Acupressure is based on one the most ancient principles of healing - that simply touching a specific point on the body will release stress and improve health in the body. In an acupressure session, I apply firm pressure directly to these "points" on your body, which relieves your muscle tension and improves your circulation. This simple and powerful technique has been shown to very effective in treating headaches, backaches, and even insomnia.
Onsite Chair Massage is a popular way of relieving stress and releasing tension right in your home or workplace. You receive your massage in a specialized ergonomic chair which I bring to your location. In addition to the usual health benefits of massage, another benefit of chair massage is that it is done over the clothing. With seated massage, you can avoid the discomfort and awkwardness that you may feel in disrobing for a traditional massage. Also, chair massage sessions are usually shorter than traditional massage, making it convenient enough to fit into your busy schedule.
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.
Cupping therapy is not new, but an ancient form of alternative medicine dated back to ancient Chinese, Egyptian, and Middle Eastern cultures. Special cups made of glass, silicone, bamboo or earthenware are applied on the skin to create a somewhat deep-tissue suction which helps with inflammation, stagnation of blood flow, and pain.
Vacuum Cupping is the modern version uses a rubber pump to create the vacuum inside the silicone cup. As the air inside the cup creates a vacuum against the skin causing it to rise and redden as the blood vessels expand. They are left in strategic locations on the body for about 5 minutes. Different cups can also be moved, from place to place on the skin for a massage-like effect, to help activiate blood circulation.
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Deep Tissue Massage is a form of bodywork that aims to relieve tension in the deeper layers of tissue in the body. Deep Tissue Massage is a highly effective method for releasing chronic stress areas due to misalignment, repetitive motions, and past lingering injuries. Due to the nature of the deep tissue work, open communication during the session is crucial to make sure you don't get too uncomfortable. Keep in mind that soreness is pretty common after the treatment, and that plenty of water should be ingested to aid with the flushing and removal of toxins that will have been released from the deep tissue during the session.
In the massage room, you will be given 5 minutes to disrobe to your comfort level and lay onto the massage table underneath the top sheet and blanket, before you get a knock of the door to confirm you are ready. During your massage, you will only be undraped on areas of your body that is being worked on.
Enhanced Body Stretching (EBS) is a set of focused stretches designed to help the body perform it's best, ease the muscle pain and release tension that comes with activity, resist chances of injuries, strengthen the tendons, improve blood and fluid circulation to the whole body and help improve flexibility and overall well-being. It is performed fully-clothed, so please come dressed in comfortable loose top and pants to get the best range of motion from this enhanced body stretching session.
Cupping therapy is not new, but an ancient form of alternative medicine dated back to ancient Chinese, Egyptian, and Middle Eastern cultures. Special cups made of glass, silicone, bamboo or earthenware are applied on the skin to create a somewhat deep-tissue suction which helps with inflammation, stagnation of blood flow, and pain.
In Fire Cupping, a flammable substance such as alcohol, herbs, or paper, is set on fire into a glass cup. As the fire goes out, the glass cup is flipped upside down directly onto the skin. This unique therapy is an alternative, non-invasive treatment technique on the skin to encourage blood flow to damaged areas. In 2016 Rio Olympic Games, American athletes like Michael Phelps and Alex Naddour were seen sporting circular red marks on their backs, shoulders, and arms during the event, leading to an increase in interest for cupping therapy. It is often recommended to patients who suffer from muscular pain, joint pain, skin problems, and/or respiratory disorders. The cup is left on the skin for 3-5 minutes, the process creating a suction causing the skin to rise and redden within the cup, as blood vessels expand, encouraging blood flow and increased circulation to the damaged areas. While it may be recommended to patients with specific musculoskeletal conditions, it is ideal for anyone who wishes to heal his or her soft tissue injuries and reduce overall pain and inflammation. You might get 3-5 cups in your first session. Your skin should look normal again within 10 days. Cupping is believed to help remove harmful substances and toxins from the body to promote healing.
Geriatric massage is a form of massage designed to meet the specific needs of the elderly. It helps to improve blood circulation, relieve pain, and also increase range of motion. If you are elderly, geriatric massage can help you maintain and improve your overall health, as well as regain certain physical functions that have been reduced due to aging. In addition, since the elderly don't typically receive enough physical touch, this massage can also help alleviate symptoms of loneliness or depression.
In the massage room, you will be given 5 minutes to disrobe to your comfort level and lay onto the massage table underneath the top sheet and blanket, before you get a knock of the door to confirm you are ready. During your massage, you will only be undraped on areas of your body that is being worked on.
