Modalities

All modalities are done in a designated private room, with relaxing music and proper draping. see the FAQ's for some general information about massage. Listed below are the modalities I practice most. Note some can be integrated with each other or used as solo therapies.

Swedish Massage and Pregnancy Massage are a full body therapy that induces overall relaxation. This modality includes long fluid strokes, muscle kneading, percussion and  friction. oil or lotion is used to provide glide over the skin and heated modalities are sometimes used as needed or requested. Disrobing to your comfort level  is key to your relaxation! Pregos get some extra bolstering dependent on their trimester and doctor restrictions, but lots of Momma love! Unfortunately no added heated modalities for moms to be. Session options are  75 min or 90 min Swedish/Pregnancy Massage on BookNow scheduling online.

Deep Tissue Massage is a segmental approach of working superficial to deeper layers of tissues of the body to decrease pain and/or postural imbalance. This modality uses slower strokes to soften and lengthen tissues with the use of cremes, lotions and/or liniments. This modality focuses on  areas of pain and imbalance rather than the whole body. Sessions options are from 60-120 min and are included in the Massage Therapy category on BookNow scheduling online.

Neuromuscular Therapy is also known as trigger point therapy. This therapy is used to re-establish balance between the muscular and nervous systems by identifying and eliminating trigger points. (focal points of hypersensitivity that generate sensations like; pain, numbness and pressure, to name a few). Like Deep Tissue, this is also a slower, segmental approach that focuses on areas of specific pain and imbalance rather than the whole body. Session options are 60-120 mins and are included in the Massage Therapy category on Book Now scheduling online.

Myofascial Release Therapy is specific for balancing the connective tissue matrix (fascia) that surrounds and wraps all tissues in the body. This is a slow technique that uses no lubricants. This therapy is used to balance distortions from postural imbalances, soft tissue injuries and repetitive functional tensions. This therapy follows fascial planes, thus works generalized areas. Sessions options are 60-120 min and are included in the Massage Therapy category on BookNow scheduling online.

Sports Massage uses a variety of massage techniques designed to help acute injury in athletes, Minors or those who need shorter but frequent treatments to help recover a specific area of interest. Any of the above mentioned modalities may also be used during these sessions as needed and tolerated for tissue progression in the healing process. This is available on BookNow scheduling as Sports Massage online.

Hot Stone Massage is a full body technique utilizing heated stones to release tension, improve circulation and induce relaxation and grounding. The use of the heated stones helps penetrate tissues without use of manual therapies like deep tissue or neuromuscular therapy. Oil is used to glide the stones over the body and disrobing to your comfort level is key to your relaxation! sessions are 90 min and is called Hot Rocks/Heated Bamboo on BookNow scheduling online.

Zoku Shin Do (The heart of the feet)an East Asian foot massage used to relax the mind and body while stimulating Qi (life force). Lots of lotion is used during the massage.sessions options are 20-30 mins. With the addition of an Ionic foot soak before or after the therapy session options are  longer; 55-65 mins and available on BookNow scheduling online. 

Luk Pra Kob Thai herbal compresses are applied locally for pain relief and working with sen lines (life force pathways). Benefits of compresses include: anti-inflammatory, local analgesic, muscle and tendon  relaxation, improving range of motion, circulation locally,  and they just smell good! Herbal compresses can be utilized with all Clients with the exception of pregnant and child Clients. This is a stand alone session of 45mins and available on BookNow scheduling online. 

Heated Bamboo Massage performed with warm bamboo tools of varying sizes as a full body treatment and available for focus on more specific areas of tension similar to Deep Tissue massage (with heat) to reduce tension and stress as well as stimulating the flow of lymph and blood leaving you feeling relaxed and revitalized. Oil or cream is used for this modality. This is a stand alone 90 min  therapy session has the option of utilizing both Hot Stones and Heated Bamboo (Sticks and Stones massage). Please specify this optional request in advance. (on your booking comments) and is available on BookNow scheduling online.   

Raindrop Technique is a Lakota practice that uses highly antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory essential oils to simultaneously reduce inflammation and rid the body of certain pathogens that are believed to lie dormant along the spine. The theory states pathogens create inflammation which, in turn, cause spinal misalignments and/or chronic colds/sickness (caused by viral and bacterial pathogens). Sessions of Raindrop Technique can be done in addition to a Massage Therapy session but, adds an additional 45 mins to treatment time and is charged as a stand alone treatment. Or as a stand alone therapy of 45 mins and is available on BookNow scheduling online.  

Body Wrap or Scrub Treatment Changing of the seasons can be unforgiving on our skin. With your choice of body treatment wrap we can get your skin hydrated and feeling silky soft again. Sessions include dry brushing, mud/seaweed application, scalp, neck and face massage. Removal of the mask is done with warm towels followed by body butter application. 90 min session include a light Swedish massage. Mask choices are Kopi (coffee), Kakao (chocolate), Hibiscus, Mint Algae or Seaweed.

Scrubs are a granulated sugar and oil mixture applied to the extremities after dry brushing and removed with warm towels. 90 min sessions include a 30-40 min massage prior to scrub application. The 60 min option is only scrub/mask application, set and removal only. these are NOT available on BookNow scheduling online as I only do them on set days a month. I do NOT have a shower at my facility.

 Meridian Balance is an acupressure technique also called dredging channels or meridians. This is a technique that requires 5 sessions to complete 3 major cycles or meridians that allow Qi to flow with balance throughout the body. sessions are done as a stand alone therapy and should be done by cycles with days to no more than 2 weeks between sessions. There are 2 options to book/pay; per session rate and Meridian Balancing 5 session package available on BookNow scheduling online. 

Structural Integration is done starting with plumb line and gait analysis to find strain patterns in body tissues. The goal is to put the bones where they need to be to create the most functional ease with movement through bodywork. Assisting clients to maintain functional  posture, improved body mechanics as well as body awareness to learn self awareness and care. This technique requires 10 sessions done 1-2 weeks apart and usually requires client participation and public underwear. Before and after each session photos are optional but a great way for us to track progress and patterns/habits.  There are 2 options to book/pay; per session rate and Structural Integration 10 session package available on BookNow scheduling online.