Types of Massage

My foundation is in Swedish massage and I draw from other modalities and techniques such as Shiatsu and Thai massage. My personal style is to incorporate passive stretching and slow joint mobilization with muscle compressions. I also offer deep tissue and injury specific massage with use of hot and cold hydrotherapy treatments.

The combination of all these techniques will help improve your circulation, relieve muscle tension and assist in relaxation. With initial check in before each visit we can discuss any area of tension or healing that are going on in your body, areas that may need to be addressed during your massage session. My aim is to make each session about you and specific goals you have for reaching relaxation and wellness.

• Swedish massage is used with oils applying smooth, gliding strokes and firm but gentle pressure which helps to relax and warm your muscles.
• Shiatsu massage comes from a form of Japanese bodywork. Shiatsu literally means "finger pressure". Techniques use finger and palm pressure along energetic pathways, similar to what is used in acupuncture. With this type of massage you will feel an increase in circulation and muscle tension melting.
• The passive stretching I use is stemmed from Thai massage that incorporates a series of yoga like stretches and joint mobilization which has an energizing and relaxing effect on your body at the same time. It helps with flexibility, tight joints and muscles leaving you feeling renewed.
• Deep tissue massage is generally used for chronic tension in specific areas of your body described as "knots" commonly found in shoulders, neck, or low back areas. Holding a gradual deepening firm pressure in these areas will encourage the knots to release. Depending on your severity of the adhesions I highly recommend a series of these treatments as most knotted up muscles develop over time and will take time to retrain and heal.
• The use of heat or cold treatments helps prepare your muscles for massage and increase blood flow to speed healing from injury or over use.