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Description of Services

Swedish massage is a lighter relaxation and stress-relieving massage: It's the classic "feel good" massage designed to work out minor muscle tension and relieve built-up stress.

Deep Massage is a method of accessing deeper muscular layers; using deeper strokes, compression, and cross fiber techniques to relieve muscular tension, relieve stress, and restore the body to a looser and freer, and hopefully, a more pain-free state.

Deep Tissue massage is similar to clinical massage where places of pain and tension are addressed more specifically. This can create a bit of discomfort but not always. This may include active movements on the part of the client; active/resistive stretching; trigger point; deep massage and compression techniques.

Clinical Massage is a general term referring to a more carefully planned course of bodywork designed around areas of inflamation, pain from an injury, healing trauma or a buildup of scar tissue from surgery or accident or a condition such as a frozen shoulder or sciatica pain. This may sometimes require a referral from your physician or physical therapist. Various forms of bodywork may be used in treatment including Lymph Drainage, deep massage, trigger point,  specific stretches, etc. No deep or deep tissue will be performed around any inflammed tissue or areas of extreme tenderness. Careful thought and consideration will go into the types of treatment used.

Lymphatic Drainage very light touch addressing the lymphatic system below the surface of the skin. It can be used as a pre and post-op therapy to help speed healing; to help detox the body; to alleviate minor swellings, and to relieve chronic muscular pain when other therapies fail. Lymph work is good for the face and neck as well as the ankles and legs to help redirect stagnant lymph flows, or flows that have been affected due to scar tissue build-up from surgeries or injuries, or removal of lymph nodes or other body tissue. This is good for people who may be embarking on a whole-body cleanse and are feeling otherwise "toxic" and, along with drinking lots of water, juicing and such, can help the process along by clearing out toxic wastes in the body which build up in the liver and create states of depletion and fatigue.

Cranial Sacral - a gentle, hands-on approach that releases tensions deep in the body to relieve pain and dysfunction and improve whole-body health and performance. practitioners release restrictions in the soft tissues that surround the central nervous system. CST is increasingly used as a preventive health measure for its ability to bolster resistance to disease, and it''s effective for a wide range of medical problems associated with pain and dysfunction. 

The Trager Approach™ A movememt therapy utilizing gentle, non-intrusive, natural movements, The Trager Approach helps release deep-seated physical and mental patterns and facilitates deep relaxation, increased physical mobility, and mental clarity®

Geriatric Massage  working with the elderly and infirm. Massage is always tailored to the individual and what they can tolerate. A light touch is generally what is used working around stated contraindications. I may massage in a chair if they are not able to lay on a massage table. This is done usually at the request of a caregiver. I can come to them if necessary. Working on people as they age is a joy to me! Sometimes gentle therapeutic touch is all they need. 

Pregnancy Massage for the expectant mother. A healthy pregnancy can also include some aches and pains, usually in the mid and lower back and hips. I can help relieve your discomfort by working with you laying on your side propped with pillows to make you comfortable. Massage is wonderful for a mom-to-be! 

NOTE: When choosing a particular massage type, know that we will discuss your needs ahead of time to determine what will be best for you. I work by integrating therapies designed for your particular needs.