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.
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This massage is perfect to relieve tension, headaches, sinus pressure or to simply bring you to a place of peace and calm.
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This is not a reflexology session, this is a therapeutic foot massage. I began this specialized massage with my clients who are runners because they needed extra time just for their feet. Our feet are the most overused and the most neglected part of our body and need relief. Often I've seen clients with lower leg, knee and/or hip discomfort due to problems in their feet. If your feet hurt the tendency is to shift your weight which puts the pressure on other areas. I first apply heated booties to warm up the feet. Then I will work to increase the circulation in the foot and lower leg, then I will ease the arch of the foot, work the top of the foot to help loosen the ankle and finally the toes. This massage will help alleviate swelling and discomfort while relaxing your whole body.
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This treatment starts with applying heat to the hands to begin the relaxation. Then I will work all the small muscles in the fingers, stretch and ease the tightness in the palms and work into the wrist and forearm. This is the perfect massage for anyone with arthritis or who has overworked hands as many of us do.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Training for an event takes a lot of dedication, discipline and hard work. Keeping the muscles, tendons and ligaments healthy, nourished and free from injury is a must when one considers the time and work invested in training. I will work with you to incorporate a schedule of massages that fit in with your training schedule. This means deep work when it’s needed and a more gentle approach when that is appropriate. I tailor each massage so that you get relief and can continue to train at your best.
You’re done with your event and now it’s time for rest and recovery. This might be the most welcome massage you will experience. It’s time to get the fatigue out of the muscles and ease the soreness so this massage focuses on increasing the circulation, bringing nourishing blood and oxygen to the muscles while flushing out the excess fluid which causes edema. I will also work around the joints to take the stiffness away. That heavy feeling will be gone and you will be ready to think about your next event.