MASSAGE THERAPY
Relaxation / Stress Management Massage therapy with a nervous system focus, avoiding painful and aggressive techniques. Beneficial for anxiety, depression, seasonal affective disorder, insomnia, autoimmune conditions such as MS and Parkinsons, and oncological support through all stages of treatment. Let us help you melt away the stress of your day.
Theraputic Massage Treatment tailored to specific conditions, injuries, and athletic goals. Treatment will focus on the areas of complaint as well as compensating structures contributing to discomfort and dysfunction. Massage therapy is beneficial for pelvic imbalance causing low back pain, SI joint pain and sciatica, tendinitis/tendinosis, carpal tunnel syndrome, digestive issues, rib/breathing/diaphragm restrictions, sprains and strains, headaches/migraines, restless leg syndrome, frozen shoulder, growing pains, TMJ dysfunction, muscle spasms, cramping and more.
Deep Tissue Massage This treatment heading lets us know you prefer firm pressure. Your therapist may use forearms, elbows, and knuckles to target deep layers of muscle and connective tissue. This is a massage therapy treatment tailored for what your body needs that day, whether you have specific areas requiring focus or general tension from life under gravity. Communicate with us through your treatment so we can adjust our pressure to your comfort, allowing your brain to relax while we work on your body.
Prenatal Massage Massage therapy supports the tremendous body changes during pregnancy and beyond, reducing tension, pain, edema, and mental stress. Postural changes and muscle imbalance can lead to calf cramping, sciatica, headaches, shoulder and lower back pain. We can show your partner how they can support you at home and teach you infant massage techniques to promote healthy touch, digestion, and development of baby.
Manual Lymphatic Drainage Manual lymphatic drainage is a gentle and rhythmic technique that specifically targets the body's lymphatic system to enhance and accelerate lymphatic circulation. General lymphatic therapy is beneficial for stress, insomnia, acne, sinusitis, arthritis, fibromyalgia, whiplash, and edema after injury, surgery, body augmentation and joint replacements. Manual lymphatic drainage can be applied as early as 2 days post surgery, can be experienced as a stand alone treatment or incorporated in a massage therapy session.
Decongestive lymphatic therapy is for those with lymphedema, lipidema, or a compromised lymphatic system due to injury, surgery, radiation or lymph node dissection. Lymph from congested areas is rerouted to functioning nodal sites and compression bandaging and compression garments may be required to further reduce and maintain limb volume. Intensive phases of treatment may require frequent and consistent treatment with daily bandaging. Free consultations with Gwen are always available to decide the best course of action.
Craniosacral Therapy CST is a light-touch approach that allows the body to shift into it’s most relaxed state. These still points encourage self correction of misalignment within connective tissue, freeing the nervous system to perform at its best. This naturally eliminates pain and tension, strengthens the immune system and enhances well being. It is excellent for chronic pain, headaches, anxiety, sleep disturbance, jaw discomfort, concussion, birth trauma, and more. This technique utilizes specific hand placement and long holds, can be performed through clothing, is it’s own stand alone full treatment or can be incorporated into a massage therapy session.
Integrative Manual Therapy IMT is a hands-on technique involving gentle mobilizations to create an environment conducive for cellular repair and normalization of structure through all of the body’s systems.Treatment includes craniosacral, visceral manipulation, neural tissue tension, and strain-counterstrain techniques, as well as nutritional considerations, dialogue and visualization to decrease physical, emotional and mental stress within the body.
JIN SHIN DO Bodymind Acupressure “Jin Shin Do” means “The Way of the Compassionate Spirit.” Jin Shin Do® Bodymind Acupressure® uses gentle yet deep finger pressure on specific acu-points and verbal Body Focusing techniques, to help release “armoring”/chronic tension, balance the “Qi” or energy, and improve vitality. This clothes-on method helps relieve stress and trauma- related problems. This is an effective and relaxing option for those who are apprehensive about needles or are seeking a different approach to healing.
INSTRUMENT ASSISTED SOFT TISSUE MOBILIZATION
Myofascial Cupping Massage Utilizing changes in air pressure, these tools create gentle suction that lifts the skin and underlying tissues away from the body. These cups may be left in specific areas for a time or your therapist may glide them over your body while maintaining the lifting effect of the suction. Marks from congested capillaries may be produced on the skin that fade within a few days and are not painful. Many have found cupping to assist with restrictions, adhesions, circulation, muscle tension and pain. Consult with Tracy to learn if this therapy may be beneficial for you.
Basalt Stone Utilizing smooth, flat, basalt stone of varying temperatures your therapist will work out muscle tension, promote circulation, and provide for a relaxing experience of body and mind.
BIOFIELD THERAPEUTICS
Foot Reflexology
Reflexology targets specific areas of the feet that correspond with the greater body, often utilizing
sustained focal pressure. Reflexology is generally relaxing, may help alleviate stress, and supports
healthy function of organs and systems of the body.
Several studies indicate that reflexology may reduce pain and psychological symptoms, such as
stress and anxiety, and enhance relaxation and sleep.
Reiki A beautiful Japanese relaxation technique to help facilitate physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual balance. Reiki is performed with long holds of very little pressure or movement and can be performed with the client remaining completely clothed. Experience the flow of Love that heals through Grace.