Massage Therapy and Personal Training
Relax, revive your muscles, body and mind
TREATMENTS
I offer a variety of treatments that are between 30-90 minutes depending on the client's needs. The initial assessment is included in the first treatment. All treatments are conducted in a calming and relaxing environment. For your comfort and convenience, treatments can also be offered in your home upon request. Clients are to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to first treatment to fill out a client health history form.
Rates HST included
30 min- $72
60 min- $110
90 min- $168
Tui Na Chinese Medical Massage
This Chinese therapy makes use of rhythmic compression techniques along different energy channels of the body to establish harmonious flow of Qi throughout the body and bringing it back to balance. In Tui Na massage, the muscles and tendons are massaged and an acupressure technique is applied to directly affect the flow of Qi at different acupressure points of the body, thus facilitating the healing process. It removes the blockages and keeps the energy moving through the meridians as well as the muscles.
Reflexology
Reflexology is based on the premise that there are zones and reflexes on different parts of the body which corresponds to and are relative to all parts, glands and organs of the entire body. Manipulating specific reflexes removes stress, activating a parasympathetic response in the body to enable the disharmonies to be released by a physiological change in the body. With stress removed and circulation improved, the body is allowed to return to a state of homeostasis.
Deep Tissue Massage
Deep tissue massage focuses on realigning deeper layers of muscles and connective tissue. It is especially helpful for chronic aches and pains and contracted areas such as stiff neck and upper back, low back pain, leg muscle tightness, and sore shoulders. Movements are slower and the pressure is deeper and concentrated on areas of tension and pain to restore normal movement and function.
Chinese Firecupping
Cupping therapy is a treatment in which the practitioner creates suction in a cup which is then applied to the body. This brings fresh blood and lymph to the area improving circulation healing the tissues. It also helps open up the chest and benefit the lungs and can even benefit menstrual problems and digestive problems. Most commonly it's used for aches and pains of various types as well as respiratory problems, cough and wheezing.
Swedish Massage
Swedish massage uses circular pressure applied by the hands and palms, firm kneading, percussion-like tapping, bending and stretching and long gliding strokes in the direction of blood returning to the heart. These movements warm up the muscle tissue, releasing tension and gradually breaking up muscle "knots" or adhered tissues, called adhesions. Promotes relaxation, is exceptionally beneficial for increasing the level of oxygen in the blood, improving circulation and flexibility while easing tension.
Pregnancy Massage
Through the use of different techniques such as acupressure, stretches and massage pregnancy massage could help to reduce stress, decrease swelling, improve sleep and relieve aches and pains in muscles and joints. The use of proper positioning with body cushions and pillows provides comfort for the client.
Contraction Release Therapy (CRT) and Leg and Hip Balancing are other skills used depending on the individual client's needs during massage sessions. Click the tab to learn more about these techniques.