Massage

Enjoy a relaxing massage that uses a variety of techniques to energize the body and improve your overall health. Each massage is designed specifically for your individual need.

Benefits include:

• Increases relaxation and decreases stress.

• Increases nutrient exchange on a cellular level

• Increases lymphatic circulation, therefore decreases toxic waste on a cellular level

• Increases joint mobility and flexibility

• Improves circulation

• Improves skin tone

• Increases digestion and peristalsis

This type of massage targets deeper layers of the muscles and connective tissue. Deep long strokes are performed with the therapists hands, elbows and forearms. This can be uncomfortable at times but the pressure and techniques can be adjusted to ensure comfort. Deep tissue massage is used mainly to treat musculoskeletal issues.

Benefits include:

• Breaks up scar tissue

• Reduces inflammation

• Reduces tension and pain by increasing blood flow and oxygen to the affected area

• Improves posture

• Increases joint flexibility and range of motion

The hands and feet reflect the entire body and form a map. Areas on the hands and feet are related to organs, glands and parts of the body. 

Pressure on the reflex areas impact the corresponding body area.

Benefits include:

• Increases vitality and alertness

• Breaks up crystal deposits in the feet

• Boost circulation

• Reduces stress

• The ability to stimulate nerve function

• Eliminate toxins

• Stimulate the central nervous system

• Speed up recovery after injury or surgery

Due to the body releasing toxins and trying to rebalance, possible side effects can occur from reflexology. These include cold symptoms, increase bowel activity, skin rashes, and disturbed or improved sleep.

Proper nutrition, rest, exercise, and massage are some key components to a healthy pregnancy. During pregnancy & Postpartum it is crucial to maintain your optimal health through the childbearing process. A women’s body undergoes so many changes. These changes include a growing uterus, ribs widening, possible SI Separation or Pubic symphysis separation, insomnia, anxiety, fear, anemia, dietary changes, round ligament pain and more.

Positioning: Comfort is Key! As of right now side lying is available along with a seated position. Companies do make pregnancy pillows that support you to lay face down on the massage table.  This pillow will be in my practice soon.

Benefits include:

• Reduces fluid retention and reduced edema

• Helps stabilize hormones

• Relieves physical discomforts

• Reduces stress and anxiety

• Decreases fatigue and insomnia

• Increases circulation &nutrition to the mother and placenta

• Increases Red Blood Cell Count (helps with anemia)

• Addresses changes in posture and weight distribution

ALL Pregnant clients must provide a note from their Dr stating that massage is safe to receive

Postpartum massage is available at 10 weeks postpartum and once your Dr clears you for exercise.

The therapist DOES NOT perform perineal massage. This is done by your partner or as self-massage.

With Sports massage it is our goal to assist the athlete in achieving optimal performance and recovery.

Benefits include:

•  Improving circulation and range of motion

• Increases lymphatic Drainage

• Decreases Swelling, muscle fatigue and muscle tension

• Accelerates Recovery from training and competition

The closer to a period of physical exertion a treatment is administered the less intrusive it whould be on the tissue.

Recommended Time for massage: 

       Up to 6 hours before event

       Up to 6 hours after event

Duration of massage: 30 mins 

(By request ONLY-text # below)