Services

I offer a variety of massage modalities, all of which are intended to be relaxing, nurturing, and healing. I use what I learn from your health intake, what I feel with my hands, and any feedback you offer, while I apply my training, experience, and intuitive skills to deliver my best massage every time. There are no hidden charges, I won’t try to sell you anything, and gratuities are not necessary.

Mutual “good fit” Acknowledgement

Not all massage therapists and clients are a good fit for each other. I do not offer full-body deep tissue or full-body hot stone massages. I do not like to cause pain, with the exception of “hurts good” therapeutic pain within my client’s non-guarding tolerance. I strongly discourage unnecessary chatting. Those are examples of why I may not be a good fit for you. I am sensitive to energy, so if our energy doesn’t feel like it flows together, that is an example of why you may not be a good fit for me. Sometimes we don’t know until we’ve had a session or two. Acknowledging if we are or are not a good fit isn’t a criticism; it’s listening to our inner wisdom. It supports a healthy therapeutic relationship.

Modality Options

Swedish Massage is the foundation of most common massages and on it’s own can be amazingly wonderful. It is a combination of 5 different actions: effleurage (long gliding strokes), petrissage (kneading), tapotement (tapping), friction (small, deep circular motions), and vibration (jostling, rocking kinds of motions). I adjust the strength/pressure of these actions based on your comfort and our goals.

As needed or by your request, we may incorporate other modalities, techniques, and tools such as

  • Myofascial Release (MFR)

  • Trigger Point Release (including SMRT, which is painless)

  • Light-Touch Tissue Unwinding

  • Sports Massage

  • Gentle Stretching

  • Cranial Therapy for Migraine, TMJ, Headache, Anxiety, Depression, etc

  • Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)

  • Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy (BCST)

  • Energetic therapies (such as Reflexology, Acupressure, Chakra work, Tok-Sen)

  • Hot or cold stones

  • Cupping

  • Adjunct Therapies: Aromatherapy, Light Therapy, & Sound Therapy