Deep Tissue/Medical Sessions - focuses on individual muscles and the action on the attached bone. This technique decreases tension in the muscles and tissue, decreases trigger points while increases flexibility and mobility.
Neuromuscular re education therapy we use patient assisted motion to restore the body’s proper function and movement. We retrain the muscles to shorten and contract properly with active patient participation and positional release. During this treatment we are able to relieve trigger points, performing myofascial release, and post isometric muscle release stretch blended with massage we can treat acute soft tissue injuries, nerve impingement (sciatica) or myofascial pain. This decreases recovery time and facilitates the rebuilding phase of conditioning. This technique restores a proper balanced posture.
(example of rounded shoulders = low back pain)
These techniques utilize moderate to heavy pressure.
**People who prefer these techniques...specific pain complaints, bodybuilders, athletes, those who work in a repetitve motion job position(hammering, etc..)
Stress Reduction Massage - Hot Stone - Pregnancy Massage
Stress Reduction Session - Light to medium pressure applied to the muscles and surrounding tissue as a group. Focusing on reducing stress in the body so that you can relax and renew.
Hot Stone Session - Utilizes the healing element of Heat. Smooth river rock heated to 105-110 degrees will melt away stored tension in the body. We do incorporate Stress Reduction Techniques with the stones, to provide you with a light & heated touch.
Prenatal Session – You must be beyond your first trimester to avoid any complications or contraindications. Per “Pregnancy Today” Benefits of prenatal sessions include: emotional support and nurturing touch; relaxation and decreased insomnia; stress relief on weight-bearing joints, such as ankles, lower back and pelvis; neck and back pain relief caused by muscle imbalance and weakness; assistance in maintaining proper posture; preparing the muscles used during childbirth; reduced swelling in hands and feet; lessened sciatic pain; fewer calf cramps; headache and sinus congestion relief.
Conditions and Symptoms want relief
Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome – more and more women are being diagnosed. Research is trying to relate many contributing factors to these life disintegrating conditions. Some researchers are linking these conditions as an auto immune disorder. In my years of experience I have witness many sufferers of these conditions, I have found Stress is the prime factor in flare ups. With many tender points, a specific session must be taken with caution due to a patient may experience an exacerbation period. Through advanced muscle techniques we can relieve many of the aches and soothe the sore tender points.
Depression Symptoms-Myofascial releases have proven to be beneficial in these cases as well. Many with these condition suffer with Depression, what I like to refer to as the time killer. When depression onsets, many other factors become liable, such as hormone irregulation/imbalances, weight problems, are only a few. What can we do? Balance them. Help them not only find comfort and pain free days but educate them on the importance of taking control of their own health, such as eating better, exercise, yoga, etc…
Endometriosis – techniques promotes circulation most importantly with this condition as it reduces scar tissue and adhesions.
Hormonal Imbalances- due to irregular menstrual cycles, pregnancy, changes of life, advance muscle techniques apply much needed balance. Muscle therapy relieves the effects of stress which reduces anxiety levels and restores a calm mind and feeling of well being. This aides in maintaining hormonal balance.
Sciatica – caused by muscular conditions mainly the piriformis, sciatica could also be caused by a nerve impingement of the lumbar sacral area, or the IS joint.
Lax Pelvic – urinary incontinence – weakness of the pelvic diaphragm weakens the pelvic viscera,due to weakness, trauma, childbirth - we are not allowed to apply techniques internally, we can work the external surrounding areas and provide joint stabilization and strengthening to reflex train these areas. Lymphatic drainage techniques around the pelvic area will stimulate circulation and removal of waste which could be causing weakness. Kegel exercises are strongly encouraged to strengthen this area.
Cancer - offers a skilled touch to benefit those in nearly every stage of the cancer experience whether it is during the hospitalization, out patient clinic, during chemotherapy and radiation, during hospice or recovery periods and remission stages. Muscle therapy reduces pain, nausea, fatigue and increase relaxation, circulation flow, increase health to the nervous system, and stimulates the immune system. Though muscle therapy does not fix or cure those suffering, the skillful touch may nurture and calm oneself to improve their quality of life. These sessions are adapted to the clients needs. Their overall health is our Top Priority!