Muscle Release Technique ^tm

A unique injury therapy that combines compression, extension, movement, and breath to give the therapist a tool to provide, in many cases, relief from pain in one treatment. With the Muscle Release TechniqueSM scar tissue is broken up, the muscle is lengthened, muscle memory is restored and relief from pain starts immediately.

Deep Tissue

Releases the chronic patterns of tension in the body through slow strokes and deep finger pressure on the contracted areas, either following or going across the grain of muscles, tendons and fascia. It is called deep tissue, because it also focuses on the deeper layers of muscle tissue.

Neuromuscular Therapy

Works very specifically with each muscle from one attachment site to the other (origin and insertion on the bone) and across the belly and length of the muscle to release areas of tension and pain. Sometimes for one muscle to be accessed it is necessary to palpate beneath another muscle. Neuromuscular training is specific in this way. With attention to these details of a muscle’s structure you can access areas that frequently aren’t touched in other types of massage and increase circulation to the muscle thereby alleviating pain.

Trigger Point Therapy

Applies concentrated finger pressure to "trigger points" (painful irritated areas in muscles that trigger a response in another area) and muscle attachments to break cycles of spasm and pain.

Myofascial Release

A form of bodywork that is manipulative in nature and seeks to rebalance the body by releasing tension in the fascia. Long, stretching strokes are utilized to release muscular tension.

Cranialsacral Therapy

A technique for finding and correcting cerebral and spinal imbalances or blockages that may cause sensory, motor or intellectual dysfunction.

Swedish Massage

A system of long strokes, kneading and friction techniques on the more superficial layers of the muscles, combined with active and passive movements of the joints.

Reiki

An energetic “Hands On Healing” technique that balances the energy of the body mind and spirit. Rei and Ki are Japanese words for power that when used in combination mean “Great Power, or Universal Life Force, God Power” Chi is the Chinese equivalent as in Tai Chi or Japanese Aikido the martial arts that access the same life force. There are several degrees of Reiki that represent different levels of intensification of the Reiki energy and different techniques. Second degree Reiki has a technique for balancing emotional body with the physical body.

BodyMind Healing/BodyMemory Recall

Stress and emotions have been proven to cause physical pain and dysfunction. Our approach is to help restore your body's full functioning and pain/stress free balance through the integration of Myofascial Release, Cranialsacral therapy, Energy Medicine, Reiki, Guided Imagery & Breath work. Using a combination of techniques BodyMind Healing helps to release core patterns or “body memories” held in the tissues that create a feedback loop that manifests as physical pain or emotional unease. Different types of touch help to calm these through the body centered treatment creating great ease physically, emotionally and mentally.

Energy Medicine

Energy Medicine is the science and the art of optimizing your energies to help your body and mind function at their best. Energy Medicine recognizes energy as a vital, living, moving force that determines much about health and happiness. In energy medicine, energy is the medicine, and energy is also the patient. You heal the body by activating its natural healing energies; you also heal the body by restoring energies that have become weak, disturbed, or out of balance.

Acupressure

Using touch to affect changes in the flow of the body’s energy through the meridian system used in Traditional Chinese medicine. This needle-less treatment is helpful for a variety of concerns including treating pain and stress.

Exfoliating Body Scrub

A full body exfoliation and massage. This treatment will increases circulation and remove dead skin. It leaves your skin healthy and rejuvenated. combing this will massage makes it a uniquely invigorating and relaxing experience.

Hot Stone Massage

Hot Stone Massage is a specialty massage using smooth heated stones that help tight muscles release in a very unique relaxing session. The stones are sanitized and heated to 120-150° before each massage.

Couples Massage

A treat for a couple to harmonize your energies while relaxing and having a massage together. Performed in the same room or at the same establishment Couples Massages must be booked via phone because of the need to schedule two therapists at the same time at an available location. If possible the woman may have a male therapist and man may receive from a female therapist accentuating a perfect balance of Yin and Yang or Divine Masculine & Divine Feminine Cosmic energy creating harmony and balance between the couple.

On-site Massage (also known as executive or corporate massage)

This massage can be administered while the client is clothed and seated in a specially designed chair. These massage chairs most often slope forward allowing access to the large muscles of the back. On-site massage usually lasts between 15 and 30 minutes and is intended to relax and improve circulation. Our corporate programs may make use of a table instead to use more specific techniques the chair does not allow. Focus can be shifted from relaxation to wellness/injury management according to each company’s needs.

Prenatal Massage**

Specific massage techniques that have been shown to reduce pregnancy discomforts and to enhance the physiological and emotional well-being of both mother and fetus.

Massage has been known to calm many of the aches and pains associated with pregnancy such as sciatica, swelling, back and neck pain, and upset stomach. Prenatal massage has also been shown to improve physical discomforts by encouraging circulation and by stretching the muscles and joints to their full range of motion to improve skin elasticity and body tone. Studies show that pregnant women who receive regular prenatal massages are more at ease - furthermore relaxing the fetus inside their womb.

Postpartum Massage**

Specialized massage techniques can help to rebalance the structure of a woman's body by improving skin elasticity and muscle tone. Massage also has a physiological effect on a new mother; it can help ease any postpartum depression and encourage her to bond with her new baby.

Thai Massage

Thai Massage uses passive stretching and gentle pressure along the body's energy lines to increase flexibility, relieve muscle and joint tension and balance the body's energy systems. Thai massage is both deeply relaxing and energizing. Thai massage takes place on a futon mat on the floor, and you wear loose fitting clothing. The therapist uses gentle compression and stretching techniques and will move your body into various positions without any work on your part using his or her whole body, including her feet. Don't expect massage like you think of it traditionally--this is completely different!

The Bars™

The Bars are 32 points on your head that when touched create a bar of energy that dissipates the electromagnetic buildup of all the thoughts, ideas, attitudes, decisions and beliefs that you have ever had about anything. By running energy through these "Bars" the electromagnetic charge is released. Releasing stuck energy is like deleting old files off your computer bank. You have more space to create something new and wonderful!

Receiving The Bars™ is a simple, non-invasive, energy process where a Certified Bars Practitioner lightly touches 32 key points on your head to release the electromagnetic charge that holds the beliefs, decisions, judgments and considerations from any and all life times. Receiving this incredibly dynamic process (having your Bars run) leaves you feeling refreshed and relaxed and it can also change your life.

**In all cases, a pregnant or post-pregnant woman should always ask their doctor if massage therapy is recommended before seeking a massage therapist.