Swedish Massage is a very relaxing and therapeutic style of bodywork. It starts with an array of strokes such as rolling, kneading, and percussion to help your body improve its circulation. The benefits of this type of bodywork are wide-ranging and include relief from aches and pains, decreases stress levels in the body, enhances mental clarity, and can give you greater flexibility.
Deep Tissue Massage is a form of bodywork that aims to relieve tension in the deeper layers of the body tissue. Receiving a Deep Tissue Massage is a highly effective method for releasing chronic stress in 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 so you don't get too uncomfortable. Keep in mind that soreness is common after the treatment, and replenishing your body with lots of water due to lactic acid and removal of toxins that will have been released during the massage session given.
Hot Stone Therapy is a style of massage where heated stones are placed at specific sites on your body to deepen relaxation and promote circulation in your muscles. Muscles that are heated with these stones release tension and stress much more deeply and quickly than with a traditional massage. The overall experience is very relaxing, nurturing, and rejuvenating.
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. I have given many pregnancy massages throughout my career and helped many mothers with their pain and discomfort. Many mothers that were close to their due date, have given birth after giving them a massage. The mothers always walk a with a HUGE smile and RELIEF.
Chair massage is a popular way of relieving stress and releasing tension right in your home or workplace. Allowing you to keep you garments on if you have a busy schedule to attain too. It is very therapeutic and helps to relieve the daily stress throughout your work day. Chair massage sessions are usually shorter than a general Swedish or Deep Tissue massage, making it convenient enough to fit within your busy schedule.
Energy work is based on the belief of the client. It is listed as a "life force", and that the body needs to sustain it's balance for optimum health. Sometimes you may feel emotionally/physically drained. This may indicate that your life force/energy may become simply unbalanced. I'll work directly with your energy field to restore and balance the flow of energy back within your entire system. Once your energy field has been restored. You will feel rejuvenated throughout your body.