Services & Rates
Swedish Massage
Swedish Massage (light to moderate pressure) 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. During a Swedish Massage the therapist manipulates the body's soft tissue (muscles, tendons, ligaments, and blood vessels) and uses strokes that flow toward the heart, improving blood circulation. I also incorporate the use of hot stones and a theragun to help reduce muscle tension.
Deep Tissue Massage
Deep Tissue Massage (deep pressure) 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. It involves applying sustained pressure using slow, deep strokes to target the inner layers of your muscles and connective tissues. This helps to break up scar tissue that forms following an injury and reduce tension in the muscle and tissue. It may also promote faster healing by increasing blood flow and reducing inflammation.
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.
Pregnancy Massage
Pregnancy Massage (light to moderate pressure) 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. Pregnancy massage can be performed in side-lying position, or prone on my table designed for prenatal massage.
Orthopedic Massage
Orthopedic massage is a style of massage therapy focused on treating painful conditions that affect the soft tissues of the body. Because orthopedic massage is designed to treat medical conditions, it requires extensive training. It involves releasing tense muscles, helping to stretch and lengthen tight muscles and tendons, and decompress rigid joints. My goal is to restore full health to the soft tissues of your body, both treating your specific conditions as well as improving your overall well-being.
Other conditions that benefit are: Carpal-tunnel syndrome, frozen shoulder, Tennis Elbow, Tendinitis, Sciatica, Bulging Discs
Cupping
Cupping is incorporated into Deep Tissue Massage. Cupping therapy is an ancient form of alternative medicine in which a therapist places special cups on your skin for a few minutes to create suction. People receive this treatment for many purposes including to help with pain, inflammation, blood flow, relaxation and well-being.