Offerings

OFFERINGS

Massage
With so many styles of massage and bodywork it can be a challenge to choose one type of technique for your session. There is massage to quiet your stimulated mind, massage to assist muscles recover after an athletic event, and massage to release pain and tension from injured or overused muscle groups. You can choose a specific type of massage, or allow me to integrate different techniques to create a unique blend of massage for what will assist your body that day. Either way you will receive a tailored session to facilitate healing and relaxation. You will leave you session feeling lighter, breathing more deeply and perhaps being more aware of how your body is moving. Just feeling content in your body can greatly restore your peace of mind.

Swedish Relaxation Massage. Swedish massage increases the circulation of blood and lymph flushing toxins from your body using long gliding strokes, kneading with some friction. This gentle modality improves range of motion in your joints and allows the body some rest. Enjoy a deeply relaxing session that will melt away tension.

Therapeutic Deep Tissue Massage. Deep Tissue is an excellent route for the person that would like to work on specific areas and still feel more at ease after their session. Deep Tissue works to access deeper muscle tissue through the use of structures superficial to them. It entails moving joints through their range, and deeper pressure in general that warms tissue to increase pliability. Some techniques used incorporate deep forearm pressure, stretching, percussive movements, while others target increase in range of breath and ease of breathing.

Craniosacral Therapy. Craniosacral  Therapy improves the function of our central nervous system through a  very gentle approach. It is remarkably relaxing and encourages your body  in it’s own natural healing and resistance to disease. It has been  found to be an immense relief for people who suffer from migraines,  tension headaches, insomnia, TMJ disorder, chronic neck and back pain as  well as comfort from anxiety and depression, or simple exhaustion.

Sports Massage. Sports Massage uses elements of several modalities to assist athletes increase physical performance and speed recovery during their training for- or after an event. With my background in yoga stretching will be included for those of you that may not take the time to lengthen yourselves regularly. Techniques used aid in reducing injury, avoiding chronic issues, and offering relief to tired and sore muscles.

Trigger Point Therapy. We often find areas of our body that seem to have broad aches. When we overuse certain muscles and create repetitive stress patterns tiny places in muscle fibers contract and instead or returning to a relaxed state, they remain shortened in that contraction. Over time this can result in pain and discomfort, not to mention decreased range of motion to that affected joint. Trigger Point Therapy uses a mapping system of each muscle in the body where we compress gentle pressure on these points to relieve chronic pain and tension. It actually acts to restore more even blood flow to areas of muscle that are not receiving a healthy serving of oxygen. It’s incredibly effective, has a very penetrating sensation without being invasive to the body. It’s a wonderful venue for athletes looking to improve their performance or anyone who enjoys the effects of deep tissue but would like another avenue of relief.

Pre and Postnatal Massage. Massage during pregnancy can enhance a calm and restful term and delivery. Pregnancy is a unique time full of change for a woman and deserves some nurturing. Swedish Massage techniques are modified to address your individual needs throughout your growth during you pregnancy and after your birth. During the first trimester a massage can usually be performed as usual with little change in position, while later session are performed with extra support. Pillows are used to enhance your comfort and restoration. Massage is a wonderful relief for neck, hip, and lower back pain.

After your birth your body experiences new transitions and bodywork facilitates a greater ease for the body to gently continue passing through this change.  Discounts are available for pregnant women desiring frequent massage sessions in preparation for delivery.
I offer the Prana Llama Mamma’s Package in increments of 3, 6 or 9 sessions.

Hot Stone Aromatherapy Massage. The  Hot Stone Aromatherapy massage is a wonderful way to amplify  circulation and create a feeling of deep connectedness. This technique  is used with the aromatherapy blend of your choice to soothe your  body-mind. The use of essential oils fosters an environment of healing  and restoration. It encourages a heightened awareness of your breath and  your ability to focus in on that natural rhythm. This session begins by  warming your tissues with Swedish style movement before integrating the  stones. Stronger pressure and some deep tissue techniques can be added  at your request for a more penetrating decongestion of muscles. I use a  variety of stones to maximize heat conducted to different areas of your  body. This is ideal for someone that has mental fatigue or has not taken  solid time for themselves to relax in a while.