All therapists working out of Open Heart, Quiet Mind manage their own schedules.
Please contact your therapist directly.  Thank you.

All services are strictly non-sexual, therapeutic touch.

Zen Shiatsu

A Japanese modality based upon restoring “ki”, the vital life force that flows through the body’s “meridians," shiatsu's intent is to support and restore the free flow of this energy so that the body can maintain and heal itself.  Consisting primarily of compression using thumbs, palms, elbows, knees and feet, shiatsu provides a very relaxing, yet stimulating massage.  Breathwork, stretching, range of motion, and acupressure may be incorporated.  Shiatsu may be performed on a padded floor mat or on a massage table.  The client typically remains dressed in loose, comfortable clothing.  This is body-mind-spirit work at its best.  Schedule with Ric, Claire or Audrey.

Thai Massage

Thai massage, with its roots in yoga and ayurveda, is a unique and amazing system that combines deep compression, strong stretches, gentle twisting and joint mobilization.  It releases tension, calms the body, increases vitality, and encourages harmony of body, mind and spirit.  Thai is done on a mat on the floor with the client dressed in loose, comfortable clothing.  Requiring a progressive flow to properly warm up and prepare the tissues for increasingly deep work, please allow 90 minutes for your Thai massage experience.  Tell me more!  Schedule with Ric or Claire.

Swedish Massage

This is what most people envision when they think of massage.  This "standard" modality is practiced in the West to sooth tense muscles, promote circulation, improve flexibility and create a general feeling of relaxation and well-being using a combination of gliding, kneading, compression, percussion and rocking.  Several of these techniques rely on direct contact with the skin, so the client rests unclothed on a padded massage table, draped with linens and blankets to maintain warmth and modesty, while specific areas of the body are worked on.  You can't go wrong with a Swedish massage.  Schedule with Ric, Claire or Audrey.

Stone Massage

Stone massage shares some of the techniques and benefits of Swedish massage, but adds the therapeutic effects of heated and cooled stones and their subtle, natural electromagnetic properties.  Warm stones are placed in key areas to help soften and prepare tissues for deeper work if desired.  Both warm and cool stones may be used to smooth or manipulate tissues and facilitate the "microcirculation" that flushes debris out and fresh oxygenated blood in.  Sometimes considered a mere "spa" treatment, this modality has real therapeutic value.  Schedule with Claire or Audrey.

Myofascial Release

Connective tissue (fascia) surrounds, supports and protects every muscle, bone, nerve, blood vessel and organ in the body.  Trauma, inflammation, repetitive-stress or postural imbalances 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 tissue, reducing or eliminating pain and restoring range of motion.  Schedule with Ric.

Acupressure

Whether you want the deeper pressure used in Shiatsu and Thai, or you prefer the gentler techniques of Jin Shin, we 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.  Tell me more!  Schedule with Ric.

Meditative Relaxation Massage

This modality combines the techniques of a Swedish massage with a more Asian sensibility, resulting in a generally slower pace and fewer stimulating strokes.  Clients are encouraged to remain present by focusing on their breath, becoming aware of how the exhalation can release negative thoughts and emotions as well as physical tension in areas the therapist can't reach, while inhalation brings in the opportunity for positive change.  This is a great modality for developing awareness of your mental and physical state, and perhaps even "rooting" an intention of some kind.  Schedule with Claire.

Sports Massage & Stretching

The focus is on muscles relevant to a particular sport or activity.  Different techniques are employed depending on whether the massage is just prior to performing, between heats, or immediately following an event.  Incorporated into your training regime, massage together with static, PNF and active-isolated stretching techniques may be used to facilitate muscle lengthening, increase flexibility, enhance your performance, and reduce your recovery time.  Schedule with Ric.

Chair Massage

We are available to provide massage in your corporation or business, for your staff or your clientele.  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.    To discuss the possibilities, contact Ric, Claire or Audrey.

Please note: Persistent muscle and tissue problems, as well as chronic pain, may warrant frequent therapy sessions of a shorter duration. Examples of conditions that can be treated are stiff neck, frozen shoulder, back pain, loss of mobility, sciatica, headaches, and fibromyalgia.  If necessary, the client’s physician can be consulted.  A customized treatment plan and payment schedule may be possible.  Consult your therapist to discuss your options.