Hands, fingers and elbows are used to affect the deeper structures of the muscular-skeletal system. Aids in the release of chronic & soft tissue tension, pain due to stress, over exertion, and injury. The work is slow and subtle and can be a little painful but very beneficial. Deep and slow breathing is key to achieve relaxation and the release of tension.

Western style table massage involves oils & lotions. The therapist massages skin to skin using the hands, arms, and elbows in this flowing massage. This massage will promote relaxation in not only the body but the mind. Essential oils are great to combine with this treatment.

Aromatherapy comes from ancient times using herbs and plants to promote health and well-being. Pure essential oils work with the entire being as a whole. It has helped people by relieving depression and anxiety, reducing stress, relaxing, uplifting, sedating or stimulating, restoring you both physically and emotionally. You will experience the best results by receiving aromatherapy blends in a swedish massage or by steam inhalation.

Eastern style clothed or draped massage that can be performed on a floor mat or massage table. The therapist uses hands, elbows, knees and sometimes the feet to work on your “meridians” and muscles. Stretches are also incorporated in this healing massage to unblock your “Chi”; your inner energy. This massage helps you feel balanced and energized

Fingers, thumbs, knuckles, and elbows focus on the soft tissue by slowly applying firm pressure to a specific area. An actual “Trigger Point” is an area of hyper-irritability within soft tissue structures, characterized by local tenderness and sometimes referred phenomena. These referred sensations can include pain, tingling, numbness burning, or itching. Similar to deep tissue work.

Often when muscles have been trained hard OR if you are experiencing a lack of physical activity, muscles tend to seize up, contract and shorten. I will assist and educate you on gentle stretches that will help lengthen your muscles to give your body a better range of motion. Stretching will help improve flexibility, reduce tension, prevent injury, and help relieve pain.

Heat is used to release chronic tension in your muscles (hot packs, hot damp cloths). Cold is used to reduce inflammation on acute injuries, while acting as a painkiller (ice massage, ice packs).