Massage/Deep Tissue
My general soft tissue massage is a mixture of traditional Swedish Massage, deep tissue techniques, Eselan, and Lomi Lomi. A delightful and therapeutic blend of Eastern and Western modalities and techniques. Pressure of the massage strokes are modified depending on the client's specific requests and/or needs.
Massage Cupping: (Included in Massage treatment upon request)
A time tested modality using vacuum suction cups that are amazingly effective at increasing circulation to problem areas, separating tissues, increasing lymph flow, breaking up adhesions, and loosening facia.
Massage Cupping: (Included in Massage treatment upon request)
A time tested modality using vacuum suction cups that are amazingly effective at increasing circulation to problem areas, separating tissues, increasing lymph flow, breaking up adhesions, and loosening facia.
Mana Lomi
"The Mana Lomi technique is based on Hawaiian concepts of working with the 'Mana' of the body, mind, and soul of an individual. The concepts of Mana Lomi are vast and complex, yet simple if you understand the mechanisms, principles, and intentions behind this revered form of Hawaiian healing. For example, the concept of communicating down to the bones physically and energetically is significant. It gives room for the client to allow the practitioner to go as deep as they can tolerate, yet be noninvasive while achieving the desired outcome." - Dr Maka'ala Yates
For more info on Mana Lomi visit: www.manalomi.com
For more info on Mana Lomi visit: www.manalomi.com
LaStone Therapy
LaStone Therapy is a 90 minute massage using hot basalt rocks, and cool marble stones. The heat from the stones penetrate deep into the muscle relaxing and relieving tension. The cool rocks reduce inflammation, and alternating between hot and cold dilate and constrict the blood vessels in the body creating a unique and powerful sensation as well as therapeutic effects. LaStone has been described by both LaStone therapists, and client's alike, as a ritual which connects a person's body, mind and spirit to the natural energies of the universe. The basalt rocks, which are hundreds of years old provide a grounding and earth energy. A LaStone treatment has most often been described to me by clients as "transforming." It is not uncommon for even one treatment to continue to work on the client's physical, emotional, and energetic levels for days after the treatment; even effecting dreams and thought patterns. This treatment is simply beyond words, and must be experienced first hand! For more information on LaStone Therapy visit: www.lastonetherpy.com
Foot Reflexology
The reflexes in the feet are in truth "reflections" of body parts. Foot Reflexology is the application of pressure to specific points on the feet that are directly connected to zones, areas and virtually every part of the human body. This method of working reflexology points in the feet effect the entire body, and can be modified to address specific issues or concerns of the client. One of the basic purposes of this treatment is to create a balance or homeostasis between all the systems of the body, ie., nervous, circulatory, immune, skeletal, muscular, digestive, lymphatic, reproductive, urinary and endocrine. In turn, by working the feet, you are in fact working the entire body, including organs, muscles, glands, etc. Foot Reflexology is one of the fastest growing healing modalities, and in my opinion, one of the most effective (not to mention one of the oldest - over 5000 years). Effectiveness is often experienced within one session, but long lasting effects, and overall wellness are best achieved with a series of treatments or periodic sessions.
Raindrop Therapy/Technique
"Dr. Gary Young developed the Raindrop Technique during the 1980's based on his research with essential oils as antimicrobial agents, and prompted by some fascinating information he learned from an elder among the Lakota Indian Nation in South Dakota,...Since 1989, Raindrop Therapy has received an enormous amount of praise from users around the world for its ability to help ameliorate spinal abnormalities such as scoliosis, and kyphosis, and facilitate tissue cleansing. Raindrop Therapy is based on the idea--now being explored in a number of scientific studies--that many types of scoliosis and spinal misalignments are caused by viruses or bacteria that lie dormant along the spine. These pathogens create inflammation, which in turn, contorts, and disfigures the spinal column...Like little drops of rain falling...Raindrop Therapy uses a sequence of 9 different single/blend (undiluted) essential oils that are applied directly to the spine and feet...the power of these oils not only detox the spine/body of toxins, but also brings the body into structural and electrical alignment. The benefits of this technique continue to work in the body for up to one week following the treatment, with continued re-alignment taking place during this time."
- Excerpts from Essential Oils: Desk Reference, Essential Science Publishing
- Excerpts from Essential Oils: Desk Reference, Essential Science Publishing
