All bodywork is $65/hour, $95/hour-and-a-half.
Zen
Shiatsu
An
Oriental healing therapy based upon restoring “ki”, the vital life
energy that flows through the body’s “meridians”, Zen Shiatsu treats
the entire body and mind, not merely its parts.
Consisting primarily of deep compression, acupressure, stretching
and range of motion, Shiatsu provides a very relaxing and energizing
massage. It may be performed
on the floor or on the table, with the client dressed in loose fitting
clothing. Many of my
customers choose Shiatsu for their relaxation massage!
This
is my specialty. While
other techniques may better fit a particular problem or situation,
I consider Shiatsu to be the best over-all bodywork modality for your
health and wellness.
Allow 1-1/2 hours for your massage. If you would like to
try a Shiatsu session, please let me know when you schedule your
appointment.
Thai
Massage
Thai
massage, with its roots in yoga and ayurveda, is a unique and amazing
system that combines rhythmic compression, acupressure, gentle twisting,
deep stretching, energy work and mindfulness meditation. It releases
tension, calms the body, increases vitality, and encourages harmony of
body, mind and spirit. It requires no experience with yoga, and like
shiatsu it is done on the floor with the client dressed in loose,
comfortable clothing. This modality is truly
awesome!
Again, allow 1-1/2 hours for
your Thai massage. Be
sure to let me know this is your choice when you schedule.
Acupressure
Whether
you want the deeper pressure used in Shiatsu and Thai, or you prefer the
gentler techniques of Jin Shin, I can meet those needs.
Acupressure accesses specific points on your body to facilitate
desired changes, often in areas of the body far remote from where the
pressure is being applied. It
can be soothing or intense and is easily and effectively incorporated into
other massage modalities.
Myofascial
Release
Connective
tissue, or fascia, surrounds, supports and protects every muscle, bone,
nerve, blood vessel and organ in the body.
Trauma, inflammation or posture can create a binding down of the
fascia, resulting in pain or malfunction throughout the body.
Myofascial release utilizes a gentle form of stretching, producing
a profound healing effect upon muscle and fascia, eliminating pain and
restoring motion.
Site-Specific
Therapeutics
While
I often incorporate therapeutic techniques into an everyday massage,
persistent muscle and tissue problems, as well as chronic pain, may
warrant frequent therapy sessions of a shorter duration.
A customized treatment plan and payment schedule can be worked out
with the client. If
necessary, the client’s physician can be consulted.
Examples of conditions that can be treated are stiff neck, frozen
shoulder, back pain, loss of mobility, sciatica, headaches, and
fibromyalgia.
Swedish
Massage
This
is what most people envision when they think of massage. A
combination of gliding, kneading, compression, percussion and shaking,
Swedish massage is used to increase circulation, improve flexibility,
reduce muscle aches and tension, and to create a general feeling of
relaxation and well-being. You
can’t go wrong with a Swedish massage.
Sports Massage
& Stretching
Using
strokes similar to Swedish massage, combined with stretching and
range-of-motion techniques, I focus on muscles relevant to a particular
sport or activity. Actual
application varies depending on whether the massage is between activities,
just prior to performing, during an event, or immediately following a
competition. My special
interest and expertise lies in the areas of muscle lengthening, stretching
and flexibility. I have
trained in static, PNF and Active-Isolated stretching techniques.
Working together we can enhance your performance and reduce your
recovery time.
Corporate/Chair
Massage
I am available to provide massage
in your corporation or business, for your staff or your clientelle.
Performed using a special ergonomically-designed chair, the head, neck,
shoulders, back and arms can be worked while the client is fully clothed.
Great for a mid-day pick-me-up, chair massage relieves stress and
energizes the recipient, which is why it is so popular in the corporate
setting. Massages normally
last from 10 to 15 minutes.
Interested
in learning massage or other healing modalities?
Check our list of Class Offerings being taught
at Open Heart, Quiet Mind.
You can also schedule private or semi-private training/coaching sessions
with me to instruct
you in new techniques or to receive feedback on modalities you are having
trouble with.