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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.
During a Swedish massage, I also like to include elements of Reiki and CranioSacral therapy to help treat the body on both a physical and energetic level.
How many of us remember being held, rocked and sung to as a baby or young child? The nurturing quaility of the human voice is powerfully healing, but many of us never have the experience of being sung to after early childhood. In a Healing Song session I will employ very gentle massage techniques including energy work, rocking and stretching, while accompanying the massage with singing. My songs draw from many traditions including folk, Appalachian, spirituals and chant. There will be periods of singing and periods of silence. This session is extremely peaceful and will act as a balm for the spirit as well as the body.
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.
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.
Need a pick-me-up in the middle of a busy day? Come in for a Peppermint Foot Rub! Your feet will never have felt better than after this 20 minute foot massage. After your massage I will apply peppermint essential oil and hot stones in between your toes. This treatment makes a great gift!