Deep Tissue Massage is a form of bodywork that aims to relieve tension in the deeper layers of tissue in the body. Deep Tissue Massage is a highly effective method for releasing chronic stress areas due to misalignment, repetitive motions, and past lingering injuries. Due to the nature of the deep tissue work, open communication during the session is crucial to make sure you don't get too uncomfortable. Keep in mind that soreness is pretty common after the treatment, and that plenty of water should be ingested to aid with the flushing and removal of toxins that will have been released from the deep tissue during the session.
Deep Tissue Massage is a form of bodywork that aims to relieve tension in the deeper layers of tissue in the body. Deep Tissue Massage is a highly effective method for releasing chronic stress areas due to misalignment, repetitive motions, and past lingering injuries. Due to the nature of the deep tissue work, open communication during the session is crucial to make sure you don't get too uncomfortable. Keep in mind that soreness is pretty common after the treatment, and that plenty of water should be ingested to aid with the flushing and removal of toxins that will have been released from the deep tissue during the session.
Swedish Massage is a very relaxing and therapeutic style of bodywork. It combines oils or lotion with an array of strokes such as rolling, kneading, and percussion to help the body improve its circulation. The benefits of this type of bodywork are wide-ranging and include relief from aches and pains, decreased stress levels in the body, enhanced mental clarity, improved appearance, and greater flexibility.
Swedish Massage is a very relaxing and therapeutic style of bodywork. It combines oils or lotion with an array of strokes such as rolling, kneading, and percussion to help the body improve its circulation. The benefits of this type of bodywork are wide-ranging and include relief from aches and pains, decreased stress levels in the body, enhanced mental clarity, improved appearance, and greater flexibility.
Chair massage is a popular way of relieving stress and releasing tension right in your home or workplace. You receive your massage in a specialized ergonomic chair which I bring to your location. In addition to the usual health benefits of massage, another benefit of chair massage is that it is done over the clothing. With seated massage, you can avoid the discomfort and awkwardness that you may feel in disrobing for a traditional massage. Also, chair massage sessions are usually shorter than traditional massage, making it convenient enough to fit into your busy schedule.
Oncology Massage is a special type of massage developed specifically for cancer patients. Cancer patients have unique needs which must be addressed to make sure that a massage is beneficial to their health. I focus my attention on creating a gentle, nurturing environment for you to relax into.
This innovative treatment created by Kelly Lott is designed specifically for people who want an alternative, fast and dramatic relief treatment for all kinds of headaches, without taking drugs. Approximately 50 million documented people in the U.S. suffer every year. Women are most affected (3:1 vs. men) most commonly with premenstrual cycle.
• Approximately 70% of all women who get migraines can predict the onset of a headache around their cycle.
• Hormonal fluctuations (estrogen)
• With menopause, fluctuations stop, causing a 65-70% less frequency of headaches
30-45 year olds have more migraines than any other age groups.
70-80% of migraine sufferers have a family history of migraines, why is not known.
Classified as a Migraine:
• A headache only on one side of the head
• Pulsating or throbbing pain
• Can shift sides during the same headache, 1 in 10 thousand have this happen.
• Lasts 4-72 hours
• Pain must be severe enough to limit or impair normal activity
• Pain must be intensified by physical exertion
Classic and Common: Prodrome and Aura or ‘floaters’
Approximately 25% of "migraineur’s" have a classic kind of headache. The prodrome (sometimes called the pre-headache) may be experienced hours or even days before a migraine episode. With effective immediate treatment, they can abort the headache.
Symptoms typical of the prodrome are:
• Food cravings
• Constipation or diarrhea
• Mood changes-depression, irritability
• Muscle stiffness, especially the neck
• Fatigue
• Increased urination
The Aura follows the prodrome and usually lasts less than an hour. The symptoms and effects of the aura vary widely. Some can be terrifying, especially when experienced for the first time.
• Visual: flashing lights, wavy lines, spots, partial loss of sight, blurry vision
• Olfactory hallucinations-smelling odors that aren’t there
• Tingling or numbness of the face and extremities on the side where the headache develops
• Difficult finding words and/or speaking
• Confusion
• Vertigo
• Partial paralysis
• Auditory hallucinations
• Decrease in or loss of hearing
• Reduced sensation
• Hypersensitivity to feel and touch
Other symptoms of migraines can include:
• Pain feeling "heavy" on their head
• Sharp pain in one area, "like a knife in my eye"
During a migraine, the blood vessels in the brain expand in a process called vasodilatation. As the tissues surrounding the brain swell, the pain intensifies.
Most ‘headache’ medicines increase blood vessel dilation which increases inter-cranial swelling, worsening the migraine. Taking too much of some medicines can cause "rebound headaches". A migraine is thought to be caused by an inappropriate activation of a pain warning system. This system stays on and continuously repeats.
Migraine Miracle®, The Natural Migraine Solution is a treatment that combines custom designed cold marbles stones to contour along key headache sites, which will immediately start to reduce the swelling of the blood vessels and essential oils (aromatherapy) develop specifically to counteract the top four kinds of headache pain.
The four most common types of headaches that are suffered are from food, environment, stress and hormones.
The essential oils are applied to the skin of the face and neck. When the client inhales these essential oils, it immediately begins to affect the brain physiologically, thereby calming the tissues and naturally reducing the pain.
Migraine Triggers Migraines are debilitating for a lot of people, so much so that it alters their normal enjoyment of life and being able to work and keep a job. Cause of migraines are not known, why some people get them/some don’t.
• Stress/Anxiety-# 1 factor in getting migraines
• Caffeine - 70-80% of sufferers are addicted to caffeine
• Foods containing MSG, tyramine, sulfates and nitrates (fast/junk food)
• Lack of food (low blood sugar)
• Dehydration (can inhibit stimulation of blood flow and appropriate lymphatic drainage)
• Alcoholic beverages- red wine and beer (darker colored causes more headaches)
• Aged cheeses
• Chocolate-semi sweet (dark chocolate can get rid of headache)
• Hormonal changes
• Poor sleep habits (quality sleep-too much/too little)
• Changes in weather including humidity, barometric pressure, temperature
• Smoking and/or tobacco products (nicotine)
• Perfumes or chemical odors-Sense of smell strongest, goes directly to brain
• Medications-side effects
• Bright or flickering lights-having picture taken
• Muscle tension
• Altitude (flight migraines)
• Motion-traveling, amusement rides
• Serotonin- Common for a migraine when it drops
• Poor nutrition
• Air pollution
• Loud and constant noise
• TMJ dysfunction
Hot Stone Therapy is a style of massage where heated stones are placed at specific sites on your body to deepen relaxation and promote circulation in your muscles. Muscles that are heated with these stones release tension and stress much more deeply and quickly than with a traditional massage. The overall experience is very relaxing, nurturing, and rejuvenating.
Geriatric massage is a form of massage designed to meet the specific needs of the elderly. It helps to improve blood circulation, relieve pain, and also increase range of motion. If you are elderly, geriatric massage can help you maintain and improve your overall health, as well as regain certain physical functions that have been reduced due to aging. In addition, since the elderly don't typically receive enough physical touch, this massage can also help alleviate symptoms of loneliness or depression.
Myofascial massage is a technique used to treat injuries and discomfort, reducing pain and increasing range of motion. Myofascial massage differs from other types of massage in that it targets the fascia - the membrane surrounding muscles - rather than the muscle itself. Since fascia completely encases every muscle in the body, imbalances in the fascia can have serious effects on your range of motion and comfort level. While other forms of massage can overlook the fascia, myofascial massage focuses specifically on releasing tension in this important membrane.
Pregnancy Massage is a style of bodywork designed specifically for pregnant women. Pregnancy is a time when a woman's body endures tremendous stress due to dramatic physical and emotional changes. Using various techniques specially developed for the expecting mother, Pregnancy Massage helps release the pain and discomfort experienced throughout pregnancy. The benefits are profound, including emotional support, the relief of joint pain due to extra weight and postural imbalance, and improved breathing and relaxation.
Your body stores stress in specific areas called pressure points. Pressure points are small painful pockets of energy that are located along a nerve pathway in your body. These pressure points actually block the nerve energy from flowing through your body, causing a variety of discomforts and illnesses. In our session, I apply pressure to these specific points and dissolve them, releasing any blockages and restoring your nerve pathways to optimal health and function.
Reflexology is a type of bodywork that focuses on applying pressure to the specific nerve zones in your feet. Unlike other foot massages that intend to mostly relieve tension in the feet themselves, reflexology is a far more in-depth science that aims to harmonize your entire body. According to reflexology, every part of the human body is mapped into your feet. Reflexology treatments have been found to be highly effective for conditions such as allergies, headaches, and depression.
Sports Massage is a type of massage designed for highly active people who engage in athletics. Engaging in sports is harsh on the body and can often lead to injuries in both the short and long term. Sports Massage enhances performance and prolongs a sports career by helping to prevent injury, reduce pains and swelling in the body, relax the mind, increase flexibility, and dramatically improve recovery rates. Sports Massage is also highly effective in aiding the rapid recovery of an athlete from an injury by encouraging greater kinesthetic awareness and in turn promoting the body's natural immune function.
Trigger Point Therapy is a style of bodywork that focuses on stimulating and releasing "trigger points" in your body. Trigger points are tender areas of tension similar to acupressure points, except they occur in the belly of the muscle rather than along the energy pathways of the body. These "knots" are built up throughout a person's life due to physical, mental, and/or emotional stress. During a session, focused pressure is applied through a variety of techniques order to release your trigger points. This process can be quite painful at times, yet the effects are lasting and profoundly transformative.
Developed by Aaron Mattes, Active Isolated Stretching (AIS) is a dynamic system for improving your flexibility and overall well-being. As you probably already know, stretching your muscles not only reduces your chance of injury, but also strengthens your tendons and improves your circulation.