Sessions for 60 - 90 minutes starting at $95.00.  Investing in massage and yoga is an investment in your health!

Acupressure - Acupressure is a form of bodywork based in traditional Chinese meridian theory in which acupuncture points are pressed to stimulate the flow of energy or chi.

Aromatherapy Massage - Essential oils have different healing properties.  For example, some calm while others energize.  The nostrils are attached to a part of the brain called the limbic system. The limbic system controls emotions and influences the nervous system and hormones.  When you inhale essential oil molecules, messages are transmitted to the limbic system and affect heart rate, stress level, blood pressure, breathing, memory, digestion, and the immune system. Essential oils are also believed to be absorbed through the skin.

Chair Massage - Chair massage refers to massage given with the recipient seated in an ordinary or special massage chair. Recipients remain clothed in chair massage. It has been called on-site massage when the chair is taken to a public place such as an office or commercial establishment.

Deep Tissue Massage - Deep tissue massage is also called deep muscle therapy or deep tissue therapy. It is an umbrella term for bodywork systems that work deeply into the muscles and connective tissue to release chronic aches and pains.

Hot Stone Massage - Hot stones made of basalt, a type of rock rich in iron are used so they retain heat. The stones are immersed in water and heated in an electric heating device until they are within a certain temperature range.  The heat warms and relaxes the muscles, which allows the therapist to apply deeper pressure if desired.  The warmth of the stones improves circulation and calms the nervous system.

Manual Lymph Drainage - Manual lymph drainage is a gentle method of promoting movement of lymph into and through the lymphatic vessels. It reduces edema (swelling), a condition in which the tissues of the body contain an excessive amount of fluid. Manual lymphatic drainage can minimize recovery time up to 10 times faster than the body would normally heal on its own for pre and post operative surgical procedures.

Myofascial Release - Myo means muscle and fascia is the elastic connective tissue wrapped around muscles and other parts of the body. During myofascial release restrictions (stuck areas) are located and gentle sliding pressure is applied in the direction of the restriction to stretch the tissues. The stretching of tissues and the heat imparted by the practitioner's hands are thought to help produce a softer consistency of fascial tissues.

Pregnancy Massage - Pregnancy massage is the massage of pregnant women (prenatal) and women after giving birth (postpartum). It addresses the special needs of pregnant women such as discomforts in the low back, feet and legs.

Swedish Massage - Swedish massage is also known as the Western or classic style of massage. It is credited to the Swedish fencing master and gymnastics instructor, Per Henrik Ling. It is a scientific system of manipulations on the muscles and connective tissues of the body for the purpose of relaxation, rehabilitation or health maintenance. Swedish massage therapy is comprised of five basic strokes and their variations: effleurage, petrissage, friction, tapotement (or percussion) and vibration.

Thai Massage - Thai massage is an ancient bodywork system designed to unblock trapped energy and improve vitality by applying pressure along energy pathways called sens.  These pathways carry vital life energy.  Thai massage uses slow, often meditative, rhythmic pressing by fingers, thumbs, hands, forearms, elbows and feet (which are used extensively) and yogalike stretches coupled with gentle rocking motions.

Trigger Point Massage - Trigger point massage utilizes ischemic compression of individual areas of hypersensitivity in muscles, ligaments, tendons and fascia. These trigger points are defined by their referral of pain to distant locations in muscles, connective tissues and organs. Janet Travell, M.D., pioneered trigger point therapy in the United States.

Vacuum Cupping - Negative or reverse pressure is the secret, unlike deep tissue massage that compresses.  Cupping lifts, stretches and separates connective tissue (fascia), increases blood flow to the cupping area, helps support healthy immune system, relieves common muscle aches, and assists in moving excess fluids, stagnation, and cellular debris from the tisses.

Hatha Yoga - Describes any of the physical practices of yoga.  (Remember that yoga has eight limbs, only one of which, asana, involves doing yoga poses).  "Hatha yoga" can be used interchangeably with "yoga."  My teaching is for all physical levels.

Vinyasa (Flow) Yoga - Describes classes typically invigorating, and often includes aerobic elements. Each posture is usually held only for a short time before moving to the next posture.