MY MASSAGE Practice Combines the Following Modalities

Swedish massage
This style utilizes long, flowing strokes, often but not necessarily in the direction of the heart. Swedish massage is designed to increase circulation and blood flow. There are six basic strokes: effleurage, petrissage, friction, tapotement, compression and vibrations.

Oil, cream, or lotion is applied on the skin to reduce friction and allow smooth strokes. This style of massage is generally attributed to the Swedish fencing master and gymnastics teacher Per Henrik Ling (1776-1839). The Dutch practitioner Johan Georg Mezger (1838-1909) adopted the French names to denote the basic strokes under which he systemized massage as we know it today, as Swedish or classic massage.

Trigger Point Therapy
also known as acupressure
A  trigger point is an area of a muscle (about 50 cells) that may refer pain sensations to other parts of the body. Trigger Point Therapy applies manual pressure to these points. With the proper pressure, duration and location, immediate release of tension and improved muscular functioning may occur.

This therapy has been known to diminish migraine pain, mock sciatica, mock carpal tunnel syndrome and other pain syndromes, and other symptoms that may have been misdiagnosed.

Myofascial release
Myofascial Release refers to the manual technique for stretching or releasing the fascia with the aim to balance the body. Injuries, stress, trauma, overuse and poor posture can cause restriction to fascia.

The goal of myofascial release is to release fascial restriction and allow the muscles to move freely. This is usually done by applying shear, compression or tension in various directions.

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chair Massage
Most office-related physical symptoms can be attributed to loss of circulation. Tight muscles caused by stress and sitting behind a desk all day, especially at a work station that is not ergonomically designed, can impede blood and lymph flow through the body. The result is mental fogginess, decreased energy and susceptibility to repetitive stress injuries, like carpal tunnel syndrome.

Chair massage counters the circulatory problems inherent with office work—and provide a appreciated break for employees. Sitting in a massage chair opens up the back muscles, relieves strain on the neck and provides a gentle respite for eyes usually glued to a computer monitor. Even 15 minutes of massage to the neck, back, arms and hands can increase circulation, returning energy levels and helping keep the body injury free.

Barefoot Deep Tissue Fijian Massage
This massage style is a blend of Eastern barefoot techniques with Western manual medicine. Because the therapist can apply a broad range of pressure with ease and does not have to strain, more effort and concentration can be used to manipulate tissue, release fascia, as well as search for and attack trigger points and other problems, regardless of client's size or build. Clients remain loosely clothed and no oil is used, yet the therapeutic results are greater than that from Swedish massage techniques. Sessions may last 2 minutes or well over an hour. There is no walking on the back.   WIKIPEDIA.ORG

My mission is to provide therapeutic massage and bodywork for the enhancement of health and well-being to individuals through nurturing treatments that promote relaxation and self-healing. The standard for success based on trust, expertise, professionalism, and the personal touch that always putting the health and well-being of clients first.

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Benefits of Massage:
Massage can nearly always improve mental health and attitude, and performance at all levels. Typically a massage will stretch and loosen muscles and connective tissue, improving blood flow throughout the body to help the body remove metabolic waste and infuse the cells and tissues with oxygen and nutrients. Massage also works to simulate the sensory receptors in skin and muscles, which bring attention to areas that have been "cut off" by chronic tension.

Massage is known to release endorphins created by the body to reduce pain. Massage helps to unblock and balance the flow of life energy through the human system (known in various cultures as life force, c'hi, prana, ki, kundalini, hara).

Physical Benefits of Massage:
Enhanced performance for athletes, musicians, and other "movers"
Improved blood and lymph circulation
Headache and eye strain relief
Improved injury recover; pulls, sprains, strains and swelling
Deep relaxation
Release of muscle tension, soreness and stiffness
Deeper, easier breathing
Lower blood pressure
Improved joint flexibility and range of motion
Reduced muscle spasms
Skin nourishment and vitality
Improved spinal alignment and movement efficiency
Strengthened immune system

Mental Benefits of Massage:
Improved outlook
Improved alertness
Reduced stress

Emotional Benefits of Massage:
Feeling of nurturing and caring for yourself
Sense of well-being
Anxiety reduction
Opportunity to experience the mind-body connection