulatory system SO MUCH and can instantly release a stubborn trigger point. My clients are also all saying how great they are sleeping after a session that includes cupping!

Hot Stone Therapy

Hot Stones can be added to any massage. The heated stones help to warm up the muscles as well as relax them. I don’t typically offer the traditional hot stone massage but I can and am trained to. I more so like to incorporate hot stones in areas where the muscles/trigger points are a little stubborn to release. 

CranioSacral (SM) Therapy

CranioSacral Therapy is a gentle yet powerful technique that is effective in releasing neck pain, back pain, and mental stress (among other things). It does this by optimizing the movement of cerebrospinal fluid through the spine and around the skull. Developed by physician William Sutherland, this therapy provides a very soothing and relaxing healing experience. 

There are listening stations through out your body and as your facilitator I listen for symmetry from left to right in terms of the flow of your cerebrospinal fluid, the strength, and if i detect any blockages. I will then gently stop your Craniosacral rhythm, this is called a still point. This is where your body begins to release and reset. The goal is to start to release any blockages within your nervous system so that your cerebrospinal fluid flows more freely through out your body. 

In addition to listening and aiding in the reset of your Craniosacral rhythm, Myofascial release is also a key component of CST. It's beneficial in addressing where your fascia has restrictions. Releasing  these restrictions further assists in improving the flow of your cerebrospinal fluid which can benefit you in having better brain function, improved immune system, better cardiovascular system, better removal of toxins, better nourishment of brain tissues, better memory and focus, and better clarity and concentration. 

There can also be an emotional piece to this work because the craniosacral system is connected to your nervous system in so many ways. This is why some people can become tearful because you're allowing your body to release and self heal like it is intended to do. Is it necessary to get emotional in order to have releases? Not at all...some people can have breakthrough moments and others can experience their sinuses releasing for the first time in months. It all matters.

Side note ~ I have been doing a lot of work inside the mouth of clients (learned this work in my certification of CST 3) and the releases people are experiencing are pretty great! It can help with TMJ, clenching/grinding, and also a lot of studies show a direct correlation between the jaw and the low back/pelvis.

Q. Who can benefit from this wonderful work?  

A. Everyone starting from birth 

 

Graston Technique Therapy

“Graston Technique® (GT) is a unique, evidence-based form of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization that enables clinicians to effectively and efficiently address soft tissue lesions and fascial restrictions resulting in improved patient outcomes.GT uses specially designed stainless steel instruments with unique treatment edges and angles to deliver an effective means of manual therapy. The use of GT instruments, when combined with appropriate therapeutic exercise, leads to the restoration of pain-free movement and function. The instruments also are used diagnostically to assess the kinetic chain, in an efficient manner using the principles of regional interdependence.”

 

Active Isolated Stretching

Developed by Aaron Mattes, Active Isolated Stretching (AIS) is a dynamic system for improving your flexibility and overall well-being. As you probably already know, stretching your muscles not only reduces your chance of injury, but also strengthens your tendons and improves your circulation.

Aromatherapy

Ask to add any of my therapeutic grade massage oils to your session for free. 

Here are some of the many benefits of using essential oils in your session as well as in your day to day life:

• Instant mood booster
• Improves job performance through reduced stress and increased attentiveness 
• Improves sleep
• Kills bacteria, funguses and viruses
• Reduces anxiety and pain
• Reduces inflammation
• Reduces nausea
• Relieves headaches

      

Here is a list of the ones that I have on hand for you. Please feel free to ask how each of these oils could benefit you.

~ Lavendar

~ Stress Away

~ Paim Away

~ Tea Tree

~ Eucalyptus Globulus

~ Bergamot

~ Raven 

~ Peace & Calming 

~ R.C. 

~ White Angelica 

~ Valor

~ Lemon 

~ Frankincense

~ Inner Child 

~  Joy

~ Gratitude 

~ Envision 

~ Abundance 

~ Ylang Ylang

~ Lime

~ Nutmeg

~  Ceaderwood