Orthopedic massage is a style of massage therapy focused on treating painful conditions that affect the soft tissues of the body. Because orthopedic massage is designed to treat medical conditions, it requires extensive training. It involves releasing tense muscles, helping to stretch and lengthen tight muscles and tendons, and decompress rigid joints. My goal is to restore full health to the soft tissues of your body, both treating your specific conditions as well as improving your overall well-being.
Myofascial massage is a technique used to treat injuries and discomfort, reducing pain and increasing range of motion. Myofascial massage differs from other types of massage in that it targets the fascia - the membrane surrounding muscles - rather than the muscle itself. Since fascia completely encases every muscle in the body, imbalances in the fascia can have serious effects on your range of motion and comfort level. While other forms of massage can overlook the fascia, myofascial massage focuses specifically on releasing tension in this important membrane.
Neuromuscular therapy is a system of massage techniques that were developed in the 1930's by Dr. Stanley Lief in England. It uses a holistic approach towards healing, emphasizing and stimulating the body's natural ability to heal itself. Neuromuscular therapy also enhances the function of joints and muscles, and accelerates the overall healing process by facilitating the release of endorphins.
Your body stores stress in specific areas called pressure points. Pressure points are small painful pockets of energy that are located along a nerve pathway in your body. These pressure points actually block the nerve energy from flowing through your body, causing a variety of discomforts and illnesses. In our session, I apply pressure to these specific points and dissolve them, releasing any blockages and restoring your nerve pathways to optimal health and function.
Lymphatic Drainage Therapy aims to gently and rhythmically move the lymph nodes in thr face area. As both a preventative and remedial technique, LD can be used for a wide range of purposes including faster recovery from injury, reduction of swelling and discomfort from pregnancy, and strengthened resistance to illness.
Gua sha is a traditional Chinese medicine technique that involves scraping your skin with a smooth-edged tool to help improve circulation. Invigorate blood flow, release heat-toxins, stimulate lymphatic drainage, activate various points of the face, and bring helpful cells to the area by stimulating an immune response.
Myofascial Cupping is a soft tissue therapy that encourages healing by creating a negative pressure, or suction, on the skin using plastic, glass, or silicone cups that pull underlying tissues, blood, and other fluids to the surface of the skin. It can be incorporated into many different modalities of bodywork or can be used as a standalone treatment.
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.
Energy work is based on the belief that everyone has a “life force”, and that the body needs to sustain its balance for optimum health. Anytime you experience emotional or physical illness, it indicates that your life force has simply become unbalanced. I work directly with your energy field to restore balance and flow to your entire system. And once your energy field has been restored to full health, your body will follow.
If you feel more comfortable this can also be done over the phone.
A scalp massage is a deep style massage that focuses on the head, neck and shoulders. A head massage applies a range of techniques to help reduce stress and release tension in the upper body. Massaging the scalp can help stimulate nerves and blood vessels around the area and begin to calm muscle tension around the head. This type of massage focuses on the head, neck, and shoulders. It can be a relaxing or invigorating experience that can help with:
Gua sha is a traditional Chinese medicine technique that involves scraping your skin with a smooth-edged tool to help improve circulation. Invigorate blood flow, release heat-toxins, stimulate lymphatic drainage, activate various points of the face, and bring helpful cells to the area by stimulating an immune response.