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, relief from muscle aches, improved circulation and motion, 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 or Lymphatic Therapy to the beginning of your 30 or 60-minute Integrated Massage for $20. This extends your session time, invites additional therapeutic benefit, and allows you to sample a "dry" (no lotion) style of bodywork before your regular massage begins.
These two styles of light touch can be performed separately or in combination. Neither requires lotion or getting undressed, although some skin-to-skin contact is required for lymph work. When combined, the two modalities together are called Neuro-Lymphatic Therapy, a new modality being explored for its positive effects on symptoms related to neuro-degenerative and auto-immune experiences. Craniosacral Therapy addresses connective tissues that affect the Central Nervous System (brain and spinal cord), our body's primary regulatory system, which in turn can affect every other system in the body. It uses the bones of the cranium and sacrum as handles to reach deeper tissues, and is categorized as a type of "myofascial release." Craniosacral is excellent for inviting deep relaxation, improving sleep and digestion, and reducing anxiety, among other benefits. Lymphatic Therapy focuses on improving the flow of fluids through the superficial lymph structures accessible under the skin, the lymph nodes and vessels that play a role in both our circulatory and immune system functioning. Lymphatic work is slow and rhythmic, sometimes described as feeling like "gentle skin stretches," effective for reducing and relieving fluid congestion anywhere in the body (e.g. sinus pressure, inflammatory responses, or feelings of heaviness in the limbs).
Your health is affected by a lot of different variables, and you are a unique person who deserves to live your best life. With health coaching, you prioritize 30 minutes of your time each week- or every other week or monthly- for a series of 4 to 6 coaching conversations. Conversations are scheduled in advance and conducted by phone. You show up to each call with some things you want to talk about that matter to you. You can choose anything- or many things- that impact your unique health and wellness. No topic is too big or too small. With Intrinsic Health Coaching (what I do), you are the expert on you, your health and life. As coach, I listen to your expertise, and ask you questions that support you in finding your best health-forward thinking, and your best health solutions too!
This class is designed for two people who want to learn how to give each other awesome professional-level massages at home. A great massage is literally at your fingertips! I will 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 the head and shoulders, arms and hands, back and neck, or legs and feet. I emphasize safety, comfort, wellness and fun. Remember to bring a partner... This learning opportunity is perfect for couples and friends!
Chair massage is the perfect way to relieve stress and tension in the upper body, especially the neck & shoulders. 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 are interested in hosting chair massage at your worksite or event, please contact me for outcall details and rates.