I offer three types of massages: Therapeutic, Table Thai and Prenatal. Prenatal massage speaks for itself, but here are descriptions, guidelines and benefits to help you decide whether to schedule a Therapeutic or Table Thai session.
Therapeutic Massage
Description:
Done on a massage table.
Tailored to each client’s specific needs.
Combination of different styles and techniques (including some Thai stretches, muscle compression, Swedish (what most people think of as a traditional massage), myofascial (working with the fascia), trigger point therapy, range of motion (movement), reflexology, and craniosacral therapy.
Book this style if:
you have specific issues you’d like me to work with therapeutically -- for example: lower back, neck, or shoulder discomfort, “knots”
you just want to get on the table and relax and restore
you can’t go wrong with this option!
Benefits:
People report feeling rejuvenated, restored, relaxed, looser, and relieved significantly of discomfort.
Table Thai Massage
Description:
Done on a treatment table.
You wear either yoga clothes or something stretchy or loose.
This method incorporates compression of your muscles and stretching your limbs and joints Thai massage is often referred as “Lazy man’s yoga!”
Book this style if:
You have a few knots here and there, but generally want to feel looser and relaxed.
You have tight legs, tight hips, tight back
You work out a lot, don’t work out at all, sit at a desk all day, or are simply curious about it!
Benefits:
People report feeling completely relaxed and restored, and much looser than when they came in.
The Feldenkrais Method®
I would be remiss if I didn’t mention that, for those who have chronic pain such as jaw, neck, shoulders, back or pelvic/hip pain, you may be best served by receiving a bodywork method called The Feldenkrais Method®. This is a somatic method that works with the wisdom of the nervous system. It works with the root of the chronic condition and the results are more permanent than a massage, whose benefits only lasts for a few days at most. To learn more about how The Feldenkrais Method® works, click here.
Whichever bodywork modality you decide is right for you, your self care routine will reduce your stress, increase your strength and productivity, increase your self esteem and boost your immunity. To read more about how to identify the best self care practices and routine for you, click here.
When practiced regularly, self care practices can help boost your immune system, reduce your stress, increase strength and/or productivity, and increase your self esteem.
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