What I Offer

My Professional Services:

Your session may be comprised of one or any combination of the following, to best suit your needs:

Muscle Testing & Postural Assessment

Muscle testing involves finding a muscle that is unbalanced and then attempting to determine why that muscle is not functioning properly. Treatments may involve specific joint manipulation, or various myofascial therapies among other techniques. The object is to isolate and test the function of a single muscle in the best possible manner.
Postural assessments include examining the alignment of physical structures and determining which, if any, are not properly aligned. The best treatment plan for bringing the structures back into alignment is then determined.

Swedish

Swedish massage can be relaxing or energizing, depending on how it is performed. It is designed to improve circulation and boost immunity. It may also reduce scar tissue adhesions and speed healing as well as reduce swelling and congestion. Basic strokes which flow toward the heart, as well as a combination of kneading, rolling, gliding, vibrational, percussive, and tapping movements are used, A lubricant is used to reduce friction on the skin. The client is covered by a sheet, with only the area being worked on exposed.

Deep Tissue

Deep tissue techniques are designed for more focused massage work and are usually integrated with other massage techniques. Working a specific joint, muscle or muscle group, the therapist will access deeper layers of the soft tissue. It is often effective for chronic muscular pain, injury rehabilitation as well as reducing inflammation-related pain caused by arthritis and tendinitis. Each person experiences pressure differently. Starting superficially and easing into the depth of the muscle slowly often allows more movement. If the pressure is applied too deeply or too quickly, the muscle may tighten to protect that area. Techniques that utilize deep-tissue/deep-muscle massage are administered to affect the sub-layer of musculature and fascia. The muscles must be relaxed for the therapist to be able to reach deeper layers and effectively perform deep-tissue massage.

Neuromuscular (Trigger Point) Therapy

This is a form of deep tissue work intended to break up ischemic areas of tissue, eliminate trigger points and restore postural alignment. Trigger Points are areas of tissue that refer pain sensations to other parts of the body and may be painful themselves. Treatment involves trigger point compression, myofascial and muscle activating techniques. Compression applies pressure to these points leading to the release of tension. Generally, this is initially uncomfortable followed by a feeling of release in the muscle. Success is measured by pain reduction as well as increased range of motion and strength. Trigger Point Therapy relies on client-therapist interaction. The therapist encourages the client to vocalize what he is feeling throughout the session.

Geriatric Massage

Geriatric massage is massage tailored to the specific needs of elderly persons. It addresses the aspects of aging and its associated complications. This type of massage is often limited to a shorter time span and is usually gentle and relaxing. Geriatric massage is often performed in assisted nursing facilities as well as private homes.

Corporate De-Stressing

Create an oasis of relaxation in the midst of your busy office environment! Often, most people look at massage as a luxury, but it’s the most effective way to prevent stress and the problems that arise out of stress. Massage therapy is less expensive than most health/fitness programs and has been found to save corporations billions of dollars on health care costs. Massage also increases alertness, productivity and creates an overall better attitude in employees. Since massage improves the immune system, it can help reduce absenteeism. Not only will employees have decreased anxiety and tension levels they will feel great!

CranioSacral Therapy

Craniosacral therapy is a very gentle and relaxing modality and it is performed with the client fully clothed. The therapist gently works with the spine, skull and its cranial sutures, diaphragms, and fascia.; only about 5g of pressure is used. Working in this way, the restrictions of nerve passages are eased, the movement of cerebrospinal fluid through the spinal cord is optimized.