Integrated Therapeutic Massage blends the best of relaxing and clinical massage techniques. Using moderate to deep pressure, I combine slow gliding, kneading and friction strokes with muscle re-positioning. Benefits include enhanced relaxation, circulation and mobility, relief from muscle aches and greater kinesthetic awareness. If you enjoy a quality massage and want to relax while also gaining therapeutic benefit, this is the session for you.
Option: When you schedule, you can add an additional 15 minutes of Craniosacral Therapy to the beginning of your 60-minute Integrated Massage for $20. This extends your session time, invites additional therapeutic benefit, and allows you to sample another style of bodywork. Some clients prefer these combined sessions.
Craniosacral Therapy addresses the deeper connective tissues and fluids surrounding the brain and spinal cord. The brain and spinal cord, in turn, affect the functioning of all the body's organ systems. Craniosacral is excellent for inviting deep relaxation, improving sleep and digestion, reducing anxiety, headaches and sinus congestion, among many other potential benefits.
During a session, I place hands on the bones of your cranium (skull) and sacrum (base of spine) and use these bones as "handles" to indirectly reach deeper connective tissues. I also place hands above and below your spine at specific locations. Pressure is slow and light, applied through clothing. No lotion is used.
Your health is affected by many variables. With health coaching, you prioritize 30 minutes each week for 5 weeks (or at regular intervals) for a series of five coaching conversations, conducted by phone. You show up to each call with things you want to talk about that matter to you, any things that impact your unique health and wellness. These may change from week to week. With Intrinsic Health Coaching (what I do), you are the expert on you, your health and life. I listen and ask questions that support you in finding your best new thinking about your health, including your best health solutions. After completing the initial 5-session package, you can opt for individual sessions if you'd like.
This class is designed for any two people who want to learn to give each other awesome professional-level massages at home. A great massage is at your own fingertips! I teach you basic massage strokes you can practice with friends, family, or your favorite person at home, body mechanics that allow you to give massage without fatigue, and safe simple routines you can do for head and shoulders, arms and hands, back and neck, legs and feet. I emphasize comfort and fun. This learning opportunity is perfect for couples and friends!
Chair massage is the perfect way to address stress, tension and aches in the neck, shoulders and upper back. I apply pressure and friction techniques directly through your clothing, while you relax in a supportive chair. Please note that only half-hour sessions are available in studio. If you want to host chair massage at your worksite or event, please contact me for outcall details and rates.