Services. Trainings & Rates

Therapeutic Massage

A  usually relaxing and always therapeutic style of bodywork. I strive to help you make the body/mind/spirit connection thru our time together. 

I combine Swedish massage with Deep Tissue, acupressure & other modalities: utilizing oils or lotion, with an array of strokes, sometimes including Hot Stones, Cupping & Essential Oils.

The benefits of this type of bodywork are wide-ranging and include relief from  emotional stress; enhanced mental clarity; reduced physical aches & pains thru decreased constrictions held in the tissues; better muscle tone & greater flexibility. It can aid recovery from old & new injuries, body misalignments & trauma.

I utilize my training from Paul St. John's Neuromuscular Seminars for postural improvements & relief from nerve impingement due to distress in the soft tissues.

I use my training in Asian acupressure, Reiki & Cranial Sacral, etc. to help you release energy blocks, assisting you to release emotional/ mental tensions.

Pregnancy Massage

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, massage helps release the  discomfort experienced throughout pregnancy. The benefits are profound: including emotional support, the relief of joint pain due to extra weight & postural imbalance, and improved breathing and relaxation. Regular massages to term may even help Mom to have an easier birth.

OFFERING TEACHING SESSIONS AVAIABLE FOR MOM'S PARTNER.

Foot Reflexology

Foot 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.  Treatments have been found to be highly effective for conditions such as allergies, headaches, & depression, & more.  I am a Certified Foot Reflexologist thru SOLEWISE & can train others, both professionals & anyone interested.  FOOT SOAKS  WITH ESSENTIAL OILS, ETC. CAN BE INCLUDED FOR ADDITIONAL TIME & COST. 

NCBTMB CONTINUING EDUCATION course for 6 CE available.

OFFERING FUN SELF-CARE  WORKSHOPS FOR RETREATS 

Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)

 Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapy aims to gently and rhythmically move the lymph through the body, especially swollen areas of the body, relieving pressure & enhancing the functioning of the immune system. As both a preventative and remedial technique, MLD can be used for a wide range of purposes including faster recovery from injury, reduction of swelling & discomfort from pregnancy.  I have 200 hours in KLOSE Manual Lymph Drainage for clients who have Lymphedema.

CranioSacral

CranioSacral Therapy is a gentle yet powerful technique that is effective in releasing pain, and mental stress. It does this by optimizing the movement of cerebrospinal fluid through the spine and around the skull. My training is UPLEDGERS Cranial I & II.

Holy Fire Reiki

Reiki is a Japanese form of energy work that cleanses and balances the energy system in the body. As a result, the body's natural self-healing mechanisms strengthen, helping to establish optimum health. During a session, I work  to help you  remove blockages, detoxify your system, and restore your vital life force energy. Reiki utilizes a gentle laying on of hands to conduct the necessary energy force between us. The benefits of Reiki range from the release of habitual mental/emotional stress to alleviating chronic pain.

Acupressure

Acupressure is based on one the most ancient principles of healing - that simply touching a specific point on the body will release stress and improve one's health. In an acupressure session, I apply firm pressure directly to  “points” on your body, which may release "energy or Chi", relieving your muscle tension and improving circulation. This simple yet powerful technique has been shown to be very effective in treating headaches, backaches, & even insomnia. I bring to my sessions my training in Shiatsu , Japanese finger pressure & stretching, from the OHASHI Institute. All work is done on the massage table

Baby Massage Class

I work with you  so you learn a safe style of bodywork designed specifically to promote the healthy development of your baby.  Caring human touch is crucial for a healthy thriving baby, and the benefits of massaging your infant are potent and numerous. For example, many infants show improved growth and development of the brain and nervous system, especially in preemies. Infant massage has also been shown to improve the quality of a baby's sleep, as well as strengthening their immune system, and often relieve colic & constipation.  

Discounts given if you feel you need more than one class.

NCBTMB Approved CE Provider

OFFERING LIVE WORKSHOPS FOR PROFESSIONAL  BODYWORKERS FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT (CE)   

*Ethics... 3 CE                                                    *Light Techniques for Relieving Pain...6 CE      *Yoga Bodymechanic for Self-Care...4 CE          *Foot Reflexology:Beyond the Basics..6 CE

Kripalu Yoga Classes & Private Sessions

KRIPALU  means  "compassionate". It is a gentle Hatha Yoga, which means it is a style  exploring postures (asanas) for stretching & strengthening, meditation, breathing practices & more....all to connect your body/ mind/ spirit. I offer private sessions for beginners thru intermediate levels in YIN or SLOW FLOW Yoga either individually or in small groups.

AVAILABLE TO TEACH CLASSES AT EVENTS & RETREATS.