Hydrotherapy, also known as water therapy, is a form of physical medicine using the therapeutic application of water at varying temperatures in a variety of ways on the body, for health purposes. In hydrotherapy massage, hot and cold towels are applied alternately for the rapid changes produced in the circulatory system when the body goes from very warm water to very cold water. When part or all of your body is submerged in cold water, small blood vessels called capillaries respond to the cold by getting smaller, known as vasoconstriction. When immersed in warm water, the opposite happens to the body, and the blood vessels open up, known as vasodilation. Different water temperatures also cause changes in how fast your heart beats. Circulatory changes like Cold water causes your heart rate to speed up, while hot water slows it down. When rapidly alternating between hot-water and cold-water immersions, your blood vessels open and close in a pulsing, pump-like motion. it may act as a treatment for temporary skin-related issues, such as burns and septic ulcers, or for chronic health conditions, such as arthritis and fibromyalgia. This pumping action is believed to help relieve various injury symptoms.
In the massage room, you will be given 5 minutes to disrobe to your comfort level and lay onto the massage table underneath the top sheet and blanket, before you get a knock of the door to confirm you are ready. During your massage, you will only be undraped on areas of your body that is being worked on. It will be most helpful to leave access to the areas that need worked on. If you like, bring a change of clothes just in case.
Hot Stone Therapy is a style of massage where heated stones are placed at specific sites on your body to deepen relaxation and promote circulation in your muscles. Muscles that are heated with these stones release tension and stress much more deeply and quickly than with a traditional massage. The overall experience is very relaxing, nurturing, and rejuvenating.
In the massage room, you will be given 5 minutes to disrobe to your comfort level and lay onto the massage table underneath the top sheet and blanket, before you get a knock of the door to confirm you are ready. During your massage, you will only be undraped on areas of your body that is being worked on. It will be most helpful to leave access to the areas that needs to be worked on. If you like, please bring a change of clothes, just in case.
Infant Massage is a style of bodywork designed specifically to promote the healthy development of your infant. Caring human touch is crucial for a healthy thriving baby, and the benefits of massaging your infant are potent and numerous. For example, many infants show improved growth and development of the brain and nervous system. Infant massage has also been shown to improve the quality of a baby's sleep, as well as strengthening their immune system.
Lymphatic Drainage Therapy aims to gently and rhythmically move the lymph through the body, especially swollen areas of the body, relieving pressure and enhancing the functioning of the immune system. 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.
In the massage room, you will be given 5 minutes to disrobe to your comfort level and lay onto the massage table underneath the top sheet and blanket, before you get a knock of the door to confirm you are ready. During your massage, you will only be undraped on areas of your body that is being worked on. It will be most helpful to leave access to the areas that needs to be worked on, but it can be performed over clothes if dressed in comfortable loose top and pants. If you like, please bring a change of clothes, just in case.
Moxibustion is a modality of Traditional Chinese medicine which involves burning moxa, a cone or stick made of ground mugwort leaves, on or near your body's meridians and acupuncture points, which will help stimulate these energetic points and improves the flow of "Qi" (vital energy) in your body.
In the massage room, you will be given 5 minutes to disrobe to your comfort level and lay onto the massage table underneath the top sheet and blanket, before you get a knock of the door to confirm you are ready. During your massage, you will only be undraped on areas of your body that is being worked on. It will be most helpful to leave access to the areas that needs to be worked on, but it can be performed over clothes if dressed in comfortable loose top and pants. If you like, please bring a change of clothes, just in case.
Oriental bodywork aims to restore and balance the flow of energy "Chi" or "Qi" throughout your body. It uses gentle hand and finger pressure along specific points and energy pathways called meridians on your body to restore your body to full health. There are many forms of Oriental bodywork, and while they differ in their use of specific techniques to balance your energy, they all share a common foundation in Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Tui na, refers to a wide range of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) therapeutic massage and body work. It is intended to be both relaxing and invigorating. Some techniques and strokes used are siimilar to those used in a relaxing Swedish massage, such as gliding, kneading, rocking, pulling, friction, and rolling. However, it is not generally used for pleasure and relaxation, but rather as a treatment to address specific patterns of disharmony.
Gua sha is a modality of traditional Chinese healing practice of using a smooth-edged tool usually made of bian stone, rose quartz or jade roller, applied with pressure motion to the skin to raise small, red or purplishh rash-like dots that show under the skin called petechiae or "sha", from the chinese word for scraping. It is ran over the skin to break up tension due to stagnation from water retention, muscle tightness, or other congestions, used to treat chronic pain all over their body. They can help boost lymphatic drainage to reduce puffiness and inflammation as instantaneous benefits. It helps stimulate collagen production to fill in fine lines and boost skin elasticity, especially on the face.
In the massage room, you will be given 5 minutes to disrobe to your comfort level and lay onto the massage table underneath the top sheet and blanket, before you get a knock of the door to confirm you are ready. During your massage, you will only be undraped on areas of your body that is being worked on. It will be most helpful to leave access to the areas that needs to be worked on, but it can be performed over clothes if dressed in comfortable loose top and pants. If you like, please bring a change of clothes, just in case.
Pregnancy Massage is a style of bodywork designed specifically for pregnant women. Pregnancy is a time when a woman's body endures tremendous stress due to dramatic physical and emotional changes. Using various techniques specially developed for the expecting mother, Pregnancy Massage helps release the pain and discomfort experienced throughout pregnancy. The benefits are profound, including emotional support, the relief of joint pain due to extra weight and postural imbalance, and improved breathing and relaxation.
In the massage room, you will be given 5 minutes to disrobe to your comfort level and lay onto the massage table underneath the top sheet and blanket, before you get a knock of the door to confirm you are ready. During your massage, you will only be undraped on areas of your body that is being worked on. It will be most helpful to leave access to the areas that needs to be worked on, but it can be performed over clothes if dressed in comfortable loose top and pants. If you like, please bring a change of clothes, just in case.
Shiatsu means "finger pressure" in Japanese. Varied, rhythmic pressure is applied to strategic points on the body called acupressure points which help relieve blockages and restore the flow of the body's vital energy, called "ki", "chi" or "Qi".
In the massage room, you will be given 5 minutes to disrobe to your comfort level and lay onto the massage table underneath the top sheet and blanket, before you get a knock of the door to confirm you are ready. During your massage, you will only be undraped on areas of your body that is being worked on. It will be most helpful to leave access to the areas that needs to be worked on, but it can be performed over clothes if dressed in comfortable loose top and pants. If you like, please bring a change of clothes, just in case.
Sports Massage is a type of massage designed for highly active people who engage in athletics. Engaging in sports is harsh on the body and can often lead to injuries in both the short and long term. Sports Massage enhances performance and prolongs a sports career by helping to prevent injury, reduce pains and swelling in the body, relax the mind, increase flexibility, and dramatically improve recovery rates. Sports Massage is also highly effective in aiding the rapid recovery of an athlete from an injury by encouraging greater kinesthetic awareness and in turn promoting the body's natural immune function.
In the massage room, you will be given 5 minutes to disrobe to your comfort level and lay onto the massage table underneath the top sheet and blanket, before you get a knock of the door to confirm you are ready. During your massage, you will only be undraped on areas of your body that is being worked on. It will be most helpful to leave access to the areas that needs to be worked on, but it can be performed over clothes if dressed in comfortable loose top and pants. If you like, please bring a change of clothes, just in case.
Swedish Massage is a very relaxing and therapeutic style of bodywork. It combines oils or lotion with an array of strokes such as rolling, kneading, and percussion to help the body improve its circulation. The benefits of this type of bodywork are wide-ranging and include relief from aches and pains, decreased stress levels in the body, enhanced mental clarity, improved appearance, and greater flexibility.
In the massage room, you will be given 5 minutes to disrobe to your comfort level and lay onto the massage table underneath the top sheet and blanket, before you get a knock of the door to confirm you are ready. During your massage, you will only be undraped on areas of your body that is being worked on. It will be most helpful to leave access to the areas that needs to be worked on, but it can be performed over clothes if dressed in comfortable loose top and pants. If you like, please bring a change of clothes, just in case.
Trigger Point Therapy is a style of bodywork that focuses on stimulating and releasing "trigger points" in your body. Trigger points are tender areas of tension similar to acupressure points, except they occur in the belly of the muscle rather than along the energy pathways of the body. These "knots" are built up throughout a person's life due to physical, mental, and/or emotional stress. During a session, focused pressure is applied through a variety of techniques order to release your trigger points. This process can be quite painful at times, yet the effects are lasting and profoundly transformative.
In the massage room, you will be given 5 minutes to disrobe to your comfort level and lay onto the massage table underneath the top sheet and blanket, before you get a knock of the door to confirm you are ready. During your massage, you will only be undraped on areas of your body that is being worked on. It will be most helpful to leave access to the areas that needs to be worked on, but it can be performed over clothes if dressed in comfortable loose top and pants. If you like, please bring a change of clothes, just in case.