Other Modality Descriptions:

 

Corporate/Chair setting Massage:  Ahh, my FAVORITE!  Mostly because an employee in the middle of work is usually the most appreciative of a 10-20 minute seated shiatsu massage.  This modality is far and away my most versed.  I am available for corporate events, and can stand up to very tough demands of a non-stop routine with back to back clients.  I have the best massage chair on the market as well, and can dress appropriately for any work environment.  I am professional appearing, clean-cut, no tattoos or body piercing.  Best of all, it is the one modality that transcends almost every type of person and comfort level.  Current satisfied corporate clients include:

 

 

 

Deep Tissue Massage:  Muscles fibers are wrapped in layers, bundles of fibers are layered, and there are more layers around those.  The entire body is wrapped in layers called fascia.  When the movement of a muscle is impaired, the layers that normally glide over each other begin to adhere together and move as one undifferentiated group instead of freely.  Adhesions or “knots” are the results of these imparities.  Since deep fascia encases the muscles, deep tissue massage can separate these once “glued” muscles.  The results are often dramatic in terms of increased range of motion, decreased pain, and increased energy.  Deep Tissue Massage manipulates and stretches the fascia at the joints, between muscle groups, within individual muscles, and along bony structures.  Specialized deep tissue is also known as Myofascial Release (MFT).  Overall deep tissue is longer than specialized, and I recommend at least 90 minutes for more than 2 areas of deep tissue. 

 

Aromatherapy:  I use only certified organic essential oils.  Adding blends monthly, as of June I have “Joy”, a mix of orange, peppermint, and lavender oils.  One client has bad knees and loves the peppermint applied to her knees.  I also have “creamsicle”, based on my favorite ice cream bar as a kid; it is a 50/50 blend of orange and vanilla oils.  There are thousands of paragraphs on the benefits of aromatherapy; I’ll link to them here.

 

Reflexology of the foot:  under const.

 

Lymphatic Massage:  under const.

 

Sports Massage: under const.

 

Hot Stone Therapy: under const.