MASSAGE SERVICES & DEFINITIONS

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY
The craniosacral system consists of  membranes & cerebrospinal fluid that surrounds and protects the brain and spinal cord.  An imbalance or restriction in this vital system could potentially cause any number of sensory, motor or neurological disabilities.  These include chronic eye pain & difficulties, scoliosis, motor-coordination impairments, learning disabilities and many other health challenges, including effects of chemotherapy, radiation, repetitive motion strains, migraines, fibromyalgia, ADD, chronic fatigue, depression, mental focus, etc. This therapy provides a gentle, non-invasive method of detection and correction that encourages your body’s own natural healing mechanisms to dissipate the negative effects of stress on the central nervous system. The overall benefits are optimal health and an increase in resistance to disease.

Imagine a little stream (cerebrospinal fluid) running down the center of your back (spine) that when you get injured (emotionally, mentally, physically, spiritually) debris similar to rocks, limbs, etc. (restrictions) falls into it causing the flow to either slow down or have to flow over or around the debris and sometimes even stopping.  These interferences (restrictions) in the streams flow (cerebrospinal fluid) are similar to the interferences of your nervous system, lymphatic system, etc. and therefore many mental, physical, emotional and spiritual dysfunctions are born.  CranioSacral Therapy will unleash many of these restrictions by gently lifting these stones, branches, etc from your stream and allowing the stream to flow naturally again thereby allowing the body to heal.

PREGNANCY MASSAGE
A series of massages designed to assist you in your fertility efforts, to feel your best while pregnant and/or transition back to before pregnancy status.  Great for the Mom-To-Be and for the new baby as well.  Research shows regular massage during pregnancy assists in easier deliveries.

Massage for the Mom-To-Be is designed to relieve the aches and pains by addressing specific discomforts and by facilitating overall relaxation.  Back pain, symphysis pubis pain, neck and shoulder pain to mention a few. Often sleep is better for at least a day or two.  Studies show fewer complications during labor and their infants had fewer postnatal complications when regular massage is received during pregnancy.

Postpartum:
A very important and stressful time in the new mother’s life.   Special attention is given to the type of birth given (c-section, vaginal) with special attention to various areas as needed (uterus, large intestine, ribs, hips, etc.) area as needed.

Preconception:
A massage performed to release muscle tension or energy blocks.   Must be done only during the time from the start of menstruation until the time of ovulation.  Can be performed on both partners and each partner can be taught to work on each other.  Intention is to break up adhesions and increase blood supply to spine and pelvis. 

Newborn & Infant Massage:
While I demonstrate massage on a baby doll you will massage your baby, taking  valuable techniques home with you to use to calm and bond with him or her.

THERAPEUTIC MASSAGES

Lymphatic:
Light strokes (not affecting the muscles) (not bursting toxins) circular pumping motions, in a specific pattern throughout the body before and after each joint.  Subtle light strokes help recirculate the lymphatic flow, activate fluid circulation and stimulate the functioning of the immune and parasympathetic nervous systems.  Positive results for swelling, detoxification, regeneration of tissues from burns and scars (pre and post-surgical), rejuvenation, anti-aging effects, alleviation of wrinkles, reduction in symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia, stimulates the immune system, etc.

Imagine your body as a house. The organs are the rooms and the hallways are the lymphatics.  Should a fire break out, you would have to empty the hallway in order to empty the rooms.  The fire could be an infection, cold or toxin; any disorder causing the attention of the innate healing system.  Most cases of disharmony in the body and mind are due to an exhausted lymph system or rather “full hallways and rooms”.  The lymphatic massage or Masso therapy is holistic and universal in its nature to heal  The body has its own natural ecology.  Its only function is to survive, at the cost of its own health. A very healthy alternative to remove the effects of everyday toxins of our environment.

Deep Tissue:
Works deeper into the belly of the muscles for relief of pain or strain from activities such as yard work, sports, dancing, repetitive motions, spinal misalignments, etc.  Releases tension and tight muscles that keep you from fully enjoying life.

Neuromuscular Massage - Targets specific muscles or muscle groups in a particular area of pain. Releases trigger points that causes restrictions in the body.

SWEDISH
Long, flowing strokes to help you relax and enjoy the moment.  Essential oils may be added for aromatherapy massage. 

RAINDROP THERAPY
A technique for that disperses 8 essential oils directly onto the spine using a light finger touch to stimulate energy impulses in the nervous system, then applying hot towel compresses.  This brings the body back  into balance and clears and aligns its energy centers.  Reduces spinal inflammation, viruses that hibernate along the spinal column (such as shingles) and helps straighten spinal curvatures. Extremely relaxing and enjoyable as well as Therapeutic.

REIKI
Energy work to restore health to the body, sometimes referred to as “laying on of hands.”

QUANTUM TOUCH
A series of breathing and body awareness techniques that amplify life force energy. Can be used alone or in conjunction with other therapies to allow the body’s own natural abilities to heal.

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