Beneficial Massage Therapies

Swedish

The swedish massage is the most common form of relaxation massage. It uses gliding strokes and circular motions to stimulate and manipulate the layers of muscles and connective tissue.

The client completely disrobes and is comfortably draped accordingly.

*Client always has the option of undressing to their comfort level.

Deep Tissue

Deep tissue massage focuses on realigning deeper layers of muscles and connective tissue through slow deep concentrated movement from the Therapist's elbows.

Client completely disrobes and is comfortably draped accordingly.

Myofacial Release

Myofacial release is a soft tissue therapy for the treatment of skeletal muscle immobility and pain.  The therapy relaxes  contracted muscles, improves blood and lymphatic circulation, and stimulates the stretch reflex in muscles.

Client keeps underclothes on for this treatment.

Thai Massage

Thai massage is done on a mat on the floor.  The therapist works with their hands, thumbs, feet, elbows, and knees to work the client's energy lines and presssure points.  The entire body is stretched in Yoga like positions, increasing vitality and flexibility, while promoting health, balance and relaxation.

Client should wear stretchable comfy clothes.  No oil is applied.  $10 set up fee is added to this treatment.

Craniosacral Therapy

Craniosacral therapy is a form of therapy that focuses primarily on the concept of regulating the flow of cerebrospinal fluid by using therapeutic touch to manipulate the synarthrodial joint of cranium.  This is done by applying light touch to the client's skull, face, spine, and pelvis.

Client can be fully clothed while receiving this treatment.  No oils are applied.

Chi Nei Tsang

Chi Nei Tsang is done on a mat on the floor.  Chi Nei Tsang focuses on deep, gentle abdominal massage in order to "train" the organs to work more efficiently.  Which in turn is said to improve physical and emotional health.

Client is fully clothed while the stomach is exposed during this treatment.  A $10 set up fee is added for this treatment.

Lomi Lomi

Lomi Lomi is a Hawaiian style massage. It's a holistic treament that focuses on aligning your body, mind, and spirit.  Long, rhythmic, integrating strokes soothe your muscles, tendons, and soft tissue to increase circulation and nurture your body.

Client is completely disrobed, only delicates are draped, leaving arms, legs, and stomach exposed to receive the long connective strokes.

A $10 set up fee is added to this treatment.

Ashiasu

Ashiasu is a type of massage in which the therapist walks on the client's back using bars hung from the ceiling for support to vary pressure and weight.

Client can be completely disrobed and draped accordingly or fully clothed to receive this treatment.

Reiki

Reiki is a form of energy work that uses strategic hand placements to rebalance the client's life force energy.  It's helpful for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing.

Client can be fully clothed while receiving this treatment.  No oil is applied.

Prenatal Massage

Mommies-to-be can really benefit from massage therapy.  Studies indicate that massage performed during pregnancy can reduce anxiety, decrease symptoms of depression, relieve muscle aches and joint pain, improve labor outcomes, and the newborn's health.  Plus mommies get to lie comfortably and safely face down on their bellies in a pregnancy bolster!

Client disrobes completely and is comfortably draped accordingly.

*Client always has the option to undress to their comfort level.

Hot Stones

Hot stones is a specialty massage where the therapist uses smooth, heated stones, either as an extension of their own hands, or by placing them on the body while they massage other parts of the clients body.  The heat can be deeply relaxing and helps to release muscle tension.

Client completely disrobes and is comfortably draped accordingly.

Cupping

Cupping is a form of alternative medicine in which a local suction is created on the skin.  It can leave temporary red "hickie" marks on the skin.   Practitioners believe this mobilizes blood flow in order to promote healing.

Client disrobes to comfort level and draped accordingly for this treatment.

Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy is a form of alternative medicine that uses volatile plant materials and other aromatic compounds for the purpose of altering a person's mind, mood, and cognitive function of health.

This treatment is complimentary and incorporated into your session.

Sensory Repatterning

Sensory repatterning is a unique style of kinesthetic bodywork that involves manipulation of the muscles and connective tissue, while artfully moving a client's passive body through it's range of motion.  Combinations of rocking, cradling, undulating, and slow motions are utilized.

Client is fully dressed while receiving this treatment.

Chair Massage

Chair massage is done in an ergonomically designed portable chair.  Chair massage focuses on the head, neck, shoulder, back, arms and hands.  It is often performed in settings such as business offices, employee appreciation events, trade shows, conferences and trainings, corporate sport outings, and wellness events.

Client is fully clothed while receiving this bodywork.