What I Can Do to Help You
I can help with pain relief, relaxation, and even injury rehabilitation after a car wreck. I use a range of massage techniques to accomplish your goals. If your body doesn't respond well to one style we will move on to something that works better for you. I offer my professional opinion to keep us on tract with your objectives, but the final word about level of pressure and type of work we do is always up to you.
Swedish Massage
The stress relief component of massage is as potent as the muscle effects. The number of medical conditions that are directly caused or exacerbated by the daily stress of life is quite large. Symptoms can include fatigue, muscle aches, headaches, reduced resistance to infection, joint pain, jaw pain, shortness of breath, rapid heartbeat, chest pain, gastrointestinal discomforts, premenstrual syndrome, menopausal symptoms, insomnia, memory problems, anxiety and depression. If we can help reduce some of these symptoms in your daily life by calming your “fight or flight” response, clearly you will enjoy life more and function better.
Zen Shiatsu Massage
I give most of my sessions on a massage table, but if a person is particularly interested in receiving Shiatsu, I will use a futon on the floor. Shiatsu means “finger pressure”. My training is in Zen Shiatsu. It uses stretching and pressure on the acupuncture points and meridians with an intention to listen to the client’s body and facilitate balanced energy flow.
Deep Tissue Massage
I combine relaxation technique with deep tissue massage to relieve your specific aches and pains in a way that leaves you feeling peaceful and rested. I use lymphatic drainage, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, neuromuscular facilitation, Shiatsu and other deep tissue techniques to accomplish your therapeutic goals. My deep tissue techniques include movement, firm pressure, stretching and resistance (isometric exercise) in order to effect deeper tissues without relying on brute force to push through the outer tissues.