Body/Energywork (Massage)

Benefits of Massage

Massage is such a broad term for the many types of bodywork that exist. I've been to countless massage therapists and have always had very different experiences from each therapist. My work tends to be slow, penetrating and meditative. Having been in practice for over 15 years, I have a wide variety of therapeutic skills. In the past several years, however, I have moved beyond technique and work primarily from intuition. Technique has become something which informs my work, but it is not the focus. Because I work intuitively, your experience and the manner in which I work with you may vary significantly from one session to the next. Technique, for me, often plays the role of being the foundation but not the essential element of what I do.

Having said that, it still may be helpful to get a general idea of the types of techniques which have provided the foundation of my work. If a specific technique is of interest to you please be sure to let me know before your session. In order to maintain appropriate boundaries, massage sessions are not available to somatic therapy clients.

Please note that first sessions are always 90 minutes. Following the first session you may elect to schedule 60 or 90 minute sessions. I do not provide sessions shorter than 60 minutes.

Aromatherapy:

Essential oils used in massage oils, air spritzers or diffusers to address emotional imbalances. Aromatherapy products are available for purchase.

Breathwork:

Breathing techniques to calm the mind, relax the body and to assist the release of physiological, emotional and energetic toxins.

Compassionate Touch:

Nurturing touch for those grieving and the terminally ill.

Cross Fiber:

A deep technique used to break-up scar tissue and adhesions.

CranioSacral Therapy:

Subtle touch used to enhance the nervous system.

Deep Tissue:

Very firm pressure. While I may incorporate some deep tissue, generally I work more subtly.

Energy Work:

Reiki, Chakra balancing, and intuition used to equalize energetic imbalances.

Fascia Release :

Deep, slow, and penetrating strokes which release the fascia (connective tissue). Fascial release is performed without the use of lotions or oils.

Gua Sha:

Releases stagnant blood, energy and blockages by gliding and stroking using a special gua sha tool.May leave skin red in areas of stagnation.

Guided Visualization:

Visualizations used in order to connect to our deep resources.

Lymphatic Drainage:

Stroking and light compression to facilitate lymph flow. This work is essential to breast massage and critical for post mastectomy and diabetic clients.

Meditation:

Various types of mindfulness training. Brings calmness to all and extremely effective for stress, general anxiety and panic disorders.

Pregnancy:

Specialized techniques to relieve muscular and emotional tension associated with pregnancy. Often includes other techniques such as lymphatic drainage to relieve swollen ankles.

Skin Rolling:

Loosens superficial connective tissue.

Seated Massage:

On-site massage using a professional massage chair. I rarely provide this service, but may do so under special circumstances.

Somatic Therapy:

Uses mindfulness, touch, energy work, psychotherapeutic techniques, and dialogue to bring greater awareness to internal experience. Somatic therapy aims to assist the client in living their fullest lives.

Sports Massage:

Utilizes specific strokes to help athletes obtain maximum performance and reduce recovery time.

Trigger Point Therapy:

Press, hold and flush technique used to relieve painful "knots".

Relaxation/Circulatory:

Calms the body and spirit while increasing circulation to assist release of toxins.

Trepidations:

Rocking, shaking and passive joint movement used to release unconscious holding patterns.

Woman’s Massage:

Focused work on the pelvic basin and breast tissue to increase circulation and stimulate lymph drainage.