An alphabetical listing of all modalities I do/incorporate. All massages should be tailored to your preference, please just ask.
Deep Tissue Massage-
Detailed massage application to deeper muscles and connective tissues for relief of chronic pain. Deep tissue is a specific techinique, it doesn't just mean working deeper.
Energy Work-
An all-emcompassing term for bodywork done through gentle laying-on of hands to effect the client's chi (also Ki, Qi, Universal Life Force, energy field), chakras, and spirit. I use a combination of Reiki, Barbara Ann Brennan techniques, Chakra work, Cranial-Sacral basics, and some other healing techniques I've studied. Can be done in person, or from a distance.
Lomi Lomi-
An ancient, vigorous, deep tissue technique steeped in Hawaiian cultural traditions. Broad strokes are performed with hands and especially forearms. It has a spiritual basis and moves like a dance. I can incorporate this into swedish.
Myofascial-
A slow and deep type of bodywork technique that is designed to effect the deeper fascia and structurally realign the tissue. Depending on your pain tolerance, this can feel great, or not. Athletes request it a lot.
Neuromuscular Therapy-
Basically, an advanced type of Trigger Point (see below). Work to break up adhesions, tight bands, knots and other patterns of dysfunction. This is used in conjuction with other modalities because it's intense.
Reiki-
The gentle, subtle laying-on of hands to move the body's "reiki," or universal life energy to relieve physical, emotional and spiritual "blockages." The treatment is performed with the recipient clothed and can be experienced as a tingling, warm sensation throughout the body. Some recipients say they feel lightheaded and very tranquil following a treatment. I include elements of Reiki in all my treatments. I am a certified Reiki Master Teacher. If interested to learn, or for distance treatments, just ask.
Sports Massage-
The therapist works according to the needs of the athlete and the type of sport. Sports Massage is designed to help prepare an athlete for an event a
nd to help him or her recover. Research has found that the bodies of athletes recuperate faster from strenuous sports events with massage. Pre-event sports massage may help prevent injury as well. Compression, jostling, friction, stretches and trigger point work are comonly employed. Usually only done immediately before or after an event, including dance.
Swedish-
Application of strokes including effleurage, kneading, tapping, friction, and vibration to the soft tissues of the body with special emphasis on enhancing circulation and relieving muscle tension. Oil or cream is used on the skin as a lubricant and active and passive joint movement are also emplyoyed to increase range of motion. This is what you see in every movie and is the basis for all massage.
Trigger Point-
You know those "knots" you get in your muscles? Those little tight bands that hurt sometimes or all the time? Trigger points are hypertonic areas of muscle that create referred areas of pain. TP therapy works deeply on those points for up to a minute. It can take more than one session to eliminate the pain patterns, but you should feel some relief instantly. Not for the client who likes light, relaxing, general massage.
"Bodywork" is a general term for any type of massage or touch modality.
"Massage" is not an appropriate term for some of the above techniques. Make sure to ask for what you'd like, or any other questions you may have.
