Services

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Used to treat musculoskeletal issues, such as strains

Deep tissue massage focuses on the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue in your body by using firm pressure and slow, deliberate strokes. People who suffer from chronic pain, high blood pressure, or muscle injury and overuse tend to benefit most from deep tissue massage. The massage professional may even use specially designed massage tools or their elbow in certain areas to apply pressure. Deep tissue massage helps to break up scar tissue, which is often the cause of continuous pain and stiffness after surgery.

Promote relaxation by releasing muscle tension

Swedish massage uses a system of long gliding strokes, kneading and friction techniques on the more superficial layers of muscles, generally in the direction of blood flow towards the heart and sometimes combined with active and passive movements of the joints. Swedish massage, like many other types of massage, has many benefits that not only provide positive physical changes, but mental and emotional changes, as well. Stress and pain relief, increased circulation, relaxation, and complementary alternative medicine are just some of the benefits that come with regular Swedish massage. 

Help reduce stress, decrease symptoms of depression

*Due to increased risk associated with the first 12 weeks of pregnancy, I only offer massage after 13 weeks of pregnancy.

Pregnancy massage focuses on addressing the special needs of expecting mothers. Specially-designed massage tables, cushions, and side-lying postures are used to prevent putting pressure on the abdomen. Massage is an important part of prenatal care. It can reduce stress; relieve back, neck, and head pain; reduce swelling; alleviate cramps; lessen stress on weight-bearing joints; improve sleep quality; encourage blood and lymph circulation; minimize anxiety and depression associated with hormones 

Craniosacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle, non-invasive form of bodywork  that focuses on the craniosacral system, which includes the membranes  and fluids surrounding the brain and spinal cord. This therapy aims to  enhance the body’s natural healing processes by releasing tensions and  improving the functioning of the central nervous system. CST involves light touch and subtle manipulations to assess and treat restrictions in the craniosacral system. 

Positively impacts the nervous, circulatory, & lymphatic systems, to improve body function & overall health

Manual Osteopathic Therapy uses hands-on skills for investigation and treatment of body dysfunctions. Therapist treats the client’s body as a whole to help balance the body and release restrictions so that the body can heal on its own. The whole body is examined and mechanical disruptions are treated whether symptoms exist or not. It realigns tissues in a gentle, non-invasive way, in order to reverse the body of the stresses which are the original cause of pain. A treatment usually involves active movement from the client, with gentle stretching and positioning from the therapist. What separates this treatment from similar professions is that the body is treated as a whole unit, a complete structure, rather than isolating the problem to one joint or muscle.