Overview of Massage Therapy/ Bodywork
Massage Therapy is one of the most ancient healing arts. Recent Studies prove that human touch is a basic nutrient for survival. As our technical world advances, human touch is lost more and more in our society. We are bombarded with cell phones, computers, and televisions. This electronic overload creates a loss of human contact. Attention to our personal needs and feelings are focused online. We have lost physical contact and personal interaction in our daily lives.
Massage Therapy not only provides touch therapy for our physical body, but our mental wellbeing as well. Massage increases circulation, improves blood flow and stimulates the movement of lymph fluid. This increase speeds the removal of toxic wastes and allows nutrient rich blood and oxygen to reach all parts of the body. The enhancement of waste removal lessens the chance of toxic build-up (knots) to form which can become a permanent adhesion and cause tremendous discomfort. Massage sessions help to reduce physical and mental fatigue and stress. Massage can also help you sleep better, reduce your anxiety, and create an overall sense of good health.
Deep Tissue / Pain Managemen
This session is an hour long and with work done only on the trouble areas, such as neck, shoulder, low back. This massage may include light pressure on some trigger points, depending on how the body is reacting. May include hot or cold packs.
60 min: $65
I like to work with clients through a series of visits, preferably weekly. If you choose to book a series of 4 – Deep Tissue Bodywork sessions, the price will be $50/ session. Each week we will discuss the progress you’re experiencing, and talk about what I’d like to work on for each session. I’ll also show you stretches that you can do on your own to help loosen up the trouble areas. Once the chronic pain has minimized, a maintenance session once or twice a month should keep you feeling your best.
Series of 4 – 60 min D.T. Bodywork sessions: $50/ea
Customized
This massage can be full body with a focus on trouble areas, with a combination of relaxation and therapeutic techniques. Each session is customized to your individual needs. Pressure can range from light to deep. This full body massage includes face, scalp, hand and feet if you prefer. I will combine Swedish massage with other modalities such as shiatsu and myofacial release.
60 min: $65, 90 min: $90, 120 min: $115
Sports
Pre-event, Post-event or maintenance sessions. I will focus on the areas that are used most during your activity. The massage includes numerous stretches, so I’d prefer you to wear shorts during the session. (short enough to allow me to work your hamstrings and quads)
60 min: $65
