Deep Tissue Massage is my most popular style. It uses my palms, elbows, knuckles, and thumbs to deliver slow, focused pressure. It targets your muscles, connective tissues, and fascia lying deep below the skin. It has been described as an intuitive art since its practitioners must use their inherent, “unseen” perception to reach the right areas and avoid the wrong ones. It's used to release deep, consistent pain & stiffness from heavy physical activity, sports, past injuries, surgeries, and/or scar tissue. Extra deep work will often make the client experience mild muscle ache for a day or two afterward as their body finally heals. Deep work is different for each client, so your clear communication with me throughout the session is important.
Scandinavian Massage is my most luxurious style. It uses long, flowing palm motions and can be done with a light, medium, or medium-deep pressure. It usually doesn't focus on any one body part; rather, it focuses on flushing and relaxing your whole body. It's a great choice for newcomers to massage as well as experienced deep tissue people needing a change of pace.
Thai Massage is known in Southeast Asia as Nuat Phaen Boran. This style is perfect for beginners since all of its techniques are done over the client's comfortable clothing. Throughout the session you will be continually moved into different sitting & lying postures on a special extra-large, extra-thick mat. It mainly utilizes both full-body acupressure and a variety of deep, full-joint, passive stretches. It's traditionally strong in the treatment of lower-back, hip, and leg problems, but it also incorporates many mid and upper body techniques.
Hot Stone Massage utilizes special smooth, heated, oiled stones as tools in my hands to deliver heat and pressure of any level to your body. The hardness of the stones makes the massage deep, and their heat relaxes muscles & improves circulation.
Prenatal Massage proves that massage for expectant moms is not only possible, but is safe and essential for her circulation, flexibility, and well-being. Its techniques are tailored to meet the needs of both her and her new baby. It's done either on my special Earthlite prenatal cushion or with standard side-lying pillows.
Reflexology Massage is a style which has its roots from over 4000 years ago in ancient Egypt. It is the art of toning and clearing all parts of the body by massaging special areas in the feet and/or hands.
Experts estimate that upwards of ninety percent of disease is stress-related. And perhaps nothing ages us faster, internally and externally, than high stress. Massage is an effective tool for managing this stress, which translates into:
Massage can also help specifically address a number of health issues. Bodywork can:
I understand that unanticipated events happen occasionally in everyone’s life. When you book an appointment that time is reserved for you. Missed appointments are costly in lost time and revenue, and it prevents me from providing services to other clients. In my desire to be effective and fair to all clients, the following policies are honored:
24-Hour Advance Notice is Required when cancelling an appointment. This allows the opportunity for someone else to schedule an appointment. If you are unable to give me 24 hours advance notice you will be charged the full amount of your appointment. This amount must be paid prior to your next scheduled appointment. If you have credit on your account (pre-paid sessions, gift certificates, insurance claim, etc), the full amount of your session will be removed from your account.
Anyone who either forgets or consciously chooses to forgo their appointment for whatever reason will be considered a “no-show” and will be charged the full amount for that session. This amount must be paid prior to the next scheduled appointment. If there is credit remaining on your account (pre-paid sessions, gift certificates, etc), the full amount of that session will be removed from your account.
If you are late, your session may be shortened in order to accommodate others whose appointments follow yours. Regardless of the length of the treatment actually given, you will be responsible for the full session.
Out of respect and consideration to your therapist and other clients, please plan accordingly, be ready and on time.