FABULOUS Massage

~Swedish~
Known as the "traditional" massage, and considered to be one of the most common types of massage. It was developed in the 1820's by a swedish doctor. Swedish massage uses many relaxing and calming techniques such as: kneading, Long gliding strokes, percussive, shaking motions, and vibrating techniques. It is used primarily for full body sessions, and promotes phenomenal relaxation. It affects the nerves, glands, muscles, circulation, and promotes health and well being.

~Deep Tissue~
This modality is intended to reach deep portions of thick muscles, specifically the individual muscle fibers. The muscles need to be warmed up before begining to apply deep work. Techniques that are used, are deep muscle compression and friction along the grain of the muscle. The purpose is to unstick the fibers of the muscles, and release both toxins and deeply held patterns of tension.

~Esalen~
Developed from the Esalen Institute in California. Esalen massage is a variation of swedish massage, although there are many differences. Esalen focuses on the body as a whole. With the theory that touch is not just a benefit, but a need for the body; esalen massage is said to be a phenomenal relaxation experience.

~Trigger Point~
Trigger points are small adhesions in throughout the body that are main causes of pain. You may know adhesions as "knots." Balled up muscle tissue, that needs to be reformed. Once i find the trigger point i am able to determine how to work it out through pressure points that mimick accupressure.

~Reflexology~
This is an accupressure type technique that is performed on the hands and feet. It is based on the ancient oriental theory that meridian lines or pathways carry itself throughout the body. Because each zone or part of the body has a corresponding reflex point on the feet, stimulating that refelx point causes stimulation in the natural energy of the related organ. I then apply an appropriate amount of pressure, when i locate congested areas that need to be worked out.

~Thai~
An interactive manipulation of the body using passive stretching and gentle pressure along the energy lines. I like to best describe the stretching as a mimick of the yoga positions. Thai is beneficial in freeing muscular and joint tension, and improves flexabilty.

~Myofascial~
A form of release therapy, that is goes hand in hand with deep tissue work. The release works by the manipulation of the fascia that connects and surrounds the muscles. Because the fascia is body-wide, a tension or trauma in one part of the body can affect other areas of the body.

~Light Touch~
Using a nickel weights pressure, this modality uses long strokes, short strokes, and fast and slow strokes. This benefits circulation in the body.

~Sports Massage~
A special form of massage that is typically used before during and after athletic events to prepare the athlete for exceptional performance. This will help to drain away fatigue, relieve swelling, reduce muscle tension, to promote flexability, and prevent injury.

~On site/ Chair~
You are massaged fully clothed in a massage chair designed to relax you. There is no minimun amount of minutes for a chair massage. This is great to have me come out to your special events!

Customizing:
Prior to the session is a verbal intake in which we can customize a massage to fit your needs using one, two or all of the ethical modalities that I am certified to performed.