Many folks suffer from daily stress & fatigue. The chronic wear and tear on the body can often become so routine that our bodies become anesthetized.

 

Therapeutic/Medical Massage can help to improve posture, body function, & reduce stress. It brings better blood flow as well as an overall sense of wellbeing. A customized therapy using any combination of deep tissue, Swedish, trigger point therapy, myofascial release, neuromuscular therapy, positional release and/or active release techniques.​

 

Therapeutic Massage is often thought of as a luxury. I believe it's more of a necessity for proper body maintenance. Whether you have a job that keeps you at a desk all day or you're an athlete, massage can help you keep your muscles and joints in optimum shape!

 

What can Therapeutic/Medical Massage do for you?

• Relieves stress

• Improves muscle tone & range of motion

• Reduces chronic pain & inflammation

• Improves circulation

• Boosts the immune system

• Assists in healing of physical & emotional trauma

• Reduces recovery time from injury

• Calms the mind and body, yet stimulates the nervous system and overall circulation

Thai Yoga Massage opens the body, encouraging deep relaxation through breath awareness and gentle yoga stretches. In this unique type of clothed, therapeutic, stretching massage, Karen guides you through a series of passive yoga stretches, while palming & thumbing along the body's energy lines & pressures points with precise application of hands-on techniques of rhythmic pressure, using patterns of strokes & trigger point therapy. 

 

The yoga stretches that are used will help your body release muscle tension, improve flexibility as well as muscle tone & will help to restore balance & energy within the physical body & mind. The rhythmic hands-on techniques release toxins as it nourishes the muscles, stimulating the flow of the body’s natural healing properties. Utilizing acupressure and Shiatsu techniques, it creates a powerful release of stress & tension, as it increases vitality and well-being, restoring the body’s natural balance and health. 

 

This massage is most often done on a padded, floor mat. It can also be performed on a table, which is recommended for people who have difficulties getting on/off the floor.  Typically oils aren’t used for this style of massage, however, a small amount of a light oil may be used for the hands, feet, face and neck. Sessions can also be customized to target localized trouble spots.

 

Come to your appointment dressed in comfortable clothing that will allow ease of movement and flexibility. It is best not to have eaten 60 minutes prior to ease any digestive discomfort. 

Give yourself the gift of relaxation! Alleviate stress & unwind from your busy life as you enjoy the soothing touch of relaxation AromaTherapy essential oil massage.

 

AromaTherapy Massage is a simple yet powerful way to provide every individual with an essential oil experience using 8 different DoTerra Essential oils.

 

This is a full body Swedish massage with light, relaxing strokes to help calm the senses & promote a deep feeling of peace & tranquility.

 

Each essential oil is selected for its individual aromatic properties, and for their powerful aromatic properties when combined. AromaTherapy Massage is a safe & effective way to receive the full benefits of essential oils, and can be adapted to accommodate young or sensitive skin so that anyone can benefit without the worry of overwhelming the body. 

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Lymphatic Vacuum Therapy

Certain health conditions (such as recent surgery, diabetes, cancer treatments that involve removal of the lymph nodes, infection, and trauma) can cause fluid to back up in the body. This specialized medical massage has a very light touch that encourages the natural drainage of the lymph fluid, which carries waste products away from the tissues back toward the heart so that it can be released from the body. This massage decongests the lymphatic pathways as it enhances the immune system as it removes bacteria, viruses, cancer cells and dead cells from the body, improves nutrition to the tissues, and increases tissue metabolism. 

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Vacuum therapy is a safe, highly effective and non invasive treatment to open and drain the lymphatic system. Using an electric suction device that moves the adipose tissue and lymph fluid towards the lymphatic system, the vacuum technique produces a “separation” in tissue layers enabling water absorption and renewed blood flow to dehydrated undernourished tissue.

Vacuum therapy can help to:
•    eliminate fat
•    drain excess fluids and toxins
•    loosen connective tissue adhesions
•    increase oxygen & blood flow to muscles and skin
•    provides elasticity to the skin
•    relaxes the muscles

 

Conditions that respond well to Lymphatic Vacuum 
•    Inflammation
•    Unexplained Weight Gain
•    Cellulite
•    Swelling
•    Lymphedema
•    Scars/Scar Tissue
•    Chronic Fatigue
•    Lyme Disease
•    Lupus
•    Pre and Post Surgery
•    Tendonitis
•    Chronic Fatigue
•    Fibromyalgia
•    Pain

Prenatal massage is customized to the needs of the pregnant woman and her changing body so massage techniques are adjusted accordingly.

 

Carrying a baby changes your center of gravity. It puts a lot of stress on your back, neck, abdominal muscles, and shoulders. Pregnancy also relaxes your ligaments and connective tissues creating instability in the pelvic joints. As your posture changes, the pelvis is pulled forward and the extra weight being carried can create an aching back.

 

Prenatal massage not only can help with back and joint pain, it improves circulation, reduces edema, headaches, stress, anxiety and insomnia.

Oncology massage is a client-specific, compassionate, specialized massage to help people manage their experience with cancer.

 

The effects of radiation, chemotherapy, & surgery puts an incredible amount of stress on the body & mind. This non-evasive nurturing, individualized massage helps comfort and support those who are coping with the physical and emotional effects that cancer imposes upon them.

 

Massage for cancer patients was once believed to be a contraindication, under the misconception that the cancer would be spread. Oncology Massage can be an excellent way to relax, relieve anxiety, combat nausea & help control pain. In fact, many doctors recommend massage as a form of complementary medicine.

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A hot stone massage is a type of massage therapy that utilizes stones to promote a deep relaxation & eases muscular tension. Smooth, flat, stones made of basalt (a type of volcanic rock, high in iron, that retains heat) are heated to a temperature between 130 & 145 degrees.

 

Traditional hands-on techniques of massage are applied using the hot stones as an added tool to allow a deeper massage that quickly warms the muscles and gets the blood flowing.

 

Throughout the massage, hot stones may also be placed along your spine, in the palms of your hand, on your belly, or even between your toes to improve the flow of energy in your body.

 

If you experience chronic stress, anxiety, muscle tension, stiff joints or insomnia, you may benefit from a hot stone massage